The Azim Premji Scholarship Programme 2025 is a special initiative by the Azim Premji Foundation to support higher education among girls from underprivileged backgrounds. This programme provides financial assistance to help them continue their college education and build a brighter future.
If you are a girl student from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, or Jharkhand, you may be eligible for this scholarship. Below, we have explained the complete details including eligibility, scholarship amount, important dates, application process, and required documents.
Azim Premji Scholarship 2025: Overview
| Scholarship Scheme Name | Azim Premji Scholarship Programme 2025 |
| Department | Azim Premji Foundation |
| State | Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand |
| Academic Year | 2025 |
| Scholarship Status | Applications has been open on 10 September 2025 |
| Scholarship Amount | ₹30,000 per year |
| Scholarship Portal | azimpremjifoundation.org |
Latest Update:
- Registrations are now closed for Round 1 (Scholarship Cohort 2025). Applications for Round 2 will open from 10 January 2026.
- Last Date for Scholarship Renewal for Scholarship Cohort 2024 extended to 30 Jan 2026. Apply now
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 10 September 2025
- Application Last Date: 30 September 2025 (For Round 1)
Note: Applications for Round 2 will open from 10 January 2026.
Application Fee
There is no application fee for applying to the Azim Premji Scholarship Programme 2025.
Scholarship Amount
- Selected students will get ₹30,000 per year throughout the duration of their undergraduate or diploma course.
- The scholarship can be used for tuition fees, admission charges, and other academic expenses.
- It covers 2 to 5 years depending on the course duration.
Eligibility Criteria
- Only for Girl Students.
- Must belong to Madhya Pradesh, specific districts of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, or Itki block, Ranchi (Jharkhand).
- Must have passed Class 10th from a government school.
- Must have passed Class 12th from a government (regular/open) school in 2025 or earlier.
- Must have secured admission as a regular student in the 1st year of UG Degree or Diploma course at a government or credible private institution.
Selected Districts:
- Rajasthan (22 Districts): Ajmer, Alwar, Balotra, Banswara, Baran, Barmer, Chittorgarh, Dudu, Dungarpur, Jaipur, Jaipur (Gramin), Jalore, Jhalawar, Jodhpur, Kekri, Pali, Pratapgarh, Rajsamand, Sawai Madhopur, Sirohi, Tonk, Udaipur.
- Uttar Pradesh (35 Districts): Ambedkar Nagar, Amethi, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bahraich, Ballia, Balrampur, Banda, Bara Banki, Basti, Chandauli, Chitrakoot, Deoria, Fatehpur, Ghazipur, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jaunpur, Kaushambi, Kushinagar, Lucknow, Mahrajganj, Mau, Mirzapur, Prayagraj, Pratapgarh, Rae Bareli, Sant Kabir Nagar, Sant Ravidas Nagar, Shrawasti, Siddharthnagar, Sitapur, Sonbhadra, Sultanpur, Varanasi.
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card
- Class 10th Marksheet
- Class 12th Marksheet
- Admission Proof of 1st Year (Degree/Diploma)
- Admission Fee Receipt
- Parent’s Annual Income Certificate
- Bank Account Passbook
- Latest Passport Size Photograph
- Mobile Number & Email ID
How to Apply Online for Azim Premji Scholarship 2025?
- Visit the official website – azimpremjifoundation.org
- Click on Apply Online Registration.
- Fill in all required details carefully.
- Upload all the necessary documents.
- Review and click on Final Submission.
Important Links
| Online Application | Click to Apply Online |
| Applicant Login | Click to Applicant Login |
| Scholarship Guidelines | Check Guidelines |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
Azim Premji Scholarship 2025-FAQs
1. What is the purpose of Azim Premji Scholarship?
Ans. The purpose of Azim Premji Scholarship is to support girl students from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue their college education. This initiative is part of the Azim Premji Foundation’s overall commitment to improve the quality and equity of education in India.
2. Who is eligible for the Azim Premji Scholarship in year 2025-26?
Ans. All girl students who have:
Passed both Class 10 and Class 12 as a regular student from a government school or college in any of the eligible States or Union Territories.
Have taken admission in the first year (for academic session 2025–26) as a regular student of a recognised undergraduate degree or diploma course (2 to 5 years duration) at a government or a private college or university (credible and bona fide), anywhere in India. This should be the first undergraduate degree or diploma of the applicant.
3. Which States or Union Territories are eligible for this year 2025-26?
Ans. All girl students who have passed both Class 10 and Class 12 as a regular student from a government school or college of the following states/UT Union Territory are eligible for this year.
(1) Arunachal Pradesh, (2) Assam, (3) Bihar, (4) Chhattisgarh, (5) Jharkhand, (6) Karnataka, (7) Madhya Pradesh, (8) Manipur, (9) Meghalaya, (10) Mizoram, (11) Nagaland, (12) Odisha, (13) Rajasthan, (14) Sikkim, (15) Telangana, (16) Tripura, (17) Uttar Pradesh, (18) Uttarakhand and (19) Puducherry.
4. Am I eligible if I am pursuing my undergraduate degree/diploma in a distance learning mode?
No. You have to be a first-year regular student (for academic session 2025–26) of a recognised degree or diploma course (2 to 5 years duration) at a government or a (credible and bona fide) private college or university, anywhere in India. This should be your first undergraduate degree or diploma after passing Class 12.