Today is the final day to apply for the Azim Premji Foundation Scholarship 2025, an initiative aimed at empowering girls from government schools across India to pursue higher education. The online application closes on September 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM, as per the official website.
This scholarship aims to support up to 2.5 lakh female students from 18 states and union territories, providing them with crucial financial assistance to pursue undergraduate degrees or diploma programmes in recognized institutions.
✅ Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)
To be eligible for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2025, applicants must:
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Have completed both Class 10 and Class 12 from a government school.
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Be a resident and student from any of the following states/UTs:
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, or Uttarakhand. -
Have secured admission in a recognised undergraduate degree or diploma programme (2 to 5 years) for the 2025–26 academic session.
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Be enrolled in a government college/university or a select private institution.
💰 Scholarship Amount & Benefits
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Each selected student will receive a total of ₹30,000 per year, disbursed in two instalments of ₹15,000 each.
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The scholarship is renewable annually for the entire duration of the course, as long as the student continues their education without any break.
📅 Scholarship Timeline 2025
Round 1:
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Applications Open: September 2025
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Review Period: October 2025 – March 2026
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First Disbursement: From December 2025
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Renewal Application: August 2026
Round 2:
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Applications Open: January 2026
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Review Period: February – July 2026
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First Disbursement: From April 2026
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Renewal Application: December 2026
📝 How to Apply
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Applications must be submitted online through the official Azim Premji Foundation portal.
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After submission, all applications will be verified for eligibility.
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Disbursements will begin after the verification process is completed.
📌 Important Note:
Students are strongly encouraged to apply before the September 30 deadline to ensure they don’t miss this opportunity for financial support in pursuing higher education.
