As our modern society becomes more digital, students are becoming much more technologically savvy at an earlier point in life. Young students now have a natural inclination towards a better understanding of technological gadgets, devices, applications, and other digital tools.
The Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Global Skills Scholarship recognizes young students in the field of technology and the digital space and encourages them to learn more about technology.
In this article, we will delve into everything you need to know about the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Global Skills Scholarship, including the eligibility criteria, selection criteria, application process, and some of the importance of scholarship, for GMP and CBSE students.
● Category A Scholarship - The Category A scholarship is available to students nationally ranked amongst the top 10 students at the Olympiad by SOF/STEM Olympiad/Robotics Olympiad or the national first, second, or third prize winner at the annual competition of the National Children’s Science Congress and provides 9 percent off on tuition fees.
● Category B Scholarship - The Category B scholarship offers 6 percent off on tuition fees for students nationally ranked amongst the top 20 students at the Olympiad by SOF/STEM Olympiad/Robotics Olympiad, the national first, the second, or the third prize winner at the annual competition of the National Children’s Science Congress, or part of the first ranking teams at the ISRO Space Quiz, NSS- National Space Space Settlement.
● Category C Scholarship - The Category C scholarship provides 3 percent off on tuition fees for students nationally ranked amongst the top 30 students at the Olympiad by SOF/STEM Olympiad/Robotics Olympiad, the top 10 rankers at any national or international competitions run by giant IT companies like Intel, Adobe, Google, and Microsoft, especially Google Science Fair, the top 10 rankers at the national, state, and international levels of the Robot Olympiad, or part of the first two rankings at the ISRO Space Quiz, NSS- National Space Settlement.
Applications submitted without the right support documents or incomplete documents will not be processed. Applicants also need to have represented at the international, national, or regional forums in the above-mentioned competitions or similar recognized or reputed competitions.
In terms of eligibility criteria, applicants must be Indian citizens and must have represented at national, international, or regional forums in the following categories.
They must have written a thesis, paper, or published documents or have invented or innovated a tool or gadget related to the digital space like artificial intelligence, robotics, virtual reality, app-making, coding, blockchain, and more.
They must offer relevant proof of the thesis, paper, publication, instrument, tool, or application. They must have had excellent academic performance over the past two years, and they need to undergo a scholarship test and interview if applicable.
If you want to get started on the scholarship process for the APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship, the first step of the application is to submit the application form.
In the application form, students need to upload all prerequisite documents, upload any and all relevant academic records from the past two years, and upload their paper, thesis, or published documents as well as their technology project documents. Successful applicants will be sent a notification through email within 10 working days of submitting their application.
The third step of the scholarship process is the scholarship assessment, and the fourth step of the process is the one on one interview if applicable. Finally, students will be selected for the scholarship, and notifications of the scholarship decision will be disbursed to the students.
If you are looking for information about other scholarships for GMP or CBSE students, here are a few other great options:
The Global Indian International School (GIIS) provides the Global Citizen Scholarship (GCS) as a prestigious award to academically deserving students from the region to enable them to grow and develop more fully in their academic curriculum.
The scholarship is applicable to the CBSE curriculum for grades 11 to 12, and students are required to hold a 93% mark and above. The scholarship lasts for two years.
The Global Schools Foundation (GSF) contributes to the needs of deserving students through a wide range of different programs and initiatives, including the Global Sports Scholarship (GSS) program, which focuses on offering support to young athletes.
The scholarship is meant to recognize student-athletes’ achievements at the international, national, and state levels. The scholarship is applicable to the CBSE curriculum for grades 1 through 12, and students must have proven excellence in sports to be eligible. The scholarship lasts for three years.
The 9GEMS framework is an award-winning holistic teaching methodology that seeks to assist students in meeting the changing needs of the world. The framework is created to hone into students’ inherent strengths and mold their personalities to make them more well-rounded global citizens. The scholarship is applicable to the CBSE curriculum for grades 6 to 12, and the scholarship lasts for one year.
The prominent Global FUTURE-READY Merit (GFRM) Scholarship provides an opportunity for a learning experience that will give students the chance to become global citizens and have better access to reputable universities and prevalent undergraduate programs of their choice.
The scholarship is applicable to the CBSE curriculum for students in grades 7 to 12, and students with 85 percent marks and above are eligible. The scholarship lasts for two years.
The Global Schools Foundation, also known as the GSF, has contributed to the educational needs of students through a wide range of different programs and initiatives, including the Mahatma Gandhi Universal Values Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship.
The GSF plans to offer support through financial assistance with the Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship and make education more affordable for parents of students across a diverse range of financial situations.
Students are becoming more technologically savvy early in life. During this guide, we will delve into everything you need to know about the Dr. Abdul Kalam Scholarship and also about the role of CBSE Education System in a student's life.
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GIIS Noida offers different types of scholarships to students. As an international school, we acknowledge the importance of supporting students with different abilities and talents to pursue their studies.
GIIS Noida offers different types of scholarships to students. As an international school, we acknowledge the importance of supporting students with different abilities and talents to pursue their studies.
When applying for scholarships, you do not just pick an application form and start filling your details.
When applying for scholarships, you do not just pick an application form and start filling your details.
Scholarships can be immensely beneficial for students as they gradually progress through their academic lives and gradually transition into professional careers.
Scholarships can be immensely beneficial for students as they gradually progress through their academic lives and gradually transition into professional careers.
Children tend to learn better and grasp concepts quickly if they have well-developed learning skills.
Children tend to learn better and grasp concepts quickly if they have well-developed learning skills.
