The Santoor Women’s Scholarship is an initiative by Wipro Consumer Care and Wipro Cares, aimed at supporting young women from underprivileged backgrounds to pursue higher education after Class 12. Launched in 2016-17, the program has benefited over 8,000 students across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Chhattisgarh. Besides students inclined towards professional courses, those showing a keen interest in pursuing their higher education in the fields of humanities, liberal arts and sciences are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference is given to students from backward districts.
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Eligibility Criteria for Santoor Women’s Scholarship
To be eligible for the Santoor Women’s Scholarship, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Female students from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, or Chhattisgarh.
- Passed Class 10 from a local government school.
- Passed Class 12 from a government school/junior college in the academic year 2024-25.
- Enrolled in a full-time graduate program beginning in 2025-26.
Benefits of Santoor Women’s Scholarship
- INR 24,000 per annum until the completion of the course.
- Funds can be used for tuition fees, hostel fees, mess charges, travel expenses, books, stationery, devices, data, and other education-related expenses.
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Documents Required for Santoor Women’s Scholarship
There are a few necessary documents that the applicants must keep with them while filling the Santoor Women’s Scholarship application form. The candidates must upload scanned copies of the following documents to complete their application process:
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- Aadhar Card or Ration Card as Proof of identity
- Class 10th marksheet (government school)
- Class 12th marksheet (government school/junior college)
- Current-year admission proof (Fee receipt, Admission letter, College ID card, bonafide certificate)
- Bank passbook copy
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Application Process for Santoor Women’s Scholarship
- Click “Apply Now“
- Locate the “Santoor Scholarship Programme 2025‑26” listing and click Apply Now or Start Application
- Enter personal details, academic background, and any additional information such as an optional essay (in some cases)
- Upload required documents
- Review scholarship terms and conditions, check the preview of your completed application, and make any necessary edits
- Click Submit once everything is correct, ideally before the deadline.
- Upon submission, you should receive a confirmation message or email acknowledging receipt.
Selection Process for Santoor Women’s Scholarship
- Applications are first reviewed to ensure eligibility—including state of residence (AP, Telangana, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh), government school education, enrollment in a 3-year full‑time undergraduate program, and required documents.
- Submitted documents (marksheets, photo ID, bank details, income proof where applicable) are checked for completeness and authenticity .
- Eligible candidates are shortlisted based on a combination of academic performance, financial need, and geographical backwardness.
- Priority is often given to students from aspirational/backward districts and those pursuing humanities, arts, and sciences
- Some applicants may also be contacted for a brief interview or tele-verification as part of final selection
- A final merit list is compiled, taking into account both need and merit
- Selected students are offered ₹24,000 per annum, disbursed yearly via bank transfer into the account they provided
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Frequently Asked Questions
1.What is the Santoor Women’s Scholarship?
A scholarship initiative by Wipro Consumer Care, WCCLG & Wipro Cares to financially support underprivileged female students from AP, Telangana, Karnataka, and Chhattisgarh pursuing full-time UG degrees after Class 12.
2. Who is eligible to apply for Santoor Women’s Scholarship?
To be eligible for the Santoor Womens Scholarship, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Female students from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, or Chhattisgarh.
- Passed Class 10 from a local government school.
- Passed Class 12 from a government school/junior college in the academic year 2024-25.
- Enrolled in a full-time graduate program beginning in 2025-26.
3. Can postgraduate aspirants (e.g., MBA) apply for Santoor Women’s Scholarship?
No. The scholarship supports only first-year undergraduate programs.
4. How many scholarships are awarded each year?
Typically 900 (sometimes around 1,500) scholarships are awarded annually.
5. What is the scholarship amount of Santoor Women’s Scholarship?
₹24,000 per annum, disbursed each year until the completion of the degree.
6. What expenses does it cover?
Can be used for tuition, hostel, mess, travel, books, stationery, devices, data, and other education-related costs.
7. When is the application period of Santoor Women’s Scholarship?
Usually August to October.
8. Is there an application fee of Santoor Women’s Scholarship?
No application fee is mentioned; submission is free via the official portal.
9. How do I apply for Santoor Women’s Scholarship?
- Click “Apply Now“
- Locate the “Santoor Scholarship Programme 2025‑26” listing and click Apply Now or Start Application
- Enter personal details, academic background, and any additional information such as an optional essay (in some cases)
- Upload required documents
- Review scholarship terms and conditions, check the preview of your completed application, and make any necessary edits
- Click Submit once everything is correct, ideally before the deadline.
- Upon submission, you should receive a confirmation message or email acknowledging receipt.
10. What documents are required for Santoor Women’s Scholarship?
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- Aadhar Card or Ration Card as Proof of identity
- Class 10th marksheet (government school)
- Class 12th marksheet (government school/junior college)
- Current-year admission proof (Fee receipt, Admission letter, College ID card, bonafide certificate)
- Bank passbook copy
11. Can gap-year students apply?
Yes. Those who passed Class 12 in earlier year and enrolled in UG first-year in the current cycle are eligibe
12. How is the selection done?
- Initial eligibility screening
- Shortlisting based on academic performance, financial need, and district backwardness
- Document verification and possible telephonic interview
- Final merit list & yearly disbursement
13. Is there an interview?
Yes, shortlisted candidates may undergo telephonic or in-person interviews for final selection.
14. When are results announced?
Exact dates vary, but applicants can expect shortlist notifications after the October deadline through email or portal updates.
15. How is the scholarship disbursed?
Via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the beneficiary’s non-Gramin bank account each year.
16. Can I change bank account details later?
Typically not. Use a valid non-Gramin bank account; changes after selection aren’t guaranteed.
17. Can I apply offline?
Yes. The form is downloadable in English and Hindi, and applicants can mail filled-in application with documents to the official Wipro Cares address.
18. How long is support provided?
Scholarship is renewed every year till course completion, subject to maintaining eligibility.
19. Is previous academic performance mandatory?
Yes. A minimum academic standard is implied—though exact cut-off isn’t specified, marksheets are essential for verification and shortlisting.
20. Who finalizes award decisions?
Wipro Cares holds sole discretion and may modify or withdraw scholarship decisions without prior notice. Their decisions are final and binding.
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