The Santoor Women’s Scholarship 2026 is a scholarship run by Wipro Consumer Care and Wipro Cares to help girls from underprivileged families continue their education after Class 12. It pays Rs. 30,000 every year for the full duration of the undergraduate course.
The last date to apply is 15 October 2026. This year the programme will support 1,000 girl students from Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Applications are made online and are free of cost.
Santoor Women’s Scholarship 2026: quick facts
Quick facts2026-27
| Scholarship from | Wipro Consumer Care and Wipro Cares (Santoor Women’s Scholarship) |
| Scholarship value | Rs. 30,000 per annum for the full duration of the course |
| Who can apply | Girl students from underprivileged families who passed Class 10 and Class 12 from government schools and have enrolled in an undergraduate programme in 2026-27 |
| States covered (2026) | Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra |
| Last date to apply | 15 October 2026 |
| Official website | Santoor Women's Scholarship (official website) |
What is the Santoor Women’s Scholarship?
The Santoor Scholarship program is an initiative of Wipro Consumer Care and Wipro Cares. It financially supports girls from disadvantaged backgrounds who wish to pursue higher education after grade 12. It is a recurring annual program, and the selected students are supported for the duration of their higher education. The support covers tuition fees and incidental expenses.
Over the last eight years, close to 8,000 students have received support through the Santoor Scholarship Program. It is meant to reduce the risk of early marriage, poverty and further disempowerment that girls face when a lack of money ends their studies.
How much does the Santoor Scholarship pay?
| Amount per year | Rs. 30,000 |
| Duration | Until the student completes the course of study |
| What it can be used for | Tuition fees or other expenses incidental to education |
| Number of students (2026) | 1,000 girl students |
The students are given Rs. 30,000 per annum till they complete their course of study. The grant may be utilised for tuition fees or any other expenses incidental to education – it is not limited to fees only.
Who is eligible for the Santoor Scholarship 2026?
- The programme is exclusively for girls from underprivileged and disadvantaged backgrounds.
- You must have passed Class 10 from a local government school.
- You must have passed Class 12 from a government school or junior college in the academic year 2025-26.
- You must be enrolled in an undergraduate programme beginning 2026-27.
By design, the programme strongly encourages students pursuing humanities, liberal arts and sciences besides the professional programmes, and a minimum of 60% of the awards is earmarked for such students. Preference is also given to students hailing from the backward regions of the states.
Which states are covered by the Santoor Scholarship?
For the 2026 fresh applications, the Santoor Scholarship supports students from Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Students who received the scholarship in a previous year from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Chhattisgarh continue to get it till the end of their undergraduate studies, if they remain eligible.
How to apply for the Santoor Scholarship 2026
- Open the official Santoor Scholarship website and read the eligibility criteria and the deadline.
- Download the application form (available in English, Hindi, Kannada and Telugu) if you prefer to apply offline.
- Apply online through the official application link hosted on the scheme’s partner portal.
- Fill in your personal, academic and family details and upload the documents asked for in the form.
- Submit before 15 October 2026 and keep the acknowledgement you receive.
Applications are free of cost. For any query about the Santoor Women’s Scholarship, the programme gives the email [email protected].
Documents required for the Santoor Scholarship
The exact document list is printed with the application form on the official website, so read it before you begin. Keep the scanned copies the form asks for ready in advance – typically your Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, proof of study in a government school, and proof of your undergraduate admission – so you do not lose time at the last moment.
Frequently asked questions
It is a scholarship run by Wipro Consumer Care and Wipro Cares that financially supports girls from underprivileged backgrounds to pursue higher education after grade 12.
The selected students are given Rs. 30,000 per annum till they complete their course of study. The amount can be used for tuition fees or other educational expenses.
Girls who passed Class 10 from a local government school, passed Class 12 from a government school or junior college in 2025-26, and have enrolled in an undergraduate programme beginning 2026-27.
The last date to apply is 15 October 2026. Applications are made online and are free.
For 2026 fresh applications, the programme supports students from Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Students already receiving the scholarship from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Chhattisgarh continue to get it if eligible.
No. The programme strongly encourages students in humanities, liberal arts and sciences besides professional courses, and a minimum of 60% of the awards is earmarked for them.
Official links
- Santoor Women's Scholarship – official website (eligibility, amount, deadline and application)
- Santoor Women's Scholarship – official online application portal
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