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APJ Abdul Kalam scholarship: Introduction
APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship titled after our Former Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam is offered by more than a few educational institutes. It is also offered by numerous state governments, and other organizations to memorialize Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s memories. This scholarship is an intiative to achieve the Kalam’s mission of making India a 100% literate nation by providing students with educational opportunities. All worthy and destitute candidates are rendered financial support by scholarships or fellowships to complete their education
Under this scheme of Abdul Kalam fellowship, Jamia Millia Islamia’s 50 learners get tuition reimbursement pursuant to Rs. 10,000 total per student. In accumulation, 50% of the complete grants are proposed for women learners
List of APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship 2022
Sr.No. | Scholarship Name | Provider | Application Period* |
1 | APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship, Kerala | Department of minority welfare, the government of Kerala | August to November |
2 | Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarships | Jamia Millia Islamia | December to January |
3 | 00 | University of Sydney | Semester-1 in August and Semester- 2 in May |
4 | Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Summer training program | Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) | December to January |
5 | Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship | Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) | December |
6 | President APJ Abdul Kalam Postgraduate Fellowship | University of South Florida (USF) | January to March |
7 | Fulbright Kalam Climate Fellowship | United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) | January to July |
8 | Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE Awards | National Innovation Foundation | April to August |
* The application period cited above is tentative and subject to change as per the discretion of the scholarship provider
APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship Award Details
Sr. No. | Scholarship Name | Rewards |
1 | APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship, Kerala | The shortlisted students will be given a scholarship amount of INR 6,000 per annum for pursuing a 3- year diploma course in government/aided polytechnic colleges |
2 | Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarships, Jamia Millia Islamia | Under this this scheme, 50 learners of Jamia Millia Islamia obtain tuition fees compensation subject to the maximum limit of INR 10,000 per student per annum. Also, 50% of total scholarships are set aside for female students |
3 | Dr. Abdul Kalam International undergraduates Scholarships | This scholarship provides 50% of the tuition fees of the shortlisted candidates for one year only |
4 | Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Summer Training program |
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5 | Abdul Kalam technology innovation national fellowship |
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6 | President APJ Abdul Kalam Postgraduate Fellowship |
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7 | Fulbright Kalam Climate Fellowship | The shortlisted candidates become eligible and avail multiple benefits such as J-1 visa support, round trip through airfare between India and US, stipend every month, professional allowance and many more under the fellowship offered by USIEF |
8 | Dr. ABJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE Awards | Students get the chance to display their projects in the exhibition. Also, they receive travel expenses of train |
How to apply for APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship?
Each of the scholarship under APJ Abdul Kalam has different application procedure, and these scholarships are applied through online mode:
Sr. No. | Scholarship Name | Application Process |
1 | APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship, Kerala | The eligible candidates can apply for this scholarship through the Minority Welfare Scholarships portal of state government through online mode |
2 | Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarships, Jamia Millia Islamia | Students can download the application form from the official website of Jamia Millia Islamia and has to be submitted in the concerned office after attaching necessary documents with it |
3 | Dr. Abdul Kalam International Undergraduate Scholarships | Students can download the application form and fill it through the official website of the University of Sydney |
4 | Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Summer Training Program | Students can download the application form and fill it through the official website of AcSIR |
5 | Abdul Kalam technology innovation National Fellowship | The applicants can refer their nominations/applications through the Heads of organization |
6 | President APJ Abdul Kalam Postgraduate fellowship | The applicants can fill the complete application form through an email at KalamFellowship@usf.edu |
7 | Fulbright Kalam Climate Fellowship | The candidates can apply through the Institute of International Education portal through online mode |
8 | Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE Awards | The applicants can apply online or through email or post |
Abdul Kalam Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
Each scholarship has different eligibility criteria and can be availed by school students, undergraduates or postgraduates
Sr. No. | Scholarship Name | Eligibility |
1 | APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship, Kerala |
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2 | Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarships, Jamia Millia Islamia |
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3 | Dr. Abdul Kalam International undergraduate scholarships |
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4 | Dr. ABJ Abdul Kalam Summer Training Program |
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5 | Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation national fellowship |
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6 | President APJ Abdul Kalam Postgraduate Fellowship |
Applied Anthropology, Applied Physics, Business Ph.D. programs, Cell biology, Microbiology, and molecular biology, Chemistry, Computer science and Engineering, Criminology, integrative Biology, Marine Science, phycology |
7 | Fulbright Kalam Climate fellowship |
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8 | Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE Awards |
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Documents required for APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship
- School Leaving Certificate for age proof
- University Identity card
- Parental/family income certificate issued by the competent authority
- In cases of death – death certificate of father or mother, if any
- A write up of not more than 300 words for justification of scholarship
- The application should be forwarded by Dean of faculty/ Head of Department/Director of center
- Mark sheet of last examination paper
APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship FAQ’s
Q1. How many types of scholarships are listed under APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship?
- A sum-up of 8 different types of scholarships are listed under APJ Abdul Kalam scholarship
Q2. Do all scholarships under APJ scholarship have a different application process?
- Yes, all the scholarships under APJ Abdul Kalam scholarship have a different application process, eligibility criteria’s and as well as rewards for each
Q3. What is APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship?
- APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship titled after our Former Indian President is offered by more than a few educational institutes, numerous state government, and other organizations to memorialize Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s memories and aid to achieve the mission of making India a 100% literate nation by providing students with educational opportunities. All worthy and destitute candidates are rendered financial support by scholarships or fellowships to complete their education
Q4. What scholarships are included under ABJ Abdul Kalam scholarships?
- APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship, Kerala
- Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarships, Jamia Millia Islamia
- Dr. Abdul Kalam International Undergraduate Scholarships
- Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Summer Training Program
- Abdul Kalam technology innovation National Fellowship
- President APJ Abdul Kalam Postgraduate fellowship
- Fulbright Kalam Climate Fellowship
- Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE Awards
Q5. Application Procedure for APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship?
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- The applicant should visit the portal
- Email Id should be registered and then verified
- The applicant will procure New Id and Password
- Login with that ID and Password
- Fill the necessary data in the application form and upload requisite documents
- Finally, click the button submit
Q6. What are the award details for all the scholarships under APJ Abdul Kalam?
Sr. No. | Scholarship Name | Rewards |
1 | APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship, Kerala | The shortlisted students will be given a scholarship amount of INR 6,000 per annum for pursuing a 3- year diploma course in government/aided polytechnics |
2 | Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarships, Jamia Millia Islamia | Under this Abdul Kalam scholarship scheme, 50 learners of Jamia Millia Islamia obtain tuition fees compensation subject to the maximum limit of INR 10,000 per student per annum. Also, 50% of total scholarships are set aside for female students |
3 | Dr. Abdul Kalam International undergraduates Scholarships | This scholarship covers 50% of the tuition fees of the shortlisted candidates for one year only |
4 | Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Summer Training program |
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5 | Abdul Kalam technology innovation national fellowship |
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6 | President APJ Abdul Kalam Postgraduate Fellowship |
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7 | Fulbright Kalam Climate Fellowship | The shortlisted candidates become eligible and avail multiple benefits such as J-1 visa support, round trip through airfare between India and US, stipend every month, professional allowance and many more under the fellowship offered by USIEF |
8 | Dr. ABJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE Awards | Students get the chance to show case their projects in the exhibition. Also, they receive travel expenses of train |