Deadline- 15 January 2014
Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships opportunity has been announced in the fields of Science & Technology, Economics and Social Sciences. This program is being supported by British Council. These awards will enable academically outstanding Indian students to come to St. John’s College, University of Cambridge to study for doctoral degrees.
Scholarship covers-
- Academic fees
- International airfare
- Monthly stipend to cover living expenses
- UK Visa
Eligibility & Criteria-
- 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
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