Let us now look at some of the scholarship and fellowship programmes of repute.
Rhodes Scholarship
This is a prestigious scholarship, tenable at the University of Oxford. Election to the scholarship is normally for two years; may be renewed, at the discretion of Trustees, for a third and final year for those who were initially admitted to Oxford to pursue a doctoral degree. Covers approved university and college fees and other charges for which payment is made directly to the Scholar's college, and living expenses.
The Trust will also meet the cost of a Scholar's air travel, economy class, to the United Kingdom and of return to India on completion of studies at Oxford. Age: 19 - 25 years
At least a first class degree in Humanities, Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture or Medicine from an Indian university. Candidates who are in the final year of a degree course and have exceptionally bright academic record may also apply. Contact: Office of the Indian Secretary, Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee, PO Box 2108, Delhi - 110 007; e-mail: : secretary@rhodesscholarships-
india.com
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Must have a first class or high second class honours degree or its equivalent. Should normally be under the age of 30.
Must apply to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses study: Research leading to the Ph.D degree, One-year postgraduate courses (M.Phil, LLM, Diploma, etc.) Second Bachelor degree as an Affiliated Student. MBB Chair Clinical Studies: Must be admitted to Cambridge through the University's normal academic procedures. They cover the full cost of study at Cambridge for a single person — all approved university and college tuition fees, a maintenance allowance, a further discretionary allowance for study-related activities, and one return economy airfare between U.K. and the scholar's normal country of residence.
Contact : Gates Cambridge Trust, PO Box 252, Cambridge CB2 1TZ, England; e-mail: info@gates.scholarships.
cam.ac.uk)
Fulbright Fellowships
Support for a wide variety of programmes in the U.S. Enable the scholars to undertake useful service back in the home country after the tenure. Should have a high level of academic/ professional achievement.
Contact Executive Director, USEFI, Fulbright House, 12 Hailey Road, New Delhi-110 001, or United States Educational Foundation in India, American Consulate building, 220 Anna Salai, Chennai 600 006; Phone: 044-28112049, 28112000; e-Mail: usefimas@md2.vsnl.net.in. Website: www.fulbright-india.org
British Chevening Scholarship Programme
Chevening scholarships offer an opportunity to deserving Indian students and professionals who wish to study or train in the U.K., to achieve their goals, by providing financial assistance. The scholarships cover tuition fee (up to a maximum of £12,000) and living expenses for scholars going for one-year master's programmes. International airfares are normally not covered.
Master's courses of more than 12 months duration, Ph.D and other research courses are not considered.
For short courses, all costs except international airfares. Chevening scholars must study in the U.K. for at least three months. Can be used to study most subjects.
Eligibility: Indian nationals of outstanding academic ability; age: 25-35 years.
Course / Institution Selection: Search website.
Detailed information and application forms at:
1. The British Council, 737 Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002 (Ph: 044- 52050600; email:
Chennai.scholarship@
in.britishcouncil.org
2. British Library, 23, Kasturba Road Cross, Bangalore 560 001
Phone: 080- 22213485k; email: bl.bangalore@in.
britishcouncil.org
3. British Library, 5-9-22 Sarovar Centre, Secretariat Road, Hyderabad 500 063; Phone: 040- 2348 3333; email: bl.hyderabad@in.britishcouncil
4. British Library, YMCA Building, Thiruvananthapuram 695 001 (Phone: 0471-2330716, 2337717; email: bl.trivandrum@in.
The British Council provides a comprehensive pre-departure package of services — gratis UK visa, advice on studying and living in the U.K., travel, reception, payments and advice on accommodation as well as welfare of the scholars in the U.K.
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