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.
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)
Term & conditions
GIISAD-DRAPJAKGSS-01/AY25
Eligibility:
Talent Based - Technology

Global Centre for Innovation Entrepreneurship (GCIE)
A dedicated department to nurture innovation and creative skills of students