British Council Goa Education Trust Scholarships 2012
The British Council has announced scholarships to the United Kingdom (UK) for Goans students funded by the Goa Education Trust (GET) Scholarships.
Goa Education Trust (GET) has been conceptualized by the industrious Dempo and Fomento groups from Goa. GET is aimed to provide Goans an efficient medium to pursue the best available opportunities in education, in whatever areas they desire. It will provide scholarships and/or research fellowships etc. to Eligible Students for their post graduate studies in the United Kingdom in all spheres, fields and departments
Since the introduction of the scholarship in 2010, several Goan students have successfully completed their studies in subjects as diverse as Journalism, Education, Ancient History and the law.
The GET scholarships are funded by the Goa Education Trust which aims to provide financial assistance for self-motivated young people of Goan origin or those holding Goan domicile to study or train in the UK.
Applicant should be Indian citizens, residents of Goa or born of Goan parents, below 30 years of age at the time of applying and graduates who have excellent academic track record and extracurricular achievement.
Deadline for applications: 15 May 2012
For details, please contact:
GET Scholarships
British Council Division
British Deputy High Commission
901, 9th Floor, Tower1, One Indiabulls Centre,
841, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road (West),
Mumbai 400 013
Tel: +91-22-67486748
Email:mumbai.enquiry@in.britishcouncil.org
For more information visit : http://www.britishcouncil.org/india.htm
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Monday, November 8, 2010
British Council Chevening Programme 2011
British Council Chevening Programme 2011
The Chevening Rolls-Royce Science and Innovation Leadership Programme is a tailor-made programme for mid-career Indian professionals working in the fields of science, innovation, and related public administration.
The foreign and Commonwealth Office and Rolls-Royce are offering these fully funded scholarships for the first time in India. This programme presents a remarkable fifteen week opportunity at the Said Business School, University of Oxford. It will enable 12 scholars to explore innovation and science policy, from an academic, practical and personal perspective. .
The Chevening programme, has, over 26 years, provided more than 30,000 Scholarships at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the UK for postgraduate students or researchers from countries across the world.
Each scholarship covers the following:
* Full Programme fees
* Living expenses for the duration of the scholarship for a maximum period of 15 weeks
* Return airfare from India to UK
* UK Visa
Last date for submission of applications: Sunday, 21 November 2010.
For more information visit-: http://www.britishcouncil.org/india.htm
The Chevening Rolls-Royce Science and Innovation Leadership Programme is a tailor-made programme for mid-career Indian professionals working in the fields of science, innovation, and related public administration.
The foreign and Commonwealth Office and Rolls-Royce are offering these fully funded scholarships for the first time in India. This programme presents a remarkable fifteen week opportunity at the Said Business School, University of Oxford. It will enable 12 scholars to explore innovation and science policy, from an academic, practical and personal perspective. .
The Chevening programme, has, over 26 years, provided more than 30,000 Scholarships at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the UK for postgraduate students or researchers from countries across the world.
Each scholarship covers the following:
* Full Programme fees
* Living expenses for the duration of the scholarship for a maximum period of 15 weeks
* Return airfare from India to UK
* UK Visa
Last date for submission of applications: Sunday, 21 November 2010.
For more information visit-: http://www.britishcouncil.org/india.htm
Friday, October 1, 2010
Commonwealth Split-site Doctoral Scholarship 2011
Commonwealth Split-site Doctoral Scholarship 2011
Applications are invited for the award of Commonwealth Split-site Doctoral Scholarship for the academic year 2011 offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom Scholarships are available in all disciplines including Medicine and Dentistry.
Eligibility :
Citizen and Residency : Candidate should be the citizen of India.
Qualification Requirement : Hold, by 1st October, 2011, a first degree of upper second class Honours standard (or above) or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification which will normally be a Master's degree AND in the fields of medicine and dentistry, have qualified as A Doctor or Dentist between 1st October, 2001 and 30th September, 2006.
Duration : 12 months period of study or two six months periods.
Effective date of award : The scholarship will commence from September/October, 2011 in U.K.
Application must be submitted using the Commission's Electronic Application System (EAS), a link to which is available on website at www.cscuk.org.uk/apply/postgraduate_study.asp
The form can be downloaded, saved and completed electronically but should then be printed six times and submitted to UGC duly signed by the vice-Chancellor (in case of University / College) and Executive Head (in case of Institution) along with office seal and with all the required supporting documents (attested copies of original) so as to reach the Section Office (IC Section), Room No. 505, University Grants Commission, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110 002 on or before 15th October, 2010. Application received after due date will not be entertained.
For more information visit-: http://www.cscuk.org.uk/
Applications are invited for the award of Commonwealth Split-site Doctoral Scholarship for the academic year 2011 offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom Scholarships are available in all disciplines including Medicine and Dentistry.
Eligibility :
Citizen and Residency : Candidate should be the citizen of India.
Qualification Requirement : Hold, by 1st October, 2011, a first degree of upper second class Honours standard (or above) or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification which will normally be a Master's degree AND in the fields of medicine and dentistry, have qualified as A Doctor or Dentist between 1st October, 2001 and 30th September, 2006.
Duration : 12 months period of study or two six months periods.
Effective date of award : The scholarship will commence from September/October, 2011 in U.K.
Application must be submitted using the Commission's Electronic Application System (EAS), a link to which is available on website at www.cscuk.org.uk/apply/postgraduate_study.asp
The form can be downloaded, saved and completed electronically but should then be printed six times and submitted to UGC duly signed by the vice-Chancellor (in case of University / College) and Executive Head (in case of Institution) along with office seal and with all the required supporting documents (attested copies of original) so as to reach the Section Office (IC Section), Room No. 505, University Grants Commission, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110 002 on or before 15th October, 2010. Application received after due date will not be entertained.
For more information visit-: http://www.cscuk.org.uk/
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Plan 2011
Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Plan 2011
Commonwealth Scholarships in United Kingdom 2011
Applications are invited from Indian nationals for nominations from India for the award of Commonwealth Scholarships in United Kingdom tenable from October 2011 for higher studies/research/specialized training in the subjects mentioned below in the United Kingdom. Up to Sixty (60) nominations are to be sent to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission for final selection to be made by them. Out of these not more than twenty five (25) are for doctoral studies (including via the spilt-site mode) reflecting operational quotas for awards.
Eligibility
The candidate should not be more than 40 years of age as on 15.09.2010 and fulfill the minimum qualifications as per Para (IV) below.
Level of Course
These scholarships will be awarded for studies leading to either: -
(1) Six Months of Clinical Training (For MBBS, BDS,MS, MD degree holders only)
1. Cancer Research 2. Cardiology 3. Gynecology 4. Medicine 5. Dentistry 6. Orthopedics 7. Neurology and 8. ENT.
*From 1st October 2010, all international medical graduates, including those on Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships, who apply for registration with the GMC will be required to score 7.0 or above in every band of the academic IELTS test. Applicants in medicine and dentistry whose programme requires them to practise clinically, or to work in a laboratory department reporting on samples from Patents, can be considered only if they are eligible for registration with the General Medical Council or the General Dental Council.
(2) (i) One Year Taught Masters Courses or Equivalent Degree, (ii) Doctoral Degree of three years degree(iii) One year research on a split site basis, towards a PhD at a university in home country
(A) Engineering and Technology:
1. Electronics/Electrical 2. Environmental Studies 3. Remote Sensing Technology 4. Communication Engineering 5. Biotechnology or Biochemical Engineering 6. Robotics 7. Computer Applications/Computer Science 8. Aerospace Engg./Aeronautics 9. Civil Engineering 10. Material Science 11. Mining Engineering and 12. Marine Engg.
(B) Science (PURE AND APPLIED)
1. Mathematics 2. Molecular Biology 3. Physics and 4. Chemistry (including Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry).
(C) Agriculture
1. Agronomy & Forestry.
(D) Humanities and Social Sciences
1. History 2. Sociology 3. **Management Studies 4. Economics 5. Philosophy 6.Psychology 7. Law 8. English (Literature/Linguistics) and 9. Political Science with International Relations
Candidates who have already completed Ph.D. or are about to complete it will not be considered.
Minimum Qualifications
The candidates must have completed tertiary education in English Medium :-
(A) For Masters Degree or Six Months Clinical Training
One should hold or able to produce the certificate of Bachelor’s Degree by 31st August 2011 in the subject field concerned (indicated above) securing 60% or above marks in Humanities and Social Science group and 65% or above marks in Medical, Engineering and Technology, Science and Agriculture Group. Candidate should give one page academic justification for pursuing the course in U.K.
Candidates who wish to undertake postgraduate study in Business and/or Management should before applying for a Commonwealth Scholarship, have taken the Graduate Management Admission Test (Princeton Test). Enquiries to: G.M.A.T. Educational Testing Services, Box 966 – R, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A. Candidates for awards in Economics and related subjects should be aware that a number of departments may require them, before admission, to pass the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) of which details may be obtained from Graduate Record Examination, Educational Testing Service, Box 955, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A. Service, Box 955, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A.
Applicants for level of course at ‘1’ in Para III above whose programme requires them to practice clinically, or to work in a laboratory department reporting on samples from patients, can be considered only if they are eligible for registration with the General Medical Council or the General Dental Council. Information about current conditions for registration can be obtained from: -
“The General Medical Council,
Overseas Registration Division,
178 – 202 Great Portland Street,
London WIN 6JE, or,
The General Dental Council,
37 Wimpole Street,
London WIM 8DQ”
Candidates whose native language is not English will be required to provide evidence that they have sufficient competence in English to practice Medicine or Dentistry in the United Kingdom. Nominated candidates will be required to take the IELTS, for which they may contact local British Council Office.
(B) FOR Ph.D. DEGREE:-
One should hold or able to produce the certificate of Master’s Degree by 31st August 2011 in the concerned subject fields (indicated above) securing 60% or above marks in Humanities and Social Science group and 65% or above marks in the relevant subjects in Medical, Engineering and Technology, Science and Agriculture group.
Value of Award
Each scholarship provides: -
(A) Student concessionary or other approved air fare to the United Kingdom by the most direct and economical route and return on expiry of the scholarship (the cost of journey made before receipt of award will not normally be reimbursed nor can fares be paid for a scholar’s dependents).
(B) Approved tuition and examination fees.
(C) A personal maintenance allowance payable monthly.
(D) A grant for books and apparatus in the first year of study and for a subsequent full year also; and a grant towards the expenses preparing a thesis of dissertation, where applicable;
(E) A grant for expenses of approved travel within the U.K.
(F) An initial clothing grant for most scholars on first arrival from tropical developing countries;
(G) Where a host institution has in advance declared and the Commission has accepted, the need for fieldwork outside the United Kingdom, a grant towards the cost of such fieldwork, which shall not normally exceed one economy and tourist class return fare to the fieldwork location. Scholars for whom fieldwork fares are provided to their home country shall not be entitled to a mid – term homeward fare;
(H) For married scholars selected by the Commission for awards exceeding 12 months, a marriage allowance per mensem is payable provided that the husband and wife are residing together at the same address in the United Kingdom. It is not paid when a husband or wife of the scholars is also in receipt of an award, or is in paid employment. For such married couples accompanied by their children, a child allowance is payable for the first, second and third child under the age of 16 provided they are residing with their parents. A scholar who is unaccompanied by spouse but accompanied by children for whom he/she is legally responsible, shall receive the equivalent of the spouse’s allowance for the first child, and child allowances for the second and third child, irrespective of the length of tenure of award.
Scholar’s emoluments are not subject to United Kingdom income tax, but holders and their spouses may be liable for the payment at least in part of any Council tax levied by the local authority where they live.
Last Date of Receipt Of Applications
(A) For those applying by post, applications on plain paper (as per format given below) alongwith the required documents (attested copies of all certificates/degrees/diplomas have to be attached) should reach Section Officer, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, External Scholarship Division, ES.4 Section, A-2/W-4, Curzon Road Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi – 110 001 by 15th September 2010. (Tele. No. 23384501, 23386401 and 23384687, 23382498)
(B) For those applying online, hard copy of application alongwith supporting documents should be submitted to reach the above-mentioned address by 20th September 2010
For more information visit-: http://www.education.nic.in/scho_announcements/uk-2011.asp
Commonwealth Scholarships in United Kingdom 2011
Applications are invited from Indian nationals for nominations from India for the award of Commonwealth Scholarships in United Kingdom tenable from October 2011 for higher studies/research/specialized training in the subjects mentioned below in the United Kingdom. Up to Sixty (60) nominations are to be sent to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission for final selection to be made by them. Out of these not more than twenty five (25) are for doctoral studies (including via the spilt-site mode) reflecting operational quotas for awards.
Eligibility
The candidate should not be more than 40 years of age as on 15.09.2010 and fulfill the minimum qualifications as per Para (IV) below.
Level of Course
These scholarships will be awarded for studies leading to either: -
(1) Six Months of Clinical Training (For MBBS, BDS,MS, MD degree holders only)
1. Cancer Research 2. Cardiology 3. Gynecology 4. Medicine 5. Dentistry 6. Orthopedics 7. Neurology and 8. ENT.
*From 1st October 2010, all international medical graduates, including those on Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships, who apply for registration with the GMC will be required to score 7.0 or above in every band of the academic IELTS test. Applicants in medicine and dentistry whose programme requires them to practise clinically, or to work in a laboratory department reporting on samples from Patents, can be considered only if they are eligible for registration with the General Medical Council or the General Dental Council.
(2) (i) One Year Taught Masters Courses or Equivalent Degree, (ii) Doctoral Degree of three years degree(iii) One year research on a split site basis, towards a PhD at a university in home country
(A) Engineering and Technology:
1. Electronics/Electrical 2. Environmental Studies 3. Remote Sensing Technology 4. Communication Engineering 5. Biotechnology or Biochemical Engineering 6. Robotics 7. Computer Applications/Computer Science 8. Aerospace Engg./Aeronautics 9. Civil Engineering 10. Material Science 11. Mining Engineering and 12. Marine Engg.
(B) Science (PURE AND APPLIED)
1. Mathematics 2. Molecular Biology 3. Physics and 4. Chemistry (including Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry).
(C) Agriculture
1. Agronomy & Forestry.
(D) Humanities and Social Sciences
1. History 2. Sociology 3. **Management Studies 4. Economics 5. Philosophy 6.Psychology 7. Law 8. English (Literature/Linguistics) and 9. Political Science with International Relations
Candidates who have already completed Ph.D. or are about to complete it will not be considered.
Minimum Qualifications
The candidates must have completed tertiary education in English Medium :-
(A) For Masters Degree or Six Months Clinical Training
One should hold or able to produce the certificate of Bachelor’s Degree by 31st August 2011 in the subject field concerned (indicated above) securing 60% or above marks in Humanities and Social Science group and 65% or above marks in Medical, Engineering and Technology, Science and Agriculture Group. Candidate should give one page academic justification for pursuing the course in U.K.
Candidates who wish to undertake postgraduate study in Business and/or Management should before applying for a Commonwealth Scholarship, have taken the Graduate Management Admission Test (Princeton Test). Enquiries to: G.M.A.T. Educational Testing Services, Box 966 – R, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A. Candidates for awards in Economics and related subjects should be aware that a number of departments may require them, before admission, to pass the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) of which details may be obtained from Graduate Record Examination, Educational Testing Service, Box 955, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A. Service, Box 955, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A.
Applicants for level of course at ‘1’ in Para III above whose programme requires them to practice clinically, or to work in a laboratory department reporting on samples from patients, can be considered only if they are eligible for registration with the General Medical Council or the General Dental Council. Information about current conditions for registration can be obtained from: -
“The General Medical Council,
Overseas Registration Division,
178 – 202 Great Portland Street,
London WIN 6JE, or,
The General Dental Council,
37 Wimpole Street,
London WIM 8DQ”
Candidates whose native language is not English will be required to provide evidence that they have sufficient competence in English to practice Medicine or Dentistry in the United Kingdom. Nominated candidates will be required to take the IELTS, for which they may contact local British Council Office.
(B) FOR Ph.D. DEGREE:-
One should hold or able to produce the certificate of Master’s Degree by 31st August 2011 in the concerned subject fields (indicated above) securing 60% or above marks in Humanities and Social Science group and 65% or above marks in the relevant subjects in Medical, Engineering and Technology, Science and Agriculture group.
Value of Award
Each scholarship provides: -
(A) Student concessionary or other approved air fare to the United Kingdom by the most direct and economical route and return on expiry of the scholarship (the cost of journey made before receipt of award will not normally be reimbursed nor can fares be paid for a scholar’s dependents).
(B) Approved tuition and examination fees.
(C) A personal maintenance allowance payable monthly.
(D) A grant for books and apparatus in the first year of study and for a subsequent full year also; and a grant towards the expenses preparing a thesis of dissertation, where applicable;
(E) A grant for expenses of approved travel within the U.K.
(F) An initial clothing grant for most scholars on first arrival from tropical developing countries;
(G) Where a host institution has in advance declared and the Commission has accepted, the need for fieldwork outside the United Kingdom, a grant towards the cost of such fieldwork, which shall not normally exceed one economy and tourist class return fare to the fieldwork location. Scholars for whom fieldwork fares are provided to their home country shall not be entitled to a mid – term homeward fare;
(H) For married scholars selected by the Commission for awards exceeding 12 months, a marriage allowance per mensem is payable provided that the husband and wife are residing together at the same address in the United Kingdom. It is not paid when a husband or wife of the scholars is also in receipt of an award, or is in paid employment. For such married couples accompanied by their children, a child allowance is payable for the first, second and third child under the age of 16 provided they are residing with their parents. A scholar who is unaccompanied by spouse but accompanied by children for whom he/she is legally responsible, shall receive the equivalent of the spouse’s allowance for the first child, and child allowances for the second and third child, irrespective of the length of tenure of award.
Scholar’s emoluments are not subject to United Kingdom income tax, but holders and their spouses may be liable for the payment at least in part of any Council tax levied by the local authority where they live.
Last Date of Receipt Of Applications
(A) For those applying by post, applications on plain paper (as per format given below) alongwith the required documents (attested copies of all certificates/degrees/diplomas have to be attached) should reach Section Officer, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, External Scholarship Division, ES.4 Section, A-2/W-4, Curzon Road Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi – 110 001 by 15th September 2010. (Tele. No. 23384501, 23386401 and 23384687, 23382498)
(B) For those applying online, hard copy of application alongwith supporting documents should be submitted to reach the above-mentioned address by 20th September 2010
For more information visit-: http://www.education.nic.in/scho_announcements/uk-2011.asp
Friday, July 23, 2010
British Council Education UK Virtual Exhibition
British Council Education UK Virtual Exhibition
Online Virtual Exhibition on Education UK
An opportunity for students to get the related information from the representatives of the UK Institutions available online
Education UK is holding a Virtual Exhibition for the period from 15 July to 05 August 2010.
It has 17 participating UK Institutions which will provide you information related to various courses, scholarships, admission procedures etc.
By participating in the Virtual Exhibition you get access to-
* Online gateway to information about study options in the UK
* Information on various scholarships being provided by the UK institutions
* Downloadable information on the courses, admission procedure, student facilities, campus etc.
* Online Chat with representatives of the UK institutions
* `Query Corner’, where you can post specific queries to the UK institutions. These would be answered within 48 hours of being posted.
for more information visit-: http://www.edukvirtualexhibition.com/
Online Virtual Exhibition on Education UK
An opportunity for students to get the related information from the representatives of the UK Institutions available online
Education UK is holding a Virtual Exhibition for the period from 15 July to 05 August 2010.
It has 17 participating UK Institutions which will provide you information related to various courses, scholarships, admission procedures etc.
By participating in the Virtual Exhibition you get access to-
* Online gateway to information about study options in the UK
* Information on various scholarships being provided by the UK institutions
* Downloadable information on the courses, admission procedure, student facilities, campus etc.
* Online Chat with representatives of the UK institutions
* `Query Corner’, where you can post specific queries to the UK institutions. These would be answered within 48 hours of being posted.
for more information visit-: http://www.edukvirtualexhibition.com/
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Rhodes Scholarship India
Rhodes Scholarship India
Applications are invited from outstanding graduates holding at least a first class honours degree in Pure or Applied Sciences, Humanities, Law or Medicine of Indian Universities for five Rhodes Scholarships, for a course of study leading to a degree of the University of Oxford (UK).
Candidates in the final year of their degree courses with exceptional academic record may also apply. Candidates must demonstrate their continuing interest and achievement in extra curricular activities such as sports, theatre and community work. They must be below 25 years of age on October 1, 2010.
Eligibility-:
The Scholarships are open to citizens of India.
Candidates must be of such an age that they will have passed their 19th and not have passed their 25th birthday on the 1st October 2010.
Candidates must have at least a first class degree in Humanities, Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture or Medicine from an Indian University. Candidates who are in the Final year of a degree course and have exceptionally bright academic record may also apply.
Candidates for medical studies should consult the Secretary, as well as the Medical School Offices at Oxford, before submitting an application. Particular difficulties may arise for those wishing to do research in clinical departments.
Marriage is not a bar to applying for, or holding, a Rhodes scholarship. However, married candidates should bear in mind that the scholarship stipend is sufficient only for one person, and that the Trust takes no financial responsibility for the support of a scholar's spouse. Moreover, spouses who are not British citizens will find it very difficult to obtain permission to undertake paid work in England.
Subject to ratification by the Rhodes Trustees, the Committee of Selection for India is responsible for deciding whether candidates comply with forgoing conditions, and for making the nominations.
For more info & application visit-: http://www.rhodesscholarships-india.com/
Applications are invited from outstanding graduates holding at least a first class honours degree in Pure or Applied Sciences, Humanities, Law or Medicine of Indian Universities for five Rhodes Scholarships, for a course of study leading to a degree of the University of Oxford (UK).
Candidates in the final year of their degree courses with exceptional academic record may also apply. Candidates must demonstrate their continuing interest and achievement in extra curricular activities such as sports, theatre and community work. They must be below 25 years of age on October 1, 2010.
Eligibility-:
The Scholarships are open to citizens of India.
Candidates must be of such an age that they will have passed their 19th and not have passed their 25th birthday on the 1st October 2010.
Candidates must have at least a first class degree in Humanities, Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture or Medicine from an Indian University. Candidates who are in the Final year of a degree course and have exceptionally bright academic record may also apply.
Candidates for medical studies should consult the Secretary, as well as the Medical School Offices at Oxford, before submitting an application. Particular difficulties may arise for those wishing to do research in clinical departments.
Marriage is not a bar to applying for, or holding, a Rhodes scholarship. However, married candidates should bear in mind that the scholarship stipend is sufficient only for one person, and that the Trust takes no financial responsibility for the support of a scholar's spouse. Moreover, spouses who are not British citizens will find it very difficult to obtain permission to undertake paid work in England.
Subject to ratification by the Rhodes Trustees, the Committee of Selection for India is responsible for deciding whether candidates comply with forgoing conditions, and for making the nominations.
For more info & application visit-: http://www.rhodesscholarships-india.com/
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