Principals Directed to Encourage Eligible Students; Applications Open in Two Phases for 2025–26 Session
Published on: September 16, 2025
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
In a significant step toward promoting higher education among girls, Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure convened a meeting with principals and representatives of government and private colleges to discuss the implementation of the Azim Premji Scholarship Scheme.
Dr. Bhure emphasized that the scholarship would help girls from government schools belonging to low-income families continue their college studies. Eligible students include those who passed Class 10 and 12 as regular students from government schools and have secured admission in the first year of undergraduate or diploma courses (academic session 2025–26) in any recognized institution across India.
The scholarship will provide financial support of ₹30,000 annually for the entire duration of the degree or diploma program (ranging from 2 to 5 years). The scheme will be implemented free of cost by the Azim Premji Foundation, with no application fees.
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Applications will be accepted in two phases: September 10–30, 2025, and January 10–31, 2026. Students can apply online through the official website azimpremjifoundation.org or via QR code scanning.
The Collector directed principals to spread awareness about the scheme, display informational materials, and motivate eligible students to apply. He also reviewed enrollment figures to ensure maximum participation of girl students.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Collector Animesh Sahu, principals of Government Digvijay College, Government Kamla Devi Women’s College, Government Shivnath Science College, and representatives from other colleges.
