The Ericsson Empowering Girl Scholarship Program 2025-26 provides targeted financial aid to meritorious female students from underprivileged sections across India. This article explains who qualifies, what support the scholarship offers, and the priority criteria used in selection. Read on to learn the eligibility requirements, award amount and intended use of funds to support second-year engineering students in specified technology disciplines.
Scholarship benefits and intended use
The Ericsson Empowering Girl Scholarship awards INR 75,000 to eligible students to help cover academic expenses. The scholarship is specifically for female students in the second year of their graduation in the following streams at state or UGC-recognised colleges:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Information and Communication Technology
- Telecommunication engineering
The financial support is intended to assist with academic-related costs, including accommodation and tuition fees, among other necessary academic expenses. The award targets meritorious female students from underprivileged sections across India to reduce financial barriers and support continuation of studies in these technology disciplines.
Eligibility criteria and selection preferences
Applicants must meet the following core eligibility conditions:
- Be a female student in India enrolled in the second year of an undergraduate graduation program in one of the specified engineering streams.
- Be studying at a state or UGC-recognised college.
- Have achieved a minimum 6.5 GPA (or equivalent) in the previous final examination.
- Have an annual family income not exceeding INR 600,000.
Selection gives preference to applicants from particularly vulnerable backgrounds. Priority is afforded to candidates who are persons with disabilities, single parents, or orphans, ensuring that the program reaches those with additional disadvantage while maintaining the merit and income-based eligibility framework.
The Ericsson Empowering Girl Scholarship Program 2025-26 awards INR 75,000 to meritorious, underprivileged female students in the second year of IT, Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology, or Telecommunication engineering at state/UGC-recognised colleges. Eligible applicants meet academic and income thresholds, with priority for those with disabilities, single parents, or orphans. Support helps cover academic expenses such as accommodation and tuition.