‘Deepika Student Scholarship’ to provides ₹30,000 per year to 37,000 girl students

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday launched the ‘Deepika Student Scholarship’ programme of the Department of Higher Education, in collaboration with the Azim Premji Foundation, to support the higher education of girl students.

The scholarship provides ₹30,000 per year to female students who have completed Pre-University Course (PUC) in government colleges and have enrolled in any general degree, professional degree, or diploma course. It will benefit over 37,000 girl students starting from the academic year 2025-26. If more than 37,000 eligible students enroll, the government will continue to provide scholarships to all qualified applicants.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minster said, “Azim Premji, a renowned IT guru of our State, has undertaken many public works through the Azim Premji Foundation. He is providing aid for distribution of eggs and banana for government and aided schools children in the State.”

“Under this scheme, a scholarship of ₹30,000 is provided to the girl students every year till they complete their degree course. This year, a total of 37,000 girl students will be provided this scholarship by the Azim Premji Foundation. To get this scholarship, the girl students must have completed class 10 and PU in government schools and colleges. To get the benefit of this scheme, the girl students must pass every year without fail,” he further explained.

Azim Premji, founder of Azim Premji Foundation, said, “25 years ago, when I started the Foundation, my dream was for every child in India to get a good school education. In this period, I have seen more and more children go to school. When I meet school students, they tell me now that they want to go to college. This has made me very happy. So I decided to start a scholarship programme for girls who want to go to college.”

Higher Education Minister M.C. Sudhakar said, “It is highly commendable that Azim Premji, one of India’s most successful entrepreneurs, is using 50% of his earnings for social and educational work through his foundation. The students can apply for this scholarship through online, along with your personal details. The last date for registration is September 30, 2025.”