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Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27: Round 1 Deadline is August 31, 2026
If you're a girl entering the first year of an undergraduate degree or diploma programme this year, there's a scholarship deadline you cannot afford to miss. The Round 1 application window for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27 cohort opened on August 10, 2026, and closes on August 31, 2026. That leaves a narrow, clearly defined window to apply — so act now rather than later.
This scholarship is run by the Azim Premji Foundation and is designed specifically to support disadvantaged young women through their entire undergraduate or diploma journey, not just for a single year, giving them financial support to pursue higher education after Class 12.
What's New for 2026-27: Two States Just Became Eligible
The biggest update this cycle is a geographic expansion of eligibility. Andhra Pradesh and Delhi (NCT) have been added as newly eligible states/UTs for the 2026-27 cohort. If you're a girl entering the first year of an undergraduate or diploma programme from these regions and previously assumed you didn't qualify, that's no longer the case — you should check your eligibility and apply before August 31.
This expansion means more eligible young women across India can now access the scholarship's benefits, making it worth spreading the word among sisters, daughters, or juniors who are starting college this year.
Who Can Apply?
This is a scholarship for girl students only. Beyond that, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
Be a girl student entering the first year of an undergraduate degree or diploma programme for the 2026-27 academic year
Have passed both Class 10 and Class 12 as a regular student from a government school/college
Be from one of the eligible states/UTs, including the newly added Andhra Pradesh and Delhi (NCT)
Be pursuing this as their first UG degree or diploma after Class 12, with a course duration of 2 to 5 years
There is no age limit for applicants
Who cannot apply:
Students already in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th year of a UG course
Students enrolled in distance-learning programmes
Importantly, the Azim Premji Foundation has stated clearly that this scholarship is not awarded on the basis of merit, caste, income, or religion. This sets it apart from many other scholarship programmes that rely heavily on academic cut-offs or income certificates.
How Much Money Do You Get?
Here's the financial breakdown that makes this scholarship genuinely valuable for long-term planning:
Selected students receive Rs 30,000 annually
This continues until completion of the undergraduate degree or diploma, subject to renewal requirements each year
Since courses typically run 2 to 5 years, a student could receive a total of up to Rs 1.5 lakh over the full duration of their studies (for eligible five-year courses)
The amount is transferred directly to the student's bank account
This isn't a one-time award — it's a sustained, multi-year commitment from the Foundation, provided students meet the renewal conditions each academic year.
Two Rounds of Applications — Don't Miss Either
The 2026-27 cohort has two distinct application rounds:
Round 1: August 10 – August 31, 2026
Round 2: January 10 – January 31, 2027
If you miss Round 1, there is a second chance in January 2027 — but why wait? Applying in Round 1 gives you an earlier decision timeline and avoids any last-minute rush closer to the following year's deadline.
Already a Scholar? Renewal Is Happening Now Too
If you were part of the 2024 or 2025 cohort, take note: renewal applications for the 2026-27 academic year are also scheduled during this same period. Continuing scholars need to complete their renewal process now to keep receiving their annual Rs 30,000 disbursement without interruption. Don't assume renewal happens automatically — check the renewal requirements and submit your application alongside new applicants during this window.
Quick Action Checklist
New applicants: Confirm you're a girl student entering first year of an undergraduate/diploma programme, that you passed Class 10 and 12 as a regular student from a government school/college, and check if your state/UT is eligible (including newly added Andhra Pradesh and Delhi NCT)
Not eligible: Students already in 2nd–5th year of a UG course, or enrolled in distance-learning programmes
2024/2025 cohort scholars: Complete your renewal application for 2026-27 during this same window
Deadline: Apply before August 31, 2026 to be considered in Round 1
Missed it? Round 2 opens January 10, 2027, and closes January 31, 2027
Bottom Line
The Azim Premji Scholarship 2026-27 Round 1 window is open right now and closes on August 31, 2026, for eligible girl students entering their first year of an undergraduate degree or diploma. With Andhra Pradesh and Delhi (NCT) newly added to the eligible list, and up to Rs 1.5 lakh available over the course of a degree or diploma, this is a scholarship worth acting on immediately rather than putting off. Existing scholars from 2024 and 2025 should also use this window to complete their renewal for continued support in 2026-27.
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