British Fellowships from the External Scholarship
INTRODUCTION
The Nehru Centenary
British Fellowships from the External Scholarship Division, MHRD are
offered by the British Government in collaboration with the External
Scholarship Division, Ministry of Human Resource and Development.
Under this scholarship scheme, students are sent to the United Kingdom
to pursue higher studies or conduct research in the following fields of
study:
* Energy Conservation
* Small Business Development
* English Language
* Economics
* International Relations
Notification : The notification is part of the General Information Notification published every year
COURSE AND ELIGIBILITY
The following are the eligibility criterion for the Nehru Centenary
British Fellowships/ Awards.
* Candidates should not be more than 34 years of age. However, in
case of SC/ST candidates, an age limit of 36 years is acceptable
* Candidates should have a consistently good academic record with
post graduation in the relevant field of study
* Candidates should be Indian nationals resident in India at the
time of applying for the scholarship
Additional requirements:
* Candidates should stay in India for 2 years in succession after
return from the United Kingdom
* Candidates should have a fair degree of knowledge in the
geography, culture and heritage of the United Kingdom.
Duration :
Fifteen (15) Nehru Centenary British Fellowships are offered for a
period of 3 years
CAREER PROSPECTS
Value of Scholarship
Full financial assistance under the fellowship scheme are provided by
the British Government and covers the following
* Tuition fees
* Staying and living expenses
* International air fare
Application:
Typed applications on plain paper along with requisite documents should
be sent to Director (Scholarship), Ministry of Human Resource
Development, Department. Of Education, External Scholarship, within the
fixed date:
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Notification : The
notification is part of the General Information Notification published
every year during the month of December.
Address :
Director (Scholarship),
Ministry of Human Resource Development
Department of Education,
External Scholarships Division,
A-1/W3 Curzon Road Barracks, K.G. Marg,
New Delhi 110001
Phone No: 011- 3384501