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, the University of Cambridge launched the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships in Delhi in 2007. 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.
All candidates interested in applying for the scholarship must be an Indian national with a valid Indian passport and currently based in India, below 35 years of age as on 31 December 2011, not already had significant exposure to UK education or received UK government funding, 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, have advanced knowledge of English language, be able to fulfil any other admission criteria laid down by the university.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 December 2011.
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