Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships for Indian Students in UK for the year

British Council offers Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships to Indian Students to study doctoral programmes in UK.

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 has launched the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships. 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.

Applications in Aerospace Engineering and Energy Studies will be of particular interest.

Eligibility:

• An Indian national with a valid Indian passport and currently based in India.
• Below 35 years of age, as on 15 January 2014.
• 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.
• Able to fulfill any other admission criteria laid down by the University.

Application Process:
Identify a suitable doctoral programme and supervisor at the University of Cambridge.
Applicants to visit the Board of Graduate Studies (BoGs) website: http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/students/gradadmissions/prospec/ .

Deadline: 15 January 2014.