Azim Premji Foundation Launches ₹2,250 Crore Scholarship Drive to Support Higher Education for Girls in India
Empowering Girls Through Education: A Game-Changing Initiative
Despite various schemes from the Central and State Governments to promote girls’ education in India, millions of girls still drop out before reaching higher education. To address this issue, the Azim Premji Foundation has launched a massive scholarship program aimed at promoting higher education for girls, especially from underprivileged backgrounds.
Over the next three years, the foundation will invest a total of ₹2,250 crores, allocating ₹750 crores per year to provide scholarships to 2.5 lakh girls pursuing degree or diploma courses.
🔗 Visit Official Website: Azim Premji Foundation
Why This ?
According to the Economic Survey 2024-25, India has over 15 lakh schools catering to around 25 crore students, half of whom attend government schools. While 93% enrollment is seen at the primary level, only 77.4% continue till Class 6, and just 56.2% complete Class 12. Shockingly, only one-third of those make it to college, with even fewer being girls—largely due to financial constraints.
This scholarship program by the Azim Premji Foundation is a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme designed to reduce this gap and support deserving female students.
Scholarship Highlights
- Scholarship Amount: ₹30,000 per year
- Duration: Up to 3 years (total of ₹90,000)
- Eligible Students: Girls who completed 10th or 12th grade in government schools and have joined recognized degree or diploma programs in India
- Total Beneficiaries: 2,50,000 girls
- Annual Budget: ₹750 crores
- Application Month: Starts every year in September
Eligibility Criteria
Girls are eligible for the Azim Premji Scholarship if they:
- Completed Class 10 or 12 from a government school
- Are enrolled in a regular degree or diploma course in a recognized college or university
- Come from financially weaker backgrounds
Documents Required
To apply, students must submit:
- 10th and 12th Mark Sheets
- Admission Letter or Bonafide Certificate from the college
- Fee Receipt of current academic year
- Passport-sized Photos
- Valid Government ID proof
Quote from the Foundation
“Girls from economically weaker families can now dream of completing higher education without worrying about fees. Educated women can lead empowered lives and contribute meaningfully to society.”
– Anurag Behar, CEO, Azim Premji Foundation
This initiative stands as one of the largest non-profit educational scholarship programs in India and sets a strong precedent for other organizations to follow.
🔗 To Apply or Learn More, Visit:
https://azimpremjifoundation.org
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