British Council offers scholarships for Indian students in the UK 2014.
Scholarships are provided to study for doctoral degrees in subjects like Science & Technology, Economics and Social Sciences at St. John’s College, University of Cambridge. Applicants should hold a Master’s (postgraduate) degree from a reputed/recognised India university/institution with a First Class award (UG and PG) in the relevant subject/field.
Study Subject (s):
Scholarships are provided to study for doctoral degrees in subjects like Science & Technology, Economics and Social Sciences. Applications in Aerospace Engineering and Energy Studies will be of particular interest.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing doctoral research programme at St. John’s College, University of Cambridge.
Provider: British Council
Scholarship at: UK
Eligibility:
An Indian national with a valid Indian passport and currently based in India.
-Below 35 years of age, as on 15 January 2014
-Not already had significant exposure to UK education or received UK government funding.
-Should hold a Master’s (postgraduate) degree from a reputed/recognised India university/institution with a First Class award (UG and PG) in the relevant subject/field
-Evidence of leadership qualities (to be assessed from personal statements e.g. extracurricular activities and/or evidence of having made a difference to the country/society/participation in symposia in the relevant subject, or peer reviewed publication in the area.)
Keen to pursue and should have identified a full time Doctoral Research degree from the University of Cambridge commencing September/October 2014
-Fluent in spoken and written English
-Able to fulfil any other admission criteria laid down by the University.
What does it cover? The scholarships are fully funded and cover:
-Academic fees
-International airfare
-Monthly stipend to cover living expenses
-UK Visa
Notification: Selection results will be communicated within a month following the interview.
How to Apply:
It is the responsibility of the applicants to identify a suitable Doctoral programme and supervisor at the University of Cambridge, apply for a place for September/October 2014 and secure admission. Applicants to visit the Board of Graduate Studies (BoGs) website and make formal application to the University at the same time as to the Dr Man Mohan Singh Scholarships. Applicants to indicate on their BoGs form that they are applying for the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships, but also to complete the section applying for funding from the University. Apply for the Scholarship on the prescribed format by 15 January 2014 and submit it to the British Council.
Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15th January 2014.
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