This scholarship celebrates the achievements of students in the world of science, digital technology and other cerebral fields which require students to apply themselves to innovative pursuits from a young age.
In today’s digital world, tech-savvy students have shown natural inclination towards understanding gadgets, applications and developing tools that make them proficient with new-age systems.
The APJ Abdul Kalam scholarship recognises students who show natural or acquired talent in these fields, and have acumen for innovative and scientific pursuits.
International Level :
1st and 2nd rank in Raman Young Science Innovator award.
1st, 2nd and 3rd ranks in CSIR Innovation awards for school children.
1st and 2nd ranks in National Space Society competitions.
Top 10 rankers for National Science Talent Search Examination.
1st Ranking in teams at ISRO Space Quiz.
National 1st, and 2nd Prize Winner at the annual competition of National Children’s Science Congress.
1st position in Science and Engineering Fair.
1st position/ winner of Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors' Award.
20% off on Tuition fees
National Level :
3rd Raman Young Science Innovator award.
4th and 5th ranks in CSIR Innovation awards for school children.
3rd position in National Space Society competitions.
11 to 20th rankers for National Science Talent Search Examination.
2nd and 3rd position in Science and Engineering Fair.
15% off on Tuition fees
Regional :
Top 10 Rankers at any national/ international competitions run by IT giants like Microsoft/ Google/ Adobe/ Intel etc especially google science fair.
Top 10 Rankers at International Level Robot Olympiad.
21 to 30 rankers for the National Science Talent Search Examination.
10% off on Tuition fees
Note :
Academic Eligibility : 60%
Applications submitted without appropriate support documents will not be processed.
Eligibility Criteria:
1) Applicant must be UAE Residents (Emirates ID/VISA)
2) Have represented at national OR international OR Regional forums
- Have written a paper, thesis or published documents OR have invented or innovated a tool/gadget related to digital space like Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Robotics, Coding, App-making, Block Chain etc.
3) Academic performance (at least 60% marks and above or equivalent grades) of past two years
4) One to One Online Interview
Step 1 : Application - Eligible candidate to submit the online application form
Step 1 A : Documentation - In the application form upload all prerequisite documents
- Upload relevant proof/s of the paper, thesis, publication, tool, instrument, application etc.
Step 2 : One to One Interview
Step 3 : Scholarship Approval & Intimation
Step 4 : Notification - Successful applicants will be notified by email within 4 weeks’ time (from the date of scholarship cycle closing)