Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship

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University of Cambridge, St John's College
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Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh shakes hands with U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney after delivering a speech to the Joint session of the United States Congress
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh shakes hands with U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney after delivering a speech to the Joint session of the United States Congress
St John's College heraldic shield
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The Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship is a international award for study at St John's College at the University of Cambridge. They are PhD standard scholarships for prospective Indian PhD students awarded by the College. The award was designed to benefit academically gifted Indian students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and is administered by the British Council.[1] The Scholarship is named in honour of Dr. Manmohan Singh, a former student of the College and Prime Minister of India who is widely acknowledged as the architect of the economic reforms that have helped propel India onto the World Stage.[2][3][4]

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[edit] Scholarship subject award areas

The awards are for study towards doctoral degrees in subjects:

[edit] Eligibilty Criteria

The applicant should be:

  • An Indian national with a valid Indian passport.
  • Below 35 years of age before 31st January in year of application.
  • Holding 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 a full time Doctoral Research degree from St. John’s College , University of Cambridge commencing by September/October.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English.
  • Able to fulfill any other admission criteria laid down by the university.

[edit] Award Value

The scholarships award value areas are:

  • Academic fees
  • International airfare
  • Monthly stipend to cover living expenses
  • UK Visa

[edit] The Interview Panel

the interview panel usually consists of representatives from the three sponsoring companies a representative from the university of Cambridge and a expert member from India (usually an alumnus)

A general Overview of the 2008 interview process (Based on first-hand experience)

  • The questioning for the interview process is usually for 25 mins

the five panel members usually divide it equally among themselves.

  • Except for the expert in the panel all questions from others are non-academic in nature which have no straight answers
  • Brace yourself for some routine why questions such as

the topic ,the department,the university etc...

  • Have some background knowledge on the three sponsoring companies may come in handy anytime
  • Finally the What questions such as

if you dont get this, after this ,10 years down the line etc.

  • they usually give you a chance to ask some specific questions to the panel members so reserve some thoughts for the same


[edit] References

  1. ^ The Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarships 2008 - British Council India
  2. ^ United Kingdom - 2008 Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships for Doctoral Studies for Indian at University of Cambridge » Get Scholarship - Beasiswa
  3. ^ Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships announced
  4. ^ The Hindu : National : Cambridge made me: Manmohan Singh

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