APJ Abdul Kalaam Scholarship (APJAK), Kerala 2025-26 is an opportunity offered by the Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala to students belonging to minority communities of the state and pursuing 3-year diploma courses. This scholarship aims to support students from weaker sections in pursuing diploma courses from government/aided polytechnics. The selected candidates will receive financial help of ₹6,000 per annum.
Source: Directorate of Minority Welfare
Eligibility Deadline Date : 03-Feb-2025
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be a domicile of Kerala
- belong to minority communities including Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsis, Jains
- be pursuing a 3-year diploma course in government/aided/government-approved self-financing polytechnics
- have an annual family income of less than ₹8,00,000
Note: Preference will be given to candidates below the poverty line (BPL).
Benefits
Selected candidates will receive financial assistance of ₹6,000 per annum for 3 years.
Documents
- Marksheet/certificates
- Income certificate
- Domicile certificate
- Caste certificate
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship by following the below-mentioned steps:
Step 1: Click on the ‘Apply Now‘ button.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Register‘ button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
Step 3: Navigate to the ‘Types of scholarship’ and click ‘APJ Abdul Kalaam Scholarship (APJAK)’.
Step 4: Click on the ‘Apply Online‘ button.
Step 5: Fill in the required details, enter the captcha, and click ‘Save & Proceed’.
Step 6: After successfully completing the registration, applicants will be redirected to the application page.
Step 7: Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents, and submit the application.
Important Dates
Application Start: 13th January 2025
Application Deadline: 3rd February 2025
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Contact Details
Directorate of Minority Welfare,
4th Floor, Vikas Bhavan,
Thiruvananthapuram – 695033
Email ID: scholarship.mwd@gmail.com | Phone Number: (0471) 2302090/2300524
Important Links
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FAQ’s
Question: Is this scholarship available for the general category?
Answer: Yes, general-category students belonging to religious minorities can apply for this scholarship.
Question: Are there extra benefits for disabled students?
Answer: No, all the candidates will receive equal benefits.
Question: Is the scholarship renewable?
Answer: The scholarship will be provided for 3 years subject to academic performance.
Question: What is the application mode for this scholarship?
Answer: The application for this scholarship is online through the official website of the Department of Minority Welfare.
