A key aspect of AEEF is its scholarship program, which supports talented and underprivileged students across India. Scholarships are available to students at any academic level beyond high school, covering all fields and stages of education. Selection is based on a merit-cum-means criteria through a comprehensive application process that includes a thorough review of academic achievements and an interview, ensuring that both merit and personal circumstances are considered.
The scholarship amount is determined by the student’s financial requirements. While the initial commitment is for one year, recipients are encouraged with the understanding that support will continue through to the highest degree level, provided they maintain strong academic performance and continue to need financial assistance. If a student receives significant financial support from other sources, they become ineligible for this scholarship.
The following endowed scholarships are awarded annually on a merit-cum-means basis to deserving students, in accordance with the benefactor's wishes. While the benefactor may suggest general criteria such as academic discipline and level of study, recipients are selected through a thorough application and interview process. Scholarships are granted for one year, with the potential for renewal based on academic performance and demonstrated financial need.
Scholarship for one student: US $ 350-450/year
In 2024, Waseem Uddin, an alumnus of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), and his wife, Almas Uddin, established the Abdul Karim and Shabana Karadkar Endowed Scholarship to honor Almas’s parents and their lifelong dedication to education.
This annual Merit-cum-Means Scholarship supports exceptional AMU student/s who demonstrate both academic excellence and financial need. Through a rigorous and transparent selection process, the scholarship empowers deserving student/s and ensures that financial barriers do not hinder their pursuit of academic and professional success.
Building upon their generous commitment, in 2025 Waseem and Almas further strengthened this initiative by adding two more endowed scholarships to the program, expanding its reach and impact within the AMU community.
Their continued philanthropy reflects a deep commitment to nurturing talent, promoting educational equity, and giving back to the AMU community in a meaningful and sustainable way.
Abdus
Salam Qureishi, a distinguished alumnus and
former
faculty member of AMU, was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a
highly
respected member of the Bay Area community. He passed away in 2022
in
Palo Alto, California.
Since its inception, he served as the Patron of the AMU Alumni Association of Northern California. His unwavering support, especially during the association’s formative years, greatly strengthened its foundation and broadened its activities.
In 2025, the AMU Alumni Association is honoring his legacy of philanthropy and community service by establishing an endowed scholarship in his memory. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving student at AMU or elsewhere in India, ensuring that his lifelong dedication to education, philanthropy, and societal development continues to inspire and guide future generations.
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In 2023, Muneeb and Hani Khan established three endowed scholarships to be awarded annually to deserving students based on merit and financial need at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and other institutions across India.
These scholarships were created in memory of their grandparents and aunt, celebrating AMU's esteemed legacy of education and character development, as well as acknowledging the significant impact the university has had on the Khan family.
The KBK Merit-cum-Means Scholarships are specifically designed to support students who exhibit both academic excellence and financial need.
These scholarships reflect the Khan family's dedication to continuing their educational support and providing opportunities for talented individuals to achieve their academic aspirations, regardless of financial constraints.
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Nihal Khan, a distinguished alumnus of Aligarh Muslim University
(BSc
Engineering, Class of 1970) and a long-time resident of the San
Francisco Bay Area, was a dedicated leader and former president and
trustee of the AMU Alumni Association of Northern California. After
his
passing in 2022, his friends sought to honor his legacy of community
service by establishing three endowed scholarships in his memory in
2023. These scholarships are awarded annually to deserving
engineering
students at AMU, ensuring that his passion for education and
community
upliftment continues to inspire future generations.
The Noor Ali Mohammad Family has generously established three endowed scholarships in 2024 through the Aligarh Education Endowment Fund (AEEF) to support students in India at various academic levels or vocational training programs. These Merit-Cum-Means Scholarships are intended for students who demonstrate both outstanding academic performance and financial need.
These scholarships embody the Noor family's commitment to advancing educational opportunities and enabling talented individuals to reach their academic and professional goals, irrespective of financial barriers.
Prof.
Tariq Rizvi began his academic journey at
Aligarh
Muslim University (AMU) and earned his Ph.D. from McMaster
University,
Canada. A distinguished mathematician and professor at Ohio State
University, Lima, he was celebrated for his groundbreaking research
in
the theory of rings and modules, earning the Outstanding Scholar
Award
and a Fulbright Fellowship.
Deeply connected to AMU, Prof. Rizvi championed academic collaboration, organized conferences, and fostered international scholarly networks. He passed away in 2023, and in 2025, his family established three endowed scholarships in his memory, awarded annually to deserving students at AMU or elsewhere in India—ensuring his dedication to educational excellence and advancing the research community continues to guide and inspire future generations.
In 2023, Waseem Uddin, an alumnus of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), established three endowed scholarships in memory of his parents, Rais Uddin and Zubeda Khatoon, to honor their dedication to education.
These Merit-cum-Means Scholarships are awarded annually to deserving AMU students who demonstrate both academic excellence and financial need. Through a competitive application and interview process, students are selected based on merit and their circumstances.
By creating these scholarships, Waseem Uddin continues his family's legacy of supporting education, helping talented students overcome financial barriers and achieve their academic aspirations.
In 2025, Huma Abidi, an alumna of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU),
established the Razia Zaidi Endowed Scholarship to honor her mother
for
her lifelong dedication to education. This annual Merit-cum-Means
Scholarship supports a female engineering student at AMU or
elsewhere in
India who demonstrates both academic excellence and financial need.
This
initiative embodies Huma's commitment to nurturing talent,
empowering
women through education, and giving back to the community.
Born in 1940 in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, Razia Zaidi is an educator, a devoted mother, and a passionate advocate for female education. She pursued higher studies at Aligarh Muslim University, earning a B.Sc. (1959) and an M.Sc. in Geography (1961)—both with outstanding distinction, including a Gold Medal for academic excellence. Through this scholarship, her legacy of educational empowerment lives on, inspiring future generations of women to excel and lead in the field of engineering.
The Shaheen Moin Memorial Scholarships, established in 2026, were created by Mohib Ahmad (Alig) in loving memory of his beloved mother, Shaheen Moin, a woman whose life embodied resilience, determination, and the transformative power of education.
Married as a teenager in a village in India with limited access to formal schooling, she refused to accept the limitations placed before her. Through distance learning and an unwavering commitment to self-improvement, she pursued her education with courage and perseverance. More importantly, she instilled in her children a deep and lasting love for learning — teaching them that education is the most powerful catalyst for change.
For her, education was not just a personal achievement; it was a legacy. She believed that when you educate a girl, you empower generations.
Established in 2026 as a lasting tribute to her vision and values, the Shaheen Moin Memorial Scholarships are dedicated to supporting deserving girls in India, helping them overcome financial barriers and pursue their academic dreams with confidence and dignity. Through this endowment, her legacy continues to open doors of opportunity and shaping brighter futures for generations to come.
Empowering a girl today. Transforming generations tomorrow.
Suhail
Farrukh, a respected alumnus of Aligarh
Muslim
University (B.Sc. Civil Engineering, 1977) and a long-time resident
of
the San Francisco Bay Area, served with great dedication as
president,
treasurer, and trustee of the AMU Alumni Association of Northern
California. He passed away in Pennsylvania in 2024. To honor his
legacy
of service, the Association has established an endowed scholarship
in
his memory in 2025. This annual scholarship will support deserving
students at AMU or elsewhere in India, ensuring that his commitment
to
education and community upliftment continues to inspire future
generations.
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.
