Abdul Kalam Scholarship Eligibility, Application Process, and More

The Abdul Kalam Scholarship, which bears the name of the former Indian President, is a scholarship scheme to help the students of the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in the country to complete their education. This scholarship is provided by many organizations, state governments, and other educational institutions to honor the memory of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and contribute to the goal of educating all children in India. The main idea of this scholarship is to make the country 100% literate.

All worthy and financially needy applicants are given financial help through scholarships and fellowships that enable them to finish their studies. This article delves into every scholarship named in honor of APJ Kalam.

List of Abdul Kalam Scholarships and Fellowships

Name of Scholarship	Scholarship Provided By	Scholarship Application Period
APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship, Kerala	Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala	August to November
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship for Medical/Engineering Students	Buddy4study India platform	November to March
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam International Undergraduate Scholarships	University of Sydney	From Semester I August to Semester II May
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Summer Training Program	Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)	December to January
Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship	Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)	December
President APJ Abdul Kalam Postgraduate Fellowship	The University of South Africa (USF)	January to March
Fulbright Kalam Climate Fellowship	United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF)	January to July
Dr APJ Kalam Ignite Awards	National Innovation Foundation	April to August

Note: The application period mentioned in the table is subject to change as per the scholarship provider.

Abdul Kalam Scholarship 2024 Rewards

The rewards provided to students across different scholarship schemes are mentioned below:

Scholarship Name	Scholarship Rewards
APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship, Kerala	The scholarship amount of INR 6,000 annually is given to students who pursue a 3-year diploma course in Government/ aided Polytechnics.
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship for Medical/Engineering Students	INR 20,000 every year is provided to students enrolled in a Government recognized institute.
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam International Undergraduate Scholarships	The scholarship scheme covers 50% of the total tuition fees of the student for a year.
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Summer Training Program	20 students are selected for this scholarship scheme at a time who receive INR 25,000 for a period of 2 months. Candidates also get a travel allowance of INR 5,000.
Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship	Selected candidates are eligible for a monthly fellowship amount of INR 25,000 along with a research grant of INR 15,000 annually. This reward is intended for engineering research and innovation activities for the degree.
President APJ Abdul Kalam Postgraduate Fellowship	The selected candidates get a fee waiver of 4 years and also receive a stipend of USD 22,000.
Fulbright Kalam Climate Fellowship	Selected candidates receive multiple support such as J-1 Visa support, round trip airfare between India and US, a monthly stipend, professional allowance, and more.
Dr. APJ Kalam Ignite Awards	Selected students are entitled to travel expenses of the train.

Abdul Kalam Scholarship Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for different Abdul Kalam scholarship schemes are mentioned in the following table:

Scholarship Name	Scholarship Eligibility
APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship, Kerala	Only students who belong to a minority community (Muslim, Christian, Parsi, Buddhist, Sikh, and Jain) can apply for this scholarship. Annual family income of the candidate must be less than or equal to INR 8,00,000. The candidate must be a native of the state of Kerala. The candidate must be enrolled in a government/aided polytechnic college on a merit basis. Candidates below the poverty line will be given first preference.
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship for Medical/Engineering Students	The candidate must be a resident of India. The candidate must be appearing for national/state level medical/engineering entrance exams. The candidate must have completed class 12 from a recognized board with at least 55% aggregate marks. The annual family income of parents should not exceed INR 6,00,000.
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Undergraduate Scholarships	International students are eligible for this scholarship. The candidate must be enrolled or have an offer for a UG Program at the University of Sydney. The candidate must be enrolled in the Engineering and Information Technologies department.
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Summer Training Program	The candidate must be enrolled in the first year of an M.Sc. program in a recognized university. Applicants in the third year of an integrated M.Sc. Programs with at least a GPA score of 6.0 can also apply. Candidates enrolled in the first year of a ME/M.Tech. Programs are eligible for this scheme. Candidates studying in BE/B.Tech. and have a GPA score of 7.0 can also apply.
Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship	The candidate must be enrolled as an employee in a reputed field of engineering at a public-funded institution. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university along with a professional qualification. The candidate must have at least 5 years of service remaining at the parent organization. The candidate must be a citizen of India.
President APJ Abdul Kalam Postgraduate Fellowship	The applicant must have a graduation degree from a recognized Indian university. Candidate must submit the graduate application form to the University of South Florida and must have a relevant University ID to apply for the fellowship. The applicants must be pursuing PhD in one of the following subjects- Applied Anthropology, Applied Physics, Business PhD, Cell Biology, Micro Biology, and Molecular Biology, Integrative Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Engineering, Criminology, MArine Science, and Psychology.
Fulbright Kalam Climate Fellowship	The applicant must have excellent academic degrees. The candidate must read and write in the English language proficiently. Candidates applying for doctoral research must be enrolled in a PhD Program and must have completed relevant research in the concerned field, especially in the identification of resources in India and the US. Candidates applying for post doctoral degree must have a 4-year PhD degree. The candidate must be a citizen of India.
Dr. APJ Kalam Ignite Awards	Students studying in Class 12 or below can apply for this scholarship. Applicant should not be more than 17-18 years of age. The age limit of students who are out of school should not exceed 17 years.

Abdul Kalam Scholarship Application Process

The application process for the mentioned scholarship schemes is different from one another. Candidates can check the application criteria of various APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship schemes in the below table:

Scholarship Name	Scholarship Application Process
APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship, Kerala	Candidates can apply for this scholarship online through the Minority Welfare Scholarships Portal of the Government of Kerala.
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship for Medical/Engineering Students	Candidates can apply for this scholarship online via the official website of Buddy4Study.
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Undergraduate Scholarships	Candidates can apply online through the University of Sydney application portal.
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Summer Training Program	The application can be done through the online application portal of AcSIR.
Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship	Applicants can send their nomination/application undersigned by the Heads of their institution to the concerned authority.
President APJ Abdul Kalam Postgraduate Fellowship	Candidates can email their application to kalamfellowship@usf.edu.
Fulbright Kalam Climate Fellowship	Candidates can register themselves on the Institute of International Educational portal and fill their application form.
Dr. APJ Kalam Ignite Awards	Applicants can either fill an online form or send their entry through post.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to fill Abdul Kalam Scholarship Form?

Candidates can visit the respective application portals of the scholarship scheme they intend to apply for and fill the Abdul Kalam Scholarship application form. Candidates will also need to upload relevant documents and submit an identity proof as part o

Who is eligible for APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship?

The APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship is meant for students belonging to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of the society. However, there are other eligibility criteria depending on the scholarship scheme.

What is the minimum educational qualification for Abdul Kalam Scholarship?

The Abdul Kalam Scholarship is scattered through various platforms. Students enrolled in Class 12 or below can apply and students enrolled in undergraduate/postgraduate/PhD courses can also apply.

Are international students eligible for the APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship?

International students are eligible to apply for the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Undergraduate Scholarships.

What should be the annual family income of the candidate in order to apply for the APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship, Kerala?

The APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship, Kerala is only open to native students of Kerala. The annual family income of the applicant should not exceed INR 8,00,000.