Dr Manmonhan 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 is launching 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, Marine Engineering and Energy Studies (both policy areas and technical areas, especially with practical applicability for India) will be of particular interest.

Eligibilty for The Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships

An Indian national with a valid Indian passport

Below 35 years of age as on 31 January 2008

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 2008

Fluent in spoken and written English

Able to fulfil any other admission criteria laid down by the university. The Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships are fully funded:

Academic fees

International airfare

Monthly stipend to cover living expenses

UK Visa Process for Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships

It is the responsibility of the applicants to identify a suitable Doctoral programme and supervisor at the University of Cambridge , apply for a place for September/October and secure admission.

Identify a suitable doctoral programme and supervisor at the University of Cambridge. Applicants to visit the Board of Graduate Studies (BoGs) website and make formal application to the University at the same time as to the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships.

The Graduate Admissions Office,
St John's College,
Cambridge,
CB2 1 TP, UK

Or
e-mailed to graduate-admissions@joh.cam.ac.uk

For any queries, please contact

Scholarships, British Council,
17, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi 110001, India
Tel +91 (0)11 41497272, Fax +91 (0) 11 23710717

Delhi: delhi.scholarship@in.britishcouncil.org
Mumbai: mumbai.scholarship@in.britishcouncil.org
Chennai: chennai.scholarship@in.britishcouncil.org
Kolkata: kolkata.scholarship@in.britishcoucnil.org

Web site: www.britishcouncil.org/india

British Chevening Scholarship Programme for Indian students to study in UK
Charles Wallace India Trust Awards
Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships
The De Souza-Trust Goa Scholarship
The Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships

The Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships 2011 2012