Legrand Empowering Scholarship Program 2026-27 (General Category)

The Legrand Empowering Scholarship Program 2026–27 is a Social Initiative of Group Legrand India, launched in 2018 with aim to provide access to higher education for meritorious girl students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. Since 2022 the scholarship support has been extended to differently abled students & LGBTQ+ students. Through financial assistance, the program aims to reduce barriers in education continuity among girl students, differently abled students & LGBTQ+ students, encourage diversity and inclusion, and empower deserving students to successfully complete their higher education.

About Legrand

Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure. Based in Limoges, Legrand operates in 90 countries with a market presence in over 180 countries. Legrand offers a wide range of products, including:

• Energy distribution
• Wiring devices
• Home automation
• Structured cabling
• UPS
• Lighting management solutions
• Cable management

Legrand, a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructure, has been illuminating millions of Indian homes while empowering female students to pursue higher education and become future leaders in Engineering, Architecture, Finance and Science. As part of Group Legrand India’s commitment to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, the scholarship support is also extended to differently-abled girl children and LGBTQ+ communities. Till date, over 700 students have benefited from this scholarship program.

Key Highlights

• Scholarship benefit is provided until the end of the course, subject to the student's academic performance.

• Mentoring support is offered to selected scholarship recipients by Legrand India. Industrial experts and subject matter experts help nurture future women leaders.

• A bi-annual Student Connect Program is organised for all the beneficiaries of this scholarship program to connect with the leaders from Group Legrand India and to build a network for development.

Program Objectives

The Legrand Empowering Scholarship Program aims to:

• Support 100+ deserving students annually.

• Reduce financial barriers to undergraduate education.

• Improve higher education access for economically weaker families.

• Encourage academic excellence.

• Reduce college dropout rates.

• Build future professionals through educational empowerment

Target Beneficiaries The scholarship is intended for:

• Meritorious Girl students
• Students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
• Students who have passed out 12th in 2026.
• Students who have secured admission in any Indian institute across India.

Eligible courses include:

• B.Tech
• BE
• B.Arch
• BBA
• B.Com
• B.Sc

Scholarship Benefit

Eligible General Category students can receive 80% of annual course fees up to Rs 80,000 per year.

Duration

Scholarship support can continue until the completion of the course, subject to the student's academic performance and the required yearly verification.

Mentoring Support

Selected scholars can receive mentoring support from industry experts and subject matter experts.

Student Connect Program

Beneficiaries can participate in the bi-annual Student Connect Program to interact with Group Legrand India leaders and build professional networks.

Use of Scholarship Funds

The scholarship should be used only for education-related expenses such as:

• Tuition fees
• Admission fees
• Examination fees
• Books and study material
• Educational software
• Academic supplies

Academic Eligibility

Applicants for the General Category must:

• Be a girl student.
• Be pursuing the first year of an eligible undergraduate graduation degree in India.
• Have passed Class 12 in the academic year 2025-26.
• Have secured at least 80% marks in both Class 10 and Class 12.
• Have secured admission to an eligible undergraduate program.

Financial Eligibility

• Annual family income from all sources must be less than Rs 5,00,000.

Social and Category Eligibility

• The General Category is intended for eligible girl students meeting the published academic and financial requirements.
• Students applying under differently abled, LGBTQ+, single-parent, orphan, Covid-affected or other Special Category criteria should use the separate Special Category application.

Geographic Eligibility

• The scholarship is open across India.
• Applicants must meet the citizenship and program requirements stated by the scholarship provider.

Eligible Courses

The published eligible courses include:

• B.Tech
• BE
• B.Arch
• BBA
• B.Com
• B.Sc

Renewal Criteria

You do not need to submit a new fresh application every year after selection. To continue the scholarship until course completion, you must submit the required current-year documents through the scholarship portal for verification and renewal.

Renewal depends on continued eligibility, academic performance and submission of the required documents. The published renewal documents include the current annual fee structure, current annual fee receipt or fee bonafide, previous year's marksheet, bank passbook and declaration letter.

Utilization of Scholarship Funds

The scholarship should be utilized only for educational purposes, including:

• Tuition Fees

• Admission Fees

• Examination Fees

• Books / Study Material

• Educational Software

• Academic Supplies

Application Process

When the application window is open, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official scholarship portal.
2. Register using your email or mobile number.
3. Complete the online scholarship application form.
4. Upload the required documents.
5. Review all application details carefully.
6. Accept the declaration.
7. Submit the application.

The current public General Category page lists 30 September 2026 as the deadline, so confirm with the official portal before presenting the application as open for this cycle.

Documents Required

For a fresh General Category application, keep the following documents ready:

• Passport-size photograph
• Aadhaar Card
• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• Admission letter
• Current annual fee receipt or current annual fee structure
• Fee bonafide certificate
• Family income certificate
• Bank passbook in the student's own name
• PAN Card, if applicable

Selection Process

Applications are evaluated through multiple stages:

1. Eligibility screening
2. Academic evaluation
3. Financial assessment
4. Document verification
5. Telephonic interview
6. Final approval
7. Award letter issuance
8. Submission of specific documents required for disbursement, including a declaration letter
9. CSR team approval for document verification and fund disbursement
10. Fund disbursement

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Legrand Scholarship 2026-27?

The Legrand Empowering Scholarship Program 2026-27 is a Group Legrand India scholarship for eligible first-year girl students in India. General Category support covers 80% of annual course fees up to Rs 80,000 per year.

Who can apply for the Legrand Scholarship 2026-27?

Eligible girl students entering the first year of an undergraduate degree in India can apply if they meet the Class 12, marks and family-income requirements.

What is the Legrand Scholarship amount for General Category students?

General Category students can receive 80% of annual course fees up to Rs 80,000 per year, subject to the program's eligibility and academic-performance conditions.

What is the family income limit for the Legrand Scholarship?

The annual family income from all sources must be less than Rs 5,00,000 for the General Category.

What marks are required for the Legrand Scholarship 2026-27?

General Category applicants must have secured at least 80% marks in both Class 10 and Class 12.

Which courses are eligible for the Legrand Scholarship?

The published eligible courses are B.Tech, BE, B.Arch, BBA, B.Com and B.Sc.

What documents are required for the Legrand Scholarship?

Fresh applicants need a photograph, Aadhaar, Class 10 and 12 marksheets, admission letter, fee documents, fee bonafide certificate, income certificate, student bank passbook and PAN Card if applicable.

How do I apply for the Legrand Scholarship?

Apply through the official scholarship portal by registering, completing the application form, uploading documents, reviewing the details, accepting the declaration and submitting the application.

Do I have to re-apply for the Legrand Scholarship every year?

No, selected students do not need to submit a new fresh application every year. They must submit the required current-year documents through the scholarship portal for verification and renewal.

What is the last date to apply for the Legrand Scholarship 2026-27 and where can I get help?

The public General Category page lists 30 September 2026 as the deadline, which has passed. For support, contact legrandsupport@scholarlify.com or 011 4117 0531 and verify any deadline update on the official program website.

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