The Santoor Women’s Scholarship 2026-27 is a scholarship initiative of Wipro Consumer Care and Wipro Cares aimed at supporting young women from disadvantaged backgrounds who want to pursue higher education after Class 12.
For the 2026-27 academic year, the program will provide financial support to 1,000 eligible girl students in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. The scholarship can be used towards tuition fees and other education-related expenses.
## What is Santoor Scholarship?
The Santoor Scholarship Program is an initiative of Wipro Consumer Care and Wipro Cares designed to provide financial assistance to girls from disadvantaged backgrounds who wish to continue their education after Class 12.
The program encourages students to pursue not only professional courses but also humanities, liberal arts and sciences. Students from backward districts are given preference. Santoor Women's Scholarship
According to the official website, nearly 8,000 students have received support through the program over the last eight years. Santoor Women's Scholarship
## Santoor Scholarship Amount 2026-27
Selected students will receive:
₹30,000 per year
The amount can be used for:
- Tuition fees
- Educational expenses
- Other incidental expenses related to education
The official website states that the scholarship is provided per annum until the student completes her course of study. Santoor Women's Scholarship
Important
Older websites may mention amounts such as ₹24,000 per year. For the 2026-27 scholarship, the current official Santoor website lists the amount as ₹30,000 per year. Santoor Women's Scholarship
## Who is Eligible for Santoor Scholarship 2026-27?
Applicants must satisfy the eligibility conditions specified for the 2026-27 cycle.
**1. Girl Students**
The scholarship is intended to financially support young women/girl students pursuing higher education.
**2. Class 10 from Government School**
The applicant must have passed Class 10 from a local government school. Santoor Women's Scholarship
**3. Class 12 from Government School/Junior College**
The applicant must have passed Class 12 from a government school or junior college during the academic year 2025-26. Santoor Women's Scholarship
**4. Undergraduate Admission**
The applicant must be enrolled in an undergraduate programme beginning in the 2026-27 academic year.
**5. State Eligibility**
For new applicants in the 2026-27 cycle, the official website says the scholarship will support eligible students in:
- Andhra Pradesh
- Maharashtra
The website separately notes that students from previous years in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Chhattisgarh may continue receiving support if they remain eligible. Santoor Women's Scholarship
## Which Courses are Eligible?
The Santoor Scholarship is not limited only to engineering or other professional courses.
Students pursuing higher education in areas such as:
- Engineering
- Medicine
- Degree courses
- Humanities
- Liberal Arts
- Pure Sciences
- Other undergraduate programmes
may be considered, subject to the applicable scholarship conditions.
The program particularly encourages students interested in humanities, liberal arts and sciences, while professional-course students can also apply. Santoor Women's Scholarship
## Preference for Students from Backward Districts
An important feature of the Santoor Scholarship is that preference is given to students from backward districts.
Therefore, students who satisfy the basic eligibility requirements and belong to backward/developing regions may receive preference during the selection process. Santoor Women's Scholarship
## Santoor Scholarship Application Process 2026-27
Eligible students can apply through the prescribed application process.
**Step 1:** Visit the Official Scholarship Website
Go to the official Santoor Scholarship website:
Santoor Scholarship – Official Website
**Step 2: **Click on Apply Online
On the official website, select “Apply Online Now.” The current application link directs applicants to the online application portal. Santoor Women's Scholarship
**Step 3:** Register/Login
Complete the required registration or login process on the application portal.
**Step 4: **Enter Your Details
Fill in the required information carefully, including:
- Personal details
- Contact details
- Academic information
- Undergraduate course details
- Bank/account information
- Other information requested in the application
**Step 5:** Upload/Submit Required Documents
Applicants should keep their academic and identification documents ready and submit the documents requested in the current application portal.
**Step 6:** Review the Application
Before submitting, carefully check:
- Name
- Date of birth
- Academic details
- Course information
- Contact number
- Bank details
- Uploaded documents
**Step 7: **Submit Before the Deadline
Submit the completed application before the deadline.
## Documents Required
Applicants should generally keep the following documents ready:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Class 10 certificate/marksheet
- Class 12 certificate/marksheet
- Bank passbook/account details in the applicant's name
- Undergraduate admission/enrolment details
Important: The exact documents and upload requirements can change between scholarship cycles, so applicants should follow the requirements shown in the 2026-27 online application form.
The official Santoor application materials have historically required a photograph, Aadhaar, Class 10 and Class 12 certificates, and bank-passbook details. Santoor Women's Scholarship
## Santoor Scholarship 2026 Last Date
Last Date: 15 October 2026
The official Santoor Scholarship website currently states:
“Last date to apply: 15th October 2026.” Santoor Women's Scholarship
Students are advised not to wait until the final day because applications may require time for registration, document submission and verification.
## How Much Money Will Students Receive?
Eligible selected students can receive:
₹30,000 every year
The amount can be used for tuition fees and other educational/incidental expenses. The official program states that support continues until completion of the course, subject to eligibility and program conditions. Santoor Women's Scholarship
For example, if a student is pursuing a 4-year undergraduate course and remains eligible throughout, the annual scholarship support could amount to ₹1.20 lakh over four years
## Selection Process
Students who meet the eligibility requirements can submit their applications through the prescribed application process.
The scholarship program evaluates eligible applications and selects beneficiaries according to its program criteria. Preference is given to students from backward districts, and the program encourages students pursuing humanities, liberal arts and sciences in addition to professional courses.
## Final Takeaway
The Santoor Scholarship 2026-27 is an important opportunity for eligible girl students who have completed Class 10 and Class 12 from government institutions and are starting undergraduate education in 2026-27.
With financial assistance of ₹30,000 per year, the scholarship can help students meet tuition and other educational expenses.
