Your 2010 scholarship calendar
Here’s a primer on the scholarships that can fund your studies abroad Vimal Joshi reports
January
Name of scholarship: Charles Wallace Scholarship (short research or professional visits)
What’s it about? Every year, the trust gives 10 to 15 grants towards the costs of short visits to the UK by academic research scholars and professionals. The grants are intended as contributions towards costs of a visit of three weeks to a month. Applicants planning to stay longer are advised to supplement this grant from other sources. These do not cover international fares.
Eligibility: Candidates should be Indian citizens and aged between 25 and 45. They should have good knowledge of English, have completed their studies and have had four or more years of research or professional experience. Preference is given to post-doctoral applicants.
How to apply: Visit for further details
April
Name of scholarship: Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship (St. Antony’s College, Oxford)
What’s it about? Scholarships are offered for advanced research in modern Indian studies in history, economics and political science at the Oxford University. Scholars would be given a stipend of 24536 pounds in the first year, which is extendable for another year.
Eligibility: Candidates must be Indian nationals in the age group of 30-40 years.
They should have a brilliant academic record with 60 per cent marks at the Master’s level and a PhD degree in the subject or published works of equivalent merit. They must have at least three years’ teaching experience at the graduate or post-graduate level.
How to apply: Visit
October
Name of scholarship: The Gates Cambridge Scholarships
What’s it about: The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation offers scholarships for PG or research studies at Cambridge University. Every year, the foundation selects around 90 scholars from around the world. You must first apply to the university for an admission. All applications are first evaluated by the respective academic department at Cambridge. Of these, the department then recommends the very best applicants to the trust. So, aspirants must apply to both — for admission to the course and the scholarship at the same time.
Eligibility: Candidates must have a first class or high second class honours degree or equivalent from a recognised university and must secure admission to the Cambridge University on their own. They may apply to study any subject available at the university, in any full-time residential course leading to a PhD degree, one-year PG qualification, two year MSc degree, second Bachelor’s degree as an affiliated student or MBBChir clinical studies
How to apply: Visit www.gatesscholar.org for further details
Name of scholarship: Vanier Canada Scholarships
What’s it about? The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) programme is designed to attract and retain doctoral students who demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in doctoral studies, at one of its 92 universities. It offers a significant financial award (Canadian $50,000 per year for three years) to assist successful candidates during their studies. Last year, the last date for application was November 6.
Eligibility: Candidates must have brilliant academic results (demonstrated by transcripts, awards and distinctions); a programme of study and demonstrated potential of leadership skills and relevant professional and academic experience, including research training and potential leadership ability.
How to apply: Visit www.vanier.gc.ca/process-processus-eng.shtml for further details
November
Name of scholarship: Czech Republic Scholarships
What’s it about?Four scholarships are offered for Master’s and PhD (two each for both) in agriculture and electrical/ electronics/ mechanical engineering. In agriculture, only doctoral fellowships would be offered. Scholars would be entitled to receive 7000 CZK (Czech crown) per month for Master’s and 7,500 CZK per month in PhD. Travel costs (both sides) are to be borne by the candidate.
Eligibility: Candidates must have a good academic record with at least 60 per cent marks in the relevant subject at the Bachelor’s level for a Master’s programme and at least 60 per cent marks at the Master’s level in the field of study or equivalent qualification in the subject selected. A summary of the study proposal should be furnished. Applicants who graduated from Czech universities enjoy priority over other candidates.
How to apply: Visit www.education.nic.in for further details
December
Name of scholarship: Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships
What’s it about? Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships enable academically outstanding Indian students to go to St. John’s College, University of Cambridge, to study for doctoral degrees in areas like science and technology, economics and social sciences. Applications in aerospace engineering and energy studies will be of particular interest to the selectors.
Eligibility: Applicants must be below 35 years of age and hold a Master’s degree — with first class (UG and PG) — from a reputable/recognised Indian university/ institution in the relevant subject/field
How to apply: Visit www.britishcouncil.org
Note: The above information is based on 2009 compiled by Vimal Joshi
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