Competitive Examinations, Scholarships
University of Liverpool Scholarships
Address
International Office, University of Liverpool, Senate House, Abercomby Square P. O. Box 147, Liverpool L69 3BX, U.K.
Eligibility
All overseas candidates who firmly accept an offer of a place on an undergraduate course at the University and are liable to pay the tuition fees at the “full cost” rate for overseas students are eligible. Students holding another award, which covers the payment of tuition fees, are not eligible.
Period of scholarship
Three years.
Other Information
Subject: Unrestricted.
Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate by Research Ph.D.
Value: 1,500 p.a.(U.K. Currency).
University of Lancaster : Peel Studentships, Scholarships and Grants.
Address
Administrative Officer, Students Services Division, University House, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YW, U.K.
Period of scholarship
One year.
Application details
Last Date: 2nd June.
Other Information
Subject: Unrestricted.
Level: Undergraduate, Taught postgraduate, Research.
Value: Varying amount; will not normally cover fees. Awarded to supplement emoluments received from other sources.
University of Lancaster : The Country College Awards.
Address
Senior Tutor, The Country College, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YW, U.K.
Application details
Last Date: 28th June.
Other Information
Subject: Unrestricted.
Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate.
Value: 800 (U.K. Currency).
University of Keele : Keele Overseas Scholarship Scheme (KOSS)
Address
International Office, Department of Academic Affairs, Keele University, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, U.K.
Eligibility
Offer of admission by the University, candidates must demonstrate that they have sufficient funding to cover the total cost of their course.
Application details
Last Date : 1st May.
Other Information
Subject: Humanities, Social Science and Science.
Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate.
Value: 1,000 to 1,500 (U.K. Currency) for Humanities and Social Science Courses 2,000 (U.K. Currency) for Sciences or laboratory based courses.
University of Keele: Advance Courses / Research Studentship.
Address
Department of Academic Affair, University of Keele, Keele, Staffforshire ST5 5BG, U.K.
Eligibility
In addition to satisfying the University entrance requirements, candidates will have to appear for the interview at the University. Award holders are obliged to undertake a limited amount of teaching for which there is no additional payment.
Period of scholarship
One year.
Application details
Last Date: 15th March.
Other Information
Subject: Unrestricted.
Level: Postgraduate, Research.
Value: “Home rate” tuition fees plus a grant of 3,725(UK Currency).
University of London, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Scholarships
Address
Admission Officer, London School of Hygiene and Tropical medicine, Kepple Street, London WC1E 7HT, U.K.
Eligibility
Candidates must be entirely self-financing and not holding any other award or part award. Candidates should enclose with the application, evidence of personal funds to cover all maintenance costs.
Period of scholarship
One year.
Application details
Last Date: 1st April.
Other Information
Subject: Unrestricted.
Level: School Diploma, Master’s Degree.
Value: Full tuition fees.
University of London, University College London : Pathfinder Scholarships in Geography.
Address
Geography Department, University College London, 2 Bedford Way, London WC1H OAP, U.K.
Eligibility
Available only to privately financed students. Awarded competitively on academic merit amongst those applicants who have accepted a place at the College.
Period of scholarship
One year.
Other Information
Subject : Geography.
Level : Undergraduate.
Value : The difference between “home” and “overseas” tuition fees.
University of London, University College London : Faculty of Laws / ODA Post Graduate Scholarship
Address
The Postgraduate Officer, Faculty of Laws, University College London, Benthem House, Engleigh Gardens, London WC1H OEG, U.K.
Eligibility
Exceptionally well qualified law graduates.
Period of scholarship
One year.
Application details
Last Date : 17th April.
Other Information
1 scholarship is offered for common Wealth developing countries in Law.
Level : Postgraduate.
Value : Airfares, tuition fees and maintenance costs.
University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies : Felix Scholarship
Address
The Registrar School of Oriental and African Studies,University of London , Thornahough Street, Russell Square, London WC1H OXG.
Eligibility
A first class Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s Degree from an Indian University or comparable institution. Those who already hold degrees from universities outside India are not eligible to apply.
Period of scholarship
Two years.
Application details
Last Date : 31st March.
Other Information
Scholarships are offered in the following
Subjects : Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Law, Politics, Development Studies, Area Studies, Asian and African Language Studies, Arts and Archeology.
Level : Taught postgraduate, Research.
Value : Full fees plus living costs of 417(UK Currency)p.m. for a single student.
University of Oxford : Oxford and Cambridge Society of India Scholarships.
Address
International Office, University Offices, University of Oxford, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD, U.K.
Eligibility
Candidates with a good academic record and an offer of admission to one of the colleges of Oxford OX1 2JD, U.K.
Age : 26 years.
Period of scholarship
Two years.
Application details
Last Date : 30th April.
Other Information
Subject Unrestricted.
Level : Second Bachelor’s, Research.
Value : Rs.50,000 to paid into the scholar elect’s bank account in India once he or she has joined Oxford or Cambridge.
University of Oxford : Felix Scholarships
Address
Graduate Admissions Office, University of Oxford, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD, U.K.
Eligibility
A first class Bachelor’s degree / Master’s degree from an Indian University or comparable institution. Those who already hold degrees from Universities outside India are not eligible to apply.
Age : 30 years.
Period of scholarship
Two years.
Application details
Last Date : 31st March.
Other Information
Subject : Offering all branches.
Level : Taught Postgraduate, Research.
Value : Full fees plus living cost for a single student.
University of Oxford : Oxford Student Scholarships
Address
International Office, University Offices, University of Oxford, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD, U.K.
Eligibility
Candidates must satisfy the minimum requirements for entry to the University of Oxford, must have a good command of written and spoken English and may be asked to produce evidence of formal qualification in English language.
Period of scholarship
Three years.
Application details
Last Date : November.
Other Information
10 scholarships are offered.
Subject : Unrestricted, except Medical Sciences.
Level : Undergraduate, Taught Postgraduate.
Value : Airfares, tuition fees and maintenance costs.
British Gas University of Strathclyde Foreign and Common Wealth Office Post Graduate Scholarships
Address
The Registrar General, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XQ, Scotland, U.K.
Period of scholarship
One year.
Application details
Last Date : February.
Other Information
6 scholarships are offered worldwide for studies in Engineering, Applied Sciences, Business administration level at postgraduate by research or instruction. Outstanding candidates can be considered for Ph.D. level.
Value: Airfares, tuition fees, living expenses, allowance for books and Pre course language tuition, if required.
University of Bristol : Franklin Adams Scholarships
Address
The Dean of Medicine, University of Bristol, Senate House, Bristol BS8 1 TH, U.K.
Eligibility
Candidates may be either medically qualified or have experience in a related field.
Period of scholarship
One year
Application details
Last Date : February.
Other Information
2 Scholarships are offered for developing countries for study in Community health.
Level : Practical experience.
Value : Provide adequate funds for airfares, tuition fees and accommodation.
Brunel University Scholarships
Address
Assistant Registrar (BS), Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH, U.K.
Eligibility
Candidates entering the University for the first time.
Period of scholarship
Three years.
Application details
Last Date : 15th May.
Other Information
Subject : Unrestricted.
Level : Undergraduate, Taught postgraduate.
Value : 1250 p.a.
BCCI Cambridge Scholarships for India
Address
The Cambridge Common Wealth Trust (TPG), c/o Nehru Trust for Cambridge University, Teen Murti House, Teen Murti Marg, New Delhi - 110011.
Eligibility
Candidates must have good academic record.
Age : 26 years.
Period of scholarship
Two years
Application details
Last Date : 1st September for receipt of preliminary application form the following year for postgraduate students.
15 October for affiliated students.
Other Information
Subject : Relevant to India’s needs.
Level : Second Bachelor’s Taught postgraduate.
Value : Airfares, tuition fees and maintenance costs.
Cambridge Nehru Scholarships.
Address
The Joint Secretary, Nehru Trust for Cambridge University, Teen Murti House, Teen Murti Marg, New Delhi - 110011.
Eligibility
Candidates must have a first class honours degree or equivalent. Preference is given to holders of a Master’s with an offer of admission to Cambridge.
Age : 26 years.
Period of scholarship
Three years.
Application details
Last Date : 10th September.
Other Information
10 Scholarships are offered for India.
Subject : Unrestricted.
Level : Research leading to Ph.D.
Value : Airfares, tuition fees and maintenance costs.
Cambridge Overseas Development Administration Scholarships (India)
Address
Cambridge Common Wealth Trust (TPS), c/o Nehru Trust for Cambridge University, Teen Murti House, Teen Murti Mart, New Delhi-110011.
Eligibility
Candidates with a first class Bachelor’s/Master’s degree and not employed by a national or local Government department.
Age : 35 years.
Period of scholarship
One year.
Application details
Last Date : 1st September.
Other Information
Subject : unrestricted.
Level : Taught postgraduate.
Value : Airfares, tuition fees and maintenance costs.
Oxford and Cambridge Society of India Scholarships
Address
The Secretary, Oxford and Cambridge Society of India, 35A, Friends Colony (East), New Delhi - 110065.
Eligibility
Candidates with a good academic record and an offer of admission to one of the colleges of Oxford or Cambridge.
Age : 26 years.
Application details
The candidate is asked to submit the following with the application form : attested copies of Degrees, certificate of age, medical certificate, two passport size photographs, an essay in 400-600 words (preferable typed) indicating the candidate’s academic and extra curricular interests and achievements, and the reasons for pursuing a course of study at Cambridge or Oxford, copy of letter of admission.
Last Date : 30th April.
Other Information
Value : Rs.50,000 to be paid int the scholar elect’s bank account in India once he or she has joined Oxford or Cambridge.
University of Birmingham Neville Camberlain Scholarships
Address
The Academic & Student Division, Office of the Academic Secretary, University of Birmaingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, U.K.
Eligibility
Candidates must have obtained offer of admission to undertake post graduate research.
Period of scholarship
One year.
Other Information
Scholarships are offered worldwide in the following.
Subjects : Humanities.
Preference given to political and social history of Great Britain, the British Empire and the Common Wealth from circa 1850(usually offered annually) for study at Post graduate preferably by research level.