The University of Oxford announces Rhodes scholarship. The Scholarship is initially for a period of two years but if necessary can be extended to a third year.
The Rhodes Trustees would consider granting a third year only if it is clear that the additional year is eminently in the interest of a scholar’s studies and future career. It is essential to have a satisfactory conduct and general record for this. Two years is the minimum period (and three years the maximum) for which a Rhodes scholarship can be awarded. Confirmation of the Scholarship at election is however, subject to the Scholar-elect’s acceptance by a college and by the concerned faculty in case of a research degree.
A Rhodes scholarship covers approved university and college fees for which payment is made directly to the Scholar’s college. It also covers living expenses sufficient to enable a Scholar to meet the necessary expenses for term-time and vacations. 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.
Tenure of other awards in conjunction with a Rhodes scholarship is not permitted without prior consultation with the Secretary to the Trust in Oxford.
Eligibility requirements:
- The Scholarships are open to citizens of India
- Candidates must be of such an age that they will have passed their 19th and not have passed 25th birthday on the 1st October, 2013
- Candidates must have 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
- Candidates for medical studies should consult the Secretary, as well as the Medical School Offices at Oxford, before submitting an application. Particular difficulties may arise for those wishing to do research in clinical departments
- Marriage is not a bar to applying for, or holding, a Rhodes scholarship. However, married candidates should bear in mind that the scholarship stipend is sufficient only for one person and that the Trust takes no financial responsibility for the support of a scholar’s spouse
- Moreover, spouses who are not British citizens will find it very difficult to obtain permission to undertake paid work in England
- Subject to ratification by the Rhodes Trustees, the Committee of Selection for India is responsible for deciding whether candidates comply with forgoing conditions, and for making the nominations
The Scholarship for which application is to be made in 2012 will be tenable from October 2013.
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