The Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships 2010
For Doctoral Studies at St. John's College, University of Cambridge
Dr Manmohan Singh, the Prime Minister of India, is a graduate and Honorary Fellow of St John’s 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 John’s 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. John’s College, University of Cambridge to study for doctoral degrees in subjects like Science & Technology, Economics and Social Sciences.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be:
* An Indian national with a valid Indian passport and currently based in India
* Below 35 years of age as on 15 December 2009
* 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 by September/October 2010
* Fluent in spoken and written English
* Able to fulfill any other admission criteria laid down by the university.
Further information
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 Tuesday, 15 December 2009.
The University of Cambridge and St John’s College would like to acknowledge and thank the sponsors of the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships: BP Foundation, Rolls-Royce and Others.
For more details, visit: www.britishcouncil.org/india
For Doctoral Studies at St. John's College, University of Cambridge
Dr Manmohan Singh, the Prime Minister of India, is a graduate and Honorary Fellow of St John’s 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 John’s 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. John’s College, University of Cambridge to study for doctoral degrees in subjects like Science & Technology, Economics and Social Sciences.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be:
* An Indian national with a valid Indian passport and currently based in India
* Below 35 years of age as on 15 December 2009
* 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 by September/October 2010
* Fluent in spoken and written English
* Able to fulfill any other admission criteria laid down by the university.
Further information
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 Tuesday, 15 December 2009.
The University of Cambridge and St John’s College would like to acknowledge and thank the sponsors of the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships: BP Foundation, Rolls-Royce and Others.
For more details, visit: www.britishcouncil.org/india