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Directly empower talented students to pursue quality education without financial barriers and become productive members of society.
Through AEEF’s Create Your Own Scholarship program, you can establish a named scholarship in honor of your family, company, university, or organization—without complex logistics.
For many of us, scholarships were the key that unlocked access to higher education. Now is the time to give back. By sponsoring a deserving school, undergraduate or graduate student, you can create a named scholarship and provide the same life-changing opportunity to bright and underprivileged students.
Directly empower talented students to pursue quality education without financial barriers and become productive members of society.
Celebrate a family member or loved one who influenced your education or career by establishing a scholarship in their name.
Create a lasting tribute to a parent, teacher, or mentor who was passionate about education.
Demonstrate your company’s commitment to social responsibility by sponsoring a scholarship in the name of your business or organization.
Show your gratitude to a teacher, mentor, volunteer leader, or role model who made a meaningful impact in your life.
Choose from AEEF-supported fields such as:
Minimum contribution to initiate a named scholarship: $5,000 per year with a three to four year commitment.
Typical scholarship amounts:
Choose a name for your scholarship—after yourself or in honor of a loved one, family member, organization, or institution.
Choose male, female, or let AEEF select the most qualified student
Choose the option that works best for you or your organization:
Join other generous sponsors of named scholarships and help AEEF grow stronger as we continue to empower the next generation of students to achieve their educational dreams.
Your generosity today brings us closer to a more equitable and educated future for all.
The following named scholarships are awarded annually on a merit-cum-means basis to deserving students, in line with the preferences of the scholarship sponsors. While sponsors may suggest general criteria such as academic discipline and level of study, recipients are chosen through a detailed application and interview process. Scholarships are awarded for one year, with the possibility of renewal based on academic performance and financial need. Please note that the continuation of these scholarships is contingent upon the ongoing financial support of the sponsors.
The idea of IMDAAD was conceived by Dr. Seema Minhaj and a group of her fellow alumni from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU in June 2020, with a vision to support economically disadvantaged students through vocational training. In 2021, IMDAAD partnered with the Aligarh Education Endowment Fund (AEEF) to extend this mission. Our aim is to assist bright and motivated students who have excelled in their 12th grade but require financial aid to pursue vocational training.
The vocational programs cover a range of fields, with a strong focus on medical and technical sectors. In the medical field, we provide assistance for training in optometry, lab technology, radiology, ultrasound, surgical and anesthesia technology, paramedical training, and physical therapy. Some students have even gone on to pursue higher degrees such as MBBS, dentistry, and engineering. Additionally, we help students interested in fields like CPA, computer science, HVAC technician training, and electrician training.
Our goal is to empower students with education and skills that lead directly to employment upon completion of their courses. This enables them to not only uplift themselves but also support their families, breaking the cycle of poverty.
Throughout their education, we provide mentorship, monitor their progress, and review their academic performance after their first year to help secure scholarships for subsequent years. We also encourage our students to give back by mentoring others in turn.
At IMDAAD, we inspire our students to dream big, and we are committed to helping them turn those dreams into reality!
Dr. Nasrin Ansari Memorial Scholarship was established in 2022 by her husband Dr. Shaukat Ali and her daughters Dr. Farah Ali and Dr. Hibah Ali in her memory, offering five scholarships to fresh 2nd year undergraduate students and five repeat 3rd year students majoring in Science at Women’s College, Aligarh Muslim University.
Dr. Nasrin Ansari, a proud alumna of AMU, earned her B.Sc. (Hons) in 1977 and M.Sc. (Chemistry) degrees in 1979. She later moved to Canada and completed her MS in Chemistry from Concordia University and PhD in Chemistry from Ottawa University.
She moved to United States in the late 80’s to pursue her postdoc work at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and later at Princeton University before starting higher professional career in Pharma Industry for over 25 years until her passing in February 2020. To honor her unwavering dedication and passion for promoting education among deserving girls with limited financial means, Ali family established memorial scholarships at her cherished alma mater, ensuring that her legacy continues to shape the future of generations to come.
In 2023, Saba Ahmad and Faisal Siddiqi established ten annual
scholarships for deserving students in the Department of Law at
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). These scholarships, awarded based
on both merit and financial need, were created in memory of their
father, Prof. M. Zakaria Siddiqi. They honor AMU’s distinguished
tradition of academic excellence and character development, while
also recognizing the profound influence the university has had on
his family.
Prof. M. Zakaria Siddiqi was born in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. After completing his studies at Lucknow University and Aligarh Muslim University. In 1961, he joined the AMU Faculty of Law, where he embarked on a distinguished academic career holding various position. Throughout his esteemed academic career, he held various positions in India and overseas such as Kashmir, Kenya, Nigeria, and Malaysia. He retired as the Dean of the Law Faculty at AMU in 1997. Following his retirement, Prof. Siddiqi moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to be with his children. He passed away in 2023 in the Bay Area, leaving behind his wife, Prof. Rashida Siddiqi, his daughter, Saba Ahmad, and his son, Faisal Siddiqi.
A proud Aligarian, Prof. Siddiqi was deeply passionate about his alma mater. The scholarships established in his memory serve as a lasting tribute to AMU, enabling deserving students in the Faculty of Law to pursue their education, regardless of financial, cultural, or social barriers.
Syed Athar Husain Rizvi Scholarships were established in 2017 to
support B.Tech. and MBA students at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).
Created by Jafar Rizvi in honor of his late father, Prof. Syed Athar
Husain Rizvi, these scholarships aim to recognize both academic
merit and financial need, helping deserving students realize their
potential and excel in their fields.
Prof. Syed Athar Husain Rizvi was born on May 2, 1940, in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh. After completing his early education locally, he graduated from Lucknow University with a B.Sc. in Physics. Driven by his passion for engineering, he moved to Aligarh to further his studies, completing a B.Sc. and later an M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from AMU. He joined the Faculty of Engineering at AMU, where his dedication and academic prowess earned him a full scholarship to pursue a Master’s in Science at the prestigious Cambridge University. His groundbreaking work in fluid mechanics established his reputation as a respected scholar in his field.
Prof. Rizvi’s life and career exemplified a commitment to education and research, leaving a legacy that his family continues to honor through these scholarships. The Syed Athar Husain Rizvi Scholarships stand as a tribute to his contributions, enabling bright students to pursue their academic aspirations in engineering and business, regardless of financial constraints.
Sir Syed Scholarship is a prestigious award established through a
dedicated scholarship fund, which primarily comprises a collection
of small individual contributions. This fund, built through the
generosity of numerous donors, supports the educational aspirations
of students across various academic disciplines and levels of study.
It is available to deserving students throughout India, regardless
of their stage in education—be it primary, secondary, higher
secondary, undergraduate, or postgraduate. The scholarship is
designed to provide financial assistance and encouragement, enabling
students to pursue their educational goals without the constraints
of financial limitations.