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Azim Premji Scholarship 2026: JNV Students Apply by 31 August
The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), Regional Office Lucknow, has issued an important communication regarding the Azim Premji Scholarship for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) students.
According to the official communication dated 20 August 2026, eligible girl students from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas can participate in the scholarship programme offered by the Azim Premji Foundation.
What is the Azim Premji Scholarship?
The Azim Premji Scholarship is an initiative of the Azim Premji Foundation aimed at supporting girls in continuing their higher education.
As per the NVS communication, girl students who have completed their studies at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas and meet the specified eligibility conditions can register for the programme.
Who Can Apply?
According to the NVS notice, the programme is applicable to girl students who have:
- Completed Class 10 and Class 12 from a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya.
- Taken admission to a graduation/undergraduate programme.
- Meet the eligibility requirements prescribed under the Azim Premji Foundation’s scholarship programme.
Eligible students are advised to complete the registration process within the specified deadline.
Azim Premji Scholarship 2026 Registration Last Date
The NVS communication states that eligible girl students can register for the programme through the online mode up to 31 August 2026.
Important Date
Last date for online registration: 31 August 2026
Students should complete the registration before the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.
Important Instructions for JNVs
The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has instructed the concerned schools to ensure that eligible girl students are informed about the scholarship programme and that their registration is completed within the prescribed time.
The communication was issued by the NVS Regional Office, Lucknow and addressed to the Principals of PM SHRI Schools/Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas under the Lucknow Region.
Key Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship | Azim Premji Scholarship |
| Organization | Azim Premji Foundation |
| Target Group | Eligible girl students of JNVs |
| School Qualification | Class 10 and Class 12 completed from JNV |
| Higher Education | Admission to a graduation programme |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 31 August 2026 |
| NVS Regional Office | Lucknow |
| NVS Communication Date | 20 August 2026 |
How Should Eligible Students Proceed?
Eligible students should:
- Check whether they fulfil the scholarship eligibility criteria.
- Keep their educational and admission-related details ready.
- Complete the online registration process before 31 August 2026.
- Ensure that the information entered during registration is correct.
- Complete any additional steps required by the scholarship programme.
Important: Students should refer to the official Azim Premji Foundation scholarship guidelines/registration portal for complete eligibility conditions, required documents and application procedure before submitting their application.
NVS Appeal to Schools
The NVS Regional Office has directed schools to ensure timely registration of eligible girl students for the programme. JNVs are therefore expected to disseminate the information among eligible students and encourage them to complete registration within the deadline.
Conclusion
The Azim Premji Scholarship 2026 provides an important opportunity for eligible girl students who have completed Classes 10 and 12 from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas and have enrolled in undergraduate studies.
Eligible students should not wait until the last date and should complete their online registration by 31 August 2026.
Students, parents and JNVs are advised to verify the latest official scholarship guidelines before applying.
Important Notice
This article is based on the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Regional Office Lucknow communication dated 20 August 2026. Scholarship eligibility, documents and other application requirements should be confirmed from the official scholarship portal/guidelines before registration.
