Scholarships in UK

British Chevening Scholarships The Chevening Scholarship scheme offers exceptional Indian candidates the opportunity to undertake postgraduate study at leading universities in the UK. It is aimed at future leaders, opinion formers and decision-makers.

Eligibility Criteria

• Indian national with a valid Indian passport
• for Masters (Open) Scholarships 21-35 years
• for the Chevening Gurukul Scholarships 28-40 years
• if applying for the Masters course at a UK institution, the course should not be more than 12 months
• fluency in written and spoken English

Please remember, you are not eligible, if you

• have already started a course in the UK at the time of application
• have in the past received a British Government funded scholarship
• work for the British Government (including the British Council)
• apply from another country
• are seeking military training (though military personnel can take academic course at civilian institutions)
• are applying for part time courses
• are applying for distance learning
• wish to study a course of more than 12 months in duration
• wish to study undergraduate degrees

Additional Eligibility Criteria

• Candidate should ideally have at least 2-3 years of relevant work experience in the selected field of study.
• Recent graduates must be able to demonstrate exceptional leadership experience through either academic or extra curricular activities.

About the Programme

1. These scholarships are available for applicants wishing to study a one year Masters course in the UK. This scheme is not tied to any UK institution.
2. . Applicants must identify the course they wish to follow and the UK Institution they wish to attend. It is the responsibility of the applicant to apply directly to the UK Institution(s) of their choice (up to three) for admission before they apply for a Chevening scholarship. You are required to provide evidence/ information on the status of your application to the UK University (s).
3. You should apply for a masters course that falls broadly within the priority subject areas, such as:

• Economic Governance, Finance and Public Administration
• Sustainable Development
• Science and Innovation

In exceptional cases, applications for other courses can also be considered.
 
Chevening Scholarships seek to support studies in areas related to tackling major global issues.  It’s also expected that Chevening scholars will return to India to make a difference on these issues.

Chevening Open Programme Scholarships cover the following:

(a) Tuition fee
(b) Living expenses for the duration of the scholarship for a maximum period of 12 months
(c) Return airfare from India to UK
(d) UK Student Visa

Economic Governance, Finance and Public Administration

Economics/Labour Law/Employment Law/Industrial Relations /Public Administration
International Trade Economics /Development Economics /Development Studies
Banking and Finance /Public Sector Finance and Regulation
Competition and Regulatory Policy /Agriculture Policy/Supply Chain Management

Sustainable Development

Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resources Management (including Forestry)/
Environmental Policy and Regulation/Environment Management Systems and Pollution Control/Environment Science and Research/Sustainable Tourism /Town Planning
Architecture/Construction (only courses relevant to overall objective of the Sustainable Development Scholarship)/Renewable Energy/Alternative Energy Sources / Energy Efficiency Transportation /Intellectual Property Rights /Any subjects related to Human Rights (including LLM) /Managed Migration/Immigration /Journalism

Science and Innovation

Mathematics /Physics /Chemistry & Chemical Engineering /Materials Science /Electronics /Computer Science /Biotechnology /Bioinformatics /Immunology & Virology /Neurobiology /Agriculture /Information and Communication Technology (ICT) /Space Sciences and Engineering
For general information on the British Chevening Scholarship Programme, please log on to: www.chevening.com
‘Gurukul’ is a unique 12-week advanced leadership programme, created specifically for India’s future leaders, by the renowned London School of Economic and Political Science (LSE). It was launched in 1997 to mark 50 years of India’s independence and since then has become a prestigious name, attracting high-caliber applicants.
Each year twelve exceptional Indian men and women are selected to participate in an intensive programme which addresses the issues faced by leaders in all fields.

Each scholarship covers the following
(a) Full Programme fees
(b) Living expenses for the duration of the scholarship for a maximum period of 12 weeks
(c) Return airfare from India to UK
(d) UK Student Visa

Age limit

28-40 years as on 14 December 2007

Eligibility

Applicants for this programme should be outstanding professionals from any field, able to demonstrate leadership in their chosen field or profession (to be assessed from the personal statement provided with the application form and the references). Applicants must have at least five years of relevant work experience in their chosen field. They should also have excellent proficiency in English and be computer literate.

Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP)

Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships are offered by the Commonwealth

Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom, as part of Britain’s contribution

In the case of awards to developing countries, emphasis is placed on candidates whose work is likely to contribute directly to development objectives.      

Eligibility:

• Awards are generally available to citizens of any Commonwealth country.
• Scholarships are generally available for postgraduate study only.

Scholarship benefits

Scholarships are usually tenable for between one and three years and cover

1. the cost of travel to and from the UK,
2.  tuition fees
3. And living expenses, in some cases an allowance may be paid to help with the cost of maintaining a spouse and family in the UK.

Please see www.csfp-online.org  for details.

Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (ORSAS)

These grants are for postgraduate students undertaking full-time study for a research degree at British higher education institutions.

Award’s details

Applicants must be able to pay tuition fees at the full international (i.e. not the EU/UK) rate. Selection of candidates is based solely on academic merit and research potential. Awards meet the difference between the home and overseas level of tuition fees only and do not cover maintenance costs.
For more information please refer www.orsas.ac.uk

Asia Research Fellowship: This scheme provides support for postdoctoral

Researchers from a number of Asian countries for up to one year.

Eligibility: The research undertaken must be on a subject within the natural sciences, including: physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, engineering science, agricultural, and medical research. Awards are not granted in the areas of the social Sciences or clinical medical research.

For further information

Website:www.royalsoc.ac.uk.

Scholarships for specified nationals

Charles Wallace India Trust - If you're interested in arts and humanities and would like to study, undertake research or gain professional experience in the UK, the Charles Wallace India Trust can help.

Charles Wallace India Trust Awards are of three kinds:

1. Fully Funded Awards: These awards include stipend, international travel and fees.
2. Partial Awards: These awards consist of grants towards fees or maintenance costs.
3. Seminar Awards: There are two 3-week scholarships available to pay the fees for studying literature and creative writing at the Scottish Universities International Summer School at Edinburgh University.

Eligibility:

• An Indian citizen residing in India
• Of age 25-45 depending upon type of award
• Have a good working knowledge of English
• Have completed their first degree/diploma in your area of specialization
• State how you propose to put your training/study to use once you come back to India
• Not have received CWIT grant in last five years.

For details please see: www.wallace-trusts.org.uk

Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships 2008:  For Doctoral Studies at St. John's College, University of Cambridge

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant should be

• An Indian national with a valid Indian passport
• Below 35 years of age
• Holding a Master's (postgraduate) degree from a reputed/recognized 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 a full time Doctoral Research degree from St. John's College, University of Cambridge commencing by September/October.
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Able to fulfill any other admission criteria laid down by the university.

Value of the Award

The scholarships are fully funded

• Academic fees
• International airfare
• Monthly stipend to cover living expenses
• UK Visa

For details, please click here

HSBC Scholarships Programme

Scholarships are to be awarded to outstanding men and women candidates in India each year.

Benefits

Each HSBC Scholarship will be worth upto GBP 25,000 a year and is expected to cover the following costs:

University fees which will be paid directly to the University

1. Board and Lodge expenses sufficient for a single student
2. Books
3. One return economy airfare from India to London (for each of the three years)

The selection criteria

• Previous academic record and future potential of the applicant:
• Leadership qualities
• References

For details, please click here:

The De Souza Trust, Goa Scholarship

This scholarship aims to provide opportunities for dynamic young men and women of Goan(village) origin who have demonstrated academic excellence and extra-curricula achievements to study or train in the UK.
For details, please click here

Voluntary organizations

Voluntary organizations such as religious bodies and charities sometimes award scholarships, though they can be limited in size and scope.

Contact the appropriate organizations in your own country.

Scottish International Scholarships

The Scholarships are available for taught masters courses in science & technology, Creative Industries and Finance at any Scottish Higher Education Institute. Scotland also offers the opportunity to live and work in Scotland for two years after study.

Scholarship benefits

The scholarship covers the tuition fees, return economy airfare and a living allowance.
For details, please click here

Grants and scholarships are also offered by the Indian Government. For details contact University Grants Commission.

Scholarships are also granted by international and non-government organizations. For an overview consult the biannual UNESCO brochure "Studies Abroad".
www.unesco.org/education/studyingabroad/networking/
studyabroad.shtml

Scholarships awarded by Indian Organizations