Azim Premji Foundation announces scholarship for girls

Girls who have done their class 10 and 12 schooling in government (public) schools and have admission in a bonafide higher education institution – in a degree or diploma program – are eligible for the scholarship

Hyderabad: Azim Premji Foundation has announced the Azim Premji Scholarship to support girls pursuing higher education after school. Girls who have done their class 10 and 12 schooling in government (public) schools and have admission in a bona-fide higher education institution – in a degree or diploma program – are eligible for the scholarship.

The scholarship includes Rs 30,000 per year for the duration of the degree or diploma program, so long as the girl continues successfully in the program, and the money will be transferred in two instalments to the girls’ bank account directly every year. She may use the money as is needed.

The Foundation estimates that it will offer the Azim Premji Scholarship to up to 2.5 lakh girls in the academic year 2025-26. The program will be available in 18 States of the country.