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About the Program :
Santoor Scholarship Program, launched in 2026-17, is a joint initiative of Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting Group (WCCLG) and Wipro Cares, that intends to support young women from disadvantaged backgrounds who wish to pursue higher education after grade 12.
The annual recurring program supports the selected students until they complete their undergraduate programs. The financial support provided may be utilized for education and allied expenses. Currently, the Santoor Scholarship Program is available exclusively for women students in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, and Telangana.
They are proud to announce the launch of the ninth edition of the Santoor Scholarship Programme for young women. Over the past eight years, the program has supported more than 8000 students to continue their higher education in sciences, commerce, arts (humanities), engineering, medicine, business studies, healthcare etc.
The programme will offer scholarship support to 1,500 women students in 2024-25 across Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh. Each selected student will receive an amount of of INR 24,000 per annum until the completion of their degree programme.
Priority funding is offered to students hailing from aspirational (backward) districts of these states.
Eligibility :
- Open to young women from underprivileged backgrounds residing in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh.
Applicants must have:
- passed Class 10 from a local government school.
- passed Class 12 from a government school or junior college in the academic year 2026-24.
- enrolled in a full-time graduate programme starting in 2024-25
Documents :
- Applicant’s recent passport-size photograph
- Degree college ID card
- Class 12 and Class 10 marksheets
- Proof of identity ( Aadhaar Card, Ration card or any ID proof)
- Photocopy of applicant’s passbook (other than Gramin Bank)
Benefits :
The students would be given Rs. 24,000 per annum till they complete their course of study. Students are permitted to utilize the scholarship for tuition fees or other expenses incidental to education.
The last date for applying is 20th September, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Santoor Women’s Scholarship?
It is a scholarship by Wipro Consumer Care and Wipro Cares that supports young women from disadvantaged backgrounds in pursuing undergraduate studies after Class 12.
How much is the Santoor Scholarship amount?
Selected students receive ₹30,000 per year until they complete their undergraduate degree.
Is the Santoor Scholarship 2026-27 open?
Applications for the 2026-27 intake opened in September 2026. Check the official Santoor page on Buddy4Study for the last date and eligible states.
Which states are eligible for the Santoor Scholarship?
In the 2025-26 edition it was open to female students from Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Confirm the eligible states for the current year on the official page.
