Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships 2019

To apply you need to meet these conditions: 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 2018 * 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 2019 * Fluent in spoken and written English * Able to fulfil any other admission criteria laid down by the university Value of award The scholarships are fully funded: • Academic fees • International airfare • Monthly stipend to cover living expenses • UK Visa.

Applications close on 15 January 2019. Apply before this date — late submissions are not considered.

Apply in 1 steps: 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 2019 and secure admission. 1. Identify a suitable doctoral programme and supervisor at the University of Cambridge 2. Applicants to visit the University of Cambridge Graduate Admissons Office web site: www.graduate.study.cam.ac.uk and make formal application to the University. 3. Applicants to select St John’s College as their first choice College on their application form. 4. Applicants to indicate on their Graduate Application Form via the Applicant Portal that they are applying for the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships if asked (this is not mandatory), but also to complete the section applying for funding from the University. 5. Applicants to complete the online College Application form for the Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarships Competition via the College website to notify St John’s that they have applied to the University and wish to be considered for the Scholarship. This form must be returned to St John’s by 15 January 2019. Notes: • Only those applicants who get an offer of admission at St John’s College will be eligible for the award of the Scholarship. • Candidates should NOT approach St John’s College directly at this stage..

This scholarship is open to all students and is run by Dr Manmohan Singh.