Andhra Pradesh, Oct 06: Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting, in association with Wipro Cares, has opened applications for the Santoor Scholarship Program 2026–27 in Andhra Pradesh, continuing its efforts to enable young women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue higher education.
For the 2026–27 academic year, 500 young women from Andhra Pradesh will be selected for the scholarship. Each selected student will receive financial assistance of ₹30,000 per annum until the completion of her undergraduate program. The assistance can be utilised towards tuition fees, living expenses and other education-related costs.
The Santoor Scholarship Program places particular emphasis on reaching students from disadvantaged communities and districts, where financial and socio-economic constraints can often limit access to higher education.
P.S. Narayan, Global Head – Sustainability and Societal Initiatives, Wipro Limited, said:
“We are pleased to launch the 11th edition of the Santoor Scholarship program. We started this initiative, founded on the conviction that bridging the gap between school and college education for girls from disadvantaged communities can empower them in ways that can create positive outcomes cascading into their future. Our experience since then has strongly reaffirmed the same. We stay strongly committed to what we believe is a critical enabler of an inclusive, just and humane society”
Neeraj Khatri, President, Wipro Consumer Care, India and SAARC Business, Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting, added:
“Across Andhra Pradesh, the Santoor Scholarship Program has helped thousands of young women pursue higher education and realise their aspirations. Having supported young women through more than 10,000 scholarships across multiple states in India, the program stands as a testament to the transformative power of education. The achievements and journeys of our scholars continue to inspire us and strengthen our resolve to create greater access to higher education for young women and help them realise their full potential.”
Launched in 2016–17 as a joint initiative of Wipro Enterprises Ltd. and Wipro Cares, the Santoor Scholarship Program has supported more than 10,000 young women over the past decade. Of these, over 7,500 students have come from aspirational districts, reflecting the program’s focus on reaching young women from some of the most disadvantaged communities. Over the last ten years, the program has invested more than ₹50 crore in women’s education.
The scholarship supports students pursuing a diverse range of undergraduate disciplines. A minimum of 60% of the scholarships are earmarked for students pursuing liberal arts and pure sciences, while the remaining 40% support students pursuing programs in areas such as technology, engineering and medicine.
Applications for the Santoor Scholarship Program 2026–27 are open until 15th October 2026. Interested applicants can apply online or offline.
