Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarship

Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship 2016

India Education

Since 2007, the Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarships have been enabling Indian students that have been performing brilliantly in academics to go abroad and study in St. John’s College, University of Cambridge, UK for doctoral degrees in subjects like Science & Technology (applications in Aerospace Engineering and Energy Studies are specially welcome), Economics and Social Sciences.

Eligibility Criteria

The prospective candidates should clear the following eligibility criteria:

be an Indian national based out of India currently
have a valid Indian passport
be below 35 years of age on 31 December, 2016
not have had significant exposure to UK education or received UK government funding
receive a postgraduate degree from a recognised Indian institution with a first class award (undergraduate and postgraduate) in the relevant field by October 2017
possess leadership qualities (this will 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)
have selected a full-time doctoral research degree from the University of Cambridge beginning in September or October, 2015
well-versed in both spoken and written English
fulfill any other admission criteria mentioned by Cambridge University

Value of the Scholarship

Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarships for Doctoral Studies are fully funded scholarships for the university of Cambridge. The scholarship package offers following benefits:

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

Application Process

The applicants must:

select a suitable doctoral programme and supervisor at the University of Cambridge.
Visit www.graduate.study.cam.ac.uk and make formally apply to the University and simultaneously to the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships.
Select St. John’s College as your first choice College on their BoGs application form.
Indicate on your BoGs form that your are applying for the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships and also complete the section applying for funding from the University.

Important

Only those applicants who get an offer of admission at St John’s College will be eligible for the award of the Scholarship.
Candidates should NOT approach St John’s College directly at this stage.

Important Dates

You must apply for the scholarship on the prescribed format by 15 January, 2017 and submit it to the British Council. Click here to download the 2017 application form.

Interview (in Delhi) of short listed candidates: April, 2017 (Candidates must make their own travel and stay arrangements)

Selection Process

Application for Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarships for Doctoral Studies routed through British Council. Candidates are short listed on the basis of applications received by the British Council, followed by personal interviews, held in British Council, New Delhi.

Subsequent to the interviews the selection committee identifies the required number of candidates for the awards. The decision of the selection committee will be final. Selection results will be communicated within a month following the interview.

The British Council will acknowledge receipt of applications through the emails provided on the application form. Therefore you must provide your latest and accurate email ID. The British Council will not be responsible for failure in delivery of e-mail.

The British Council will contact only the short-listed candidates to invite them for interviews. You must not contact the British Council office directly.

Contact Details

British Council

17, Kasturba Gandhi Marg

New Delhi 110001, India

Tel +91 (0)11 23711401 (extn. 272)

Fax +91 (0) 11 23710717

Direct tel: +91 (0)11 41497272

Email: [email protected]

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