Legrand Empowering Scholarship Program 2026-27 (Special 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.
• Students pursuing the first year of a graduation degree in India.

Scholarship Benefit

• Special Category students can receive 80% of annual course fees up to Rs 1,00,000 per year.
• Scholarship support can continue until the end of the course, subject to academic performance and renewal requirements.

Additional Support

• Selected scholars can receive mentoring support from Legrand India.
• Industry experts and subject matter experts can support students through mentoring.
• A bi-annual Student Connect Program helps scholars interact with Group Legrand India leaders and build development-focused networks.

Academic Eligibility

• The applicant must be pursuing the first year of an eligible undergraduate program in India.
• The applicant must have passed Class 12 in the 2025-26 academic year, subject to final confirmation from the scholarship team.
• The applicant must have secured at least 70% marks in both Class 10 and Class 12.
• Exceptions to the 70% requirement may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the program.

Financial Eligibility

• The applicant's annual family income from all sources must be less than Rs 5 lakh.

Special Category Eligibility

The applicant must fall under an eligible Special Category recognised by the program, including:

• Differently-abled girl students.
• Students with a parent affected by Covid.
• LGBTQ+ students.
• Students with a single parent.
• Orphan students.
• Students with physical disabilities.
• Students with intellectual disabilities.
• Neurodivergent individuals.
• Girl students with differently abled parents.

Geographic Eligibility

• The scholarship is open to eligible students across India.
• The applicant must be an Indian citizen.

Renewal and Continuation

• Students do not need to submit a fresh application every year.
• To continue receiving the scholarship, selected scholars must submit the current year's required documents through the scholarship portal for verification.
• Continuation is subject to academic performance and the program's renewal requirements.

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

• Tuition Fees

• Admission Fees

• Examination Fees

• Books / Study Material

• Educational Software

• Academic Supplies

Documents Required

Applicants should 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
• Student's bank passbook
• PAN Card, if applicable
• PwD Certificate, for PwD applicants where applicable
• Transgender Certificate or self-declaration of identity, for LGBTQ+ applicants where applicable
• Death Certificate or divorce/separation affidavit, for applicable single-parent or orphan cases
• Parent's disability certificate, where applicable for students with differently abled parents

Application Steps

1. Open the scholarship application portal.
2. Register using your email, mobile number or supported login option.
3. Complete the online application form.
4. Enter your academic, family and course information carefully.
5. Upload the required documents.
6. Review all information and documents before submission.
7. Accept the declaration.
8. Submit the application.

Selection Process

Applications are reviewed 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 any additional documents required for disbursement
9. CSR team approval for verification and fund disbursement
10. Fund disbursement

Program Safeguards

• Submitted documents are subject to verification.
• Income details may be verified through supporting documents and telephone verification.
• The scholarship may be cancelled if false information is submitted.
• Scholarship funds must be used only for educational purposes.
• Group Legrand India may modify or withdraw the scholarship under exceptional circumstances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Legrand Empowering Scholarship Program 2026-27 Special Category?

The Legrand Empowering Scholarship Program 2026-27 Special Category supports eligible first-year undergraduate students who meet the program's special-category, academic and income requirements.

The program is a social initiative of Group Legrand India.

How much scholarship is given under the Legrand Special Category?

Special Category students can receive 80% of annual course fees up to Rs 1,00,000 per year.

Scholarship continuation is subject to academic performance and the program's renewal requirements.

Who can apply for the Legrand Special Category scholarship?

Eligible Special Category applicants include differently-abled girl students, LGBTQ+ students, single-parent or orphan students, students with a parent affected by Covid, students with physical or intellectual disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, and girls with differently abled parents.

What percentage is required for the Legrand Special Category scholarship?

Applicants generally need at least 70% marks in both Class 10 and Class 12.

The official program information states that exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

What is the family income limit for the Legrand scholarship?

The annual family income from all sources must be less than Rs 5 lakh.

Applicants may need to provide an income certificate during document verification.

Which courses are eligible for the Legrand scholarship?

The official Legrand India 2026-27 announcement lists B.Tech, B.E., B.Arch, B.B.A, B.Com and B.Sc among the eligible undergraduate programmes.

Students should confirm that their exact programme is accepted before submitting the application.

What is the last date to apply for the Legrand scholarship 2026-27?

The current Scholarlify Special Category page lists 10 October 2026 as the application deadline.

Students should apply before the listed deadline and check the live application page for any official extension.

What documents are required for the Legrand scholarship?

Applicants need academic, admission, income, bank and identity documents, with additional category-specific documents where applicable.

The required list includes Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, admission proof, fee documents, income proof and bank passbook.

Do I have to apply again every year for the Legrand scholarship?

No, selected students do not need to submit a fresh application every year.

For continuation, they must submit the required current-year documents for verification and meet the programme's renewal and academic-performance requirements.

How can I contact Scholarlify about the Legrand scholarship?

You can contact Scholarlify at legrandsupport@scholarlify.com or call 011 4117 0531 for scholarship support.

The official Legrand scholarship website also provides program information and application guidance.

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