APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship

Description
The A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Scholarship APJAK is administered by the Minority Welfare Department of Kerala for the academic year. This scholarship program aims to support students from various religious minority groups Muslim, Christian all denominations , Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi in Kerala. The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Minority Welfare. Note: The last date to apply for fresh applications is February 3, 2025.

Exclusions
• The scholarship is provided only once to an eligible student. Students who received the scholarship in the previous year should not apply again.

Benefits
• Financial support of ₹6,000/- per annum for selected scholars.
• The scholarship is intended for students pursuing three-year diploma courses in government, aided, or government-approved self-financing polytechnic institutions.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Kerala.
2. The applicant must be a regular/scheduled student.
3. The applicant should belong to a religious minority community (Muslim, Christian (all denominations), Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi).
4. The applicant must be studying a three-year diploma course in a government, aided, or government-approved self-financing polytechnic institution.
5. The applicant must have secured admission in a merit seat in a government-approved self-financing polytechnic institution.
6. The applicant's family annual income should not exceed ₹8,00,000/- if from the APL (Above Poverty Line) category.
7. The applicant can be a second-year or third-year student.
8. The applicant must have an account in their own name in any nationalised bank or scheduled bank.
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10. > **Preference/Priority/Reservation/Relaxation:**
11. - BPL (Below Poverty Line) category applicants will be given preference.
12. - 30% of the scholarships are reserved for girls. If the specified percentage of girls is not met, eligible boys will also be considered for the scholarship.
13. - The selection of minority students is based on family annual income and marks, proportionate to the population.
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Visit the official website of the Directorate of Minority Welfare.
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Step 1: Visit the official website of the Directorate of Minority Welfare.

Step 2: Step 2: Locate and click on the "Scholarship".
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Step 2: Locate and click on the "Scholarship".

Step 3: Step 3: Navigate to the "Scholarship" menu link and click on "APJ Abdul Kalam (APJAK)".
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Step 3: Navigate to the "Scholarship" menu link and click on "APJ Abdul Kalam (APJAK)".

Step 4: Step 4: Click on "Apply Online".
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Step 4: Click on "Apply Online".

Step 5: Step 5: For new scholarship applicants, first complete one-time registration and log in with your candidate details.
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Step 5: For new scholarship applicants, first complete one-time registration and log in with your candidate details.

Step 6: Step 6: In the Registration Form, carefully enter the details step-by-step under Examination details (register number/roll number), Personal details, and Scholarship details tabs.
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Step 6: In the Registration Form, carefully enter the details step-by-step under Examination details (register number/roll number), Personal details, and Scholarship details tabs.

Step 7: Step 7: In the Upload details tab, upload the required documents (Photo, Signature, SSLC Certificate, Income Certificate, Ration Card Copy, Allotment Memo) in JPEG format under 100 KB size each.
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Step 7: In the Upload details tab, upload the required documents (Photo, Signature, SSLC Certificate, Income Certificate, Ration Card Copy, Allotment Memo) in JPEG format under 100 KB size each.

Step 8: Step 8: Only after uploading all required documents, the registration process will be considered complete.
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Step 8: Only after uploading all required documents, the registration process will be considered complete.

Step 9: Step 9: After completing the application submission, use the View/Print Application link to take a printout of the application form.
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After submitting the scholarship application (either through new registration or login), click on "View/Print Application" to get a printout of your registration form.
Submit the printout of the registration form along with all the required supporting documents to the head of the institution where you are studying, within the specified deadline.

Required Documents
• Applicant's Registration Printout.
• SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate), Plus Two/VHSE (Vocational Higher Secondary Education) Mark List Copy.
• Allotment Memo Copy.
• Applicant's Own Bank Passbook First Page Copy (including name, account number, branch code, and branch address).
• Aadhaar Card Copy or NPR (National Population Register) Card Copy.
• Nativity Certificate Copy.
• Community Certificate Copy or Minority Certificate Copy.
• Income Certificate (Original) from the Village Office.
• Ration Card Copy.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Scholarship Scheme?
A: The scheme aims to provide scholarships to minority students studying Polytechnic Diploma courses for the 2024-25 financial year.
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Q: What is the scholarship amount provided under this scheme?
A: The scholarship amount sanctioned is ₹6,000.
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Q: Who are the intended beneficiaries of this scholarship?
A: The scholarship is for minority female students (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi) studying three-year diploma courses.
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Q: Are male students also eligible for this scholarship?
A: Yes, if there are not enough eligible girls to meet the 30% reservation, deserving boys can also be considered for the scholarship.
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Q: Do I need to be a permanent resident of Kerala to apply?
A: Yes, the scholarship is provided to minority students who are permanent residents of Kerala.
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Q: Which types of polytechnic institutions are covered under this scheme?
A: The scholarship covers students studying in government, aided, or government-approved self-financing polytechnic institutions.
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Q: Can students admitted to self-financing polytechnics apply?
A: Yes, students admitted to merit seats in government-approved self-financing polytechnic institutions can apply.
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Q: Is there any income limit to be eligible for the scholarship?
A: For APL (Above Poverty Line) applicants, the annual family income should not exceed ₹8,00,000.
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Q: Are BPL (Below Poverty Line) students given any preference?
A: Yes, BPL category applicants will be given preference for the scholarship.
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Q: Are third-year students also eligible for this scholarship?
A: Yes, third-year students are also considered for the scholarship.
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Q: Can I receive this scholarship multiple times?
A: No, the scholarship can only be received once.
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Q: How are minority students selected for the scholarship?
A: Minority students are selected based on their family&#39;s annual income and marks, proportionate to the population.
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Q: What is the website to apply for the scholarship online?
A: You can apply online through www.minoritywelfare.kerala.gov.in.
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Q: What documents do I need to upload during the online application?
A: You need to upload your Photo, Signature, SSLC Certificate, Income Certificate, Ration Card Copy, and Allotment Memo.
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Q: What should I do after completing the online application?
A: After submitting the application, click &quot;View/Print Application&quot; to get a printout of the registration form.
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