A very important scholarship scheme is presented by the organization of Azim Premji University. This scholarship is especially available to undergraduate degree applicants. You will be able to get financial assistance in order to pursue your higher education with the scholarship. In this article, we have shared all of the information regarding the Azim Premji University Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme presented by the Azim Premji Foundation. You will be able to know the eligibility criteria, the documents required, and also the step-by-step procedure to apply for the scholarship.
About Azim Premji University Undergraduate Scholarship
Azim Premji University Undergraduate Scholarship will help people to collect financial assistance in order to pursue their higher education without having the need to rely upon their families. This scholarship will provide monthly financial assistance to the candidates which will help them to continue their education. Azim Premji Foundation is a very prestigious Foundation that provides the opportunity to students in order to help them to pursue their educational dreams. Fellowships are also provided in this scheme.
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Details Of Azim Premji University Undergraduate Scholarship
| Name | Azim Premji University Undergraduate Scholarship 2023 |
| Launched by | Azim Premji Foundation |
| Objective | Providing monthly scholarship |
| Beneficiary | Undergraduate students |
| Official site | Azim Premji |
Important Dates
- Application deadline: Update Soon
- National Entrance Test (NET): Update Soon
- NET result announcement: Update Soon
- Personal Interview: Update Soon
- Selection announcement: Update Soon
- Commencement of classes: Update Soon
Azim Premji University Undergraduate Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
Applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarship:-
- The applicant should have passed or given the 12th board exams
- The applicant should not be older than 19 years of age as of 1 July 2019
- Annual family income must not exceed INR 12 Lakh
- The applicant should have scored at least 50% marks in class 12th board exams
- The applicants who are appearing for their final examination by June 2019 are also eligible.
Benefits Of The Scheme
The following are the benefits of the scholarship:-
- Under the fellowship, a monthly incentive of Rupees 28,800 will be provided to the candidates.
- The candidates will have a chance to work with the Azim Premji Foundation after the completion of the two-year program.
- The scholarships are provided to the applicants based on their financial status and disbursed in the following forms:
- Full tuition fee waiver, Accommodation, and Food charges in exceptional circumstances.
- Full or Partial waiver of Tuition fee and Accommodation charge.
- A partial waiver of tuition fee.
- 100% waiver on tuition fee waiver for the 4th year.
Fee Waiver Amount Details
| Income Range | Scholarships |
| less than 4 lakhs | 100% |
| 4 – 8 lakhs | 75% |
| 8 – 10 lakhs | 50% |
| 10 – 15 lakhs | 25% |
| >15 lakhs | – |
Documents Required
The following documents must be provided at the time of the scholarship:-
- Documents required for Income Tax Payers (Salaried or Self Employed):
- Three years IT returns
- Bank passbook showing transactions from April 2016 to date
- Receipt of School Fees paid for the past two years
- Documents required for Non-Income Taxpayers :
- Income certificate issued by the appropriate Government authority (Issued not earlier than October 2018)
- Bank passbook showing transactions from April 2018 to date
- Receipt of School Fees paid for the past two years
Additional Documents
Here are the additional documents that can help the verification process. These are not mandatory.
- BPL Card (where applicable).
- Pension order or bank statement showing pension amount credited.
- If your parent or guardian is an account holder under the Jan-Dhan Yojana, please provide the passbook.
- Latest salary slip of salaried members of the family (parents or guardians).
- Form 16 is issued by the employer of the salaried member of your family (parents or guardians).
- Form 16A is issued by any entity providing details of income from a profession.
- A certificate from the school of study with respect to school fees.
- Proof of scholarship awarded for prior study (Certificate, letter, etc.)
- Receipt of your and your sibling’s fees paid.
- Proof of scholarship awarded for prior study as certificate or letter.
- Audited Profit and Loss account statement for 3 years if self-employed.
Terms and Conditions
The applicant must follow the following terms and conditions of the scholarship:-
- The scholarship is subject to revision on an annual basis.
- The socio-economic factors and circumstances of the applicants will also be considered in scholarship decisions.
- Students requesting financial assistance should provide all the information requested in the Financial Assistance form.
- The University reserves the right to award or reject financial assistance and its decision will be final and binding.
- The University will facilitate Education loans, through tie-ups with banks.
- Applicants receiving the scholarship have the option of availing of loans for the balance amount not covered by scholarships.
- Other optional documentation that may be required are as follows:
- BPL Card (If applicable)
- If having an account under Jan-Dhan Yojana, please provide the passbook
- Latest salary slip of salaried members of the family (parents/guardian)
- Form 16 issued by an employer of salaried members of the family (parents/guardian)
- Form 16A issued by any entity providing details of income from a profession
- Certificate from school with respect to school fee
- Proof of scholarship awarded for prior study (Certificate, letter, etc.)
Azim Premji University Undergraduate Scholarship Selection Criteria
The applicant will have to go through the following selection criteria for this scholarship:-
- A test will be conducted to test the knowledge of the candidates based on the following courses- socio-economics, geographical & political understanding, reading comprehension, descriptive writing, and analytical ability.
- The test will be a mix of multiple-choice and descriptive questions.
- Finally, interviews will be conducted with the candidates.
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Application Procedure Under Azim Premji University Undergraduate Scholarship
To apply for the scholarship you will have to follow the simple procedure given below:-
- Go to the Azim Premji webpage of the Azim Premji University Undergraduate Scholarship.
- The homepage will be displayed on your screen.
- Click on the Scholarship option.
- The application form for the scholarship will be displayed on your screen
- Fill up the application form.
- Upload all of the documents.
- Pay your application fees
- Successfully, submit the application form.
Contact Us
- Address: Azim Premji University, Survey No 66, Burugunte Village, Bikkanahalli Main Road, Sarjapura, Bengaluru 562125
- For any query, write to <reachus@apu.edu.in>.