Dr Man Mohan Singh Scholarships
INTRODUCTION
Dr Manmohan Singh, the Prime Minister of India, is a graduate and Honorary Fellow of St Johns College. He is widely acknowledged as the architect of the economic reforms that have helped propel India onto the World Stage. In honour of Dr Singh St Johns College, the University of Cambridge launched the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships in Delhi in 2007. These awards will enable academically outstanding Indian students to come to St. Johns College, University of Cambridge to study for doctoral degrees in subjects like Science & Technology, Economics and Social Sciences.
Applications in Aerospace Engineering and Energy Studies will be of particular interest
COURSE AND ELIGIBILITY
The applicant should be:
* The applicant should be:
* An Indian national with a valid Indian passport and currently based in India
* Below 35 years of age as on 31 December 2010
* Not already had significant exposure to UK education or received UK government funding.
* Should hold a Masters (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 by September/October 2011
* Fluent in spoken and written English
* Able to fulfil any other admission criteria laid down by the university.
Value of the Award
The scholarships are fully funded:
* Academic fees
* International airfare
* Monthly stipend to cover living expenses
* UK Visa
CAREER PROSPECTS
It is the responsibility of the applicants to identify a suitable Doctoral programme and supervisor at the University of Cambridge, apply for a place for September/October 2011 and secure admission.
1. Identify a suitable doctoral programme and supervisor at the University of Cambridge.
2. Applicants to visit the Board of Graduate Studies (BoGs) website and make formal application to the University at the same time as to the Dr Man Mohan Singh Scholarships.
3. Applicants to select St Johns College as their first choice College on their BoGs application form.
4. Applicants to indicate on their BoGs form that they are applying for the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships, but also to complete the section applying for funding from the University.
5. Apply for the Scholarship on the prescribed format by 31 December 2010 and submit it to the British Council.
PAY PACKAGE
For further information and clarification please contact:
Vishu Sharma
Scholarships
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
delhi.scholarship@in.britishcouncil.org
Last date of submission of applications Friday, 31 December 2010.
For more details Log on :
http://www.britishcouncil.org/india-scholarships-drmanmohansingh.htm#prog