About the Azim Premji Scholarship 2025
The Azim Premji Scholarship 2025 is an initiative by the Azim Premji Foundation to support girl students from disadvantaged backgrounds who wish to pursue their first undergraduate degree or diploma.
Selected students receive an annual scholarship of ₹30,000 for the full duration of their first degree or diploma programme.
Objective
The scholarship aims to reduce financial barriers and encourage girls who studied in government schools to continue higher education. It is part of the foundation’s broader focus on equity in education and enabling long-term learning opportunities for underserved communities.
Scholarship amount
The scholarship amount is ₹30,000 per year. For disbursal, the foundation intends to split the award into instalments (typically two instalments per academic year), subject to verification and continuation criteria.
Important dates and official website
- Application Start Date: Ongoing (Cohort 2025)
- Application Deadline: Round 1 closes on September 30, 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Official Website: azimpremjifoundation.org
Step-by-step — How to apply
Follow these steps to complete your application smoothly:
- Step 1 — Register: Visit the Azim Premji Foundation scholarship portal and register as a new applicant for Cohort 2025 (use a valid email and mobile number).
- Step 2 — Fill personal details: Provide your name, date of birth, educational history (Class 10 and 12 details), and contact information.
- Step 3 — Upload documents: Upload required documents — passport-size photograph, Aadhaar (front), Class 10 and 12 marksheets, college admission proof (bonafide or fee receipt), and bank passbook/statement.
- Step 4 — Verify and submit: Review all fields carefully (no fee is charged at any stage), then submit the application before the deadline.
- Step 5 — Review and disbursement: Applications are screened and verified; eligible students will receive the scholarship in instalments after verification.
Quick eligibility snapshot
- Must be a girl student who passed Class 10 and Class 12 as a regular student from a government school in one of the eligible states/UTs.
- Must have taken admission in first year (academic session 2025–26) of a recognised undergraduate degree or diploma (2–5 years) at a government or bona fide private college/university anywhere in India.
Disclaimer
This article is informational and based on public announcements by the Azim Premji Foundation and media reports. Applicants must verify eligibility, dates, and document lists on the official scholarship portal before applying. The foundation does not charge any fee; beware of impostors.
FAQs
Q1. What is the Azim Premji Scholarship 2025 amount?
A1. Selected girl students receive ₹30,000 per year, typically disbursed in instalments over the academic year.
Q2. Where do I apply for the scholarship?
A2. Apply through the Azim Premji Foundation’s official scholarship portal (accessible via azimpremjifoundation.org).
Q3. When is the last date to apply for Round 1?
A3. The Round 1 application window closes on September 30, 2025 (11:59 PM). Always check the official portal for updates.
