Imperial College London

Imperial College London, UK is offering Imperial College India Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships for students wishing to pursue a postgraduate programme at the university.

Scholarship Description:

Imperial College India Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships 2014:
Imperial College London invites applications for Imperial College India Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships 2014 from students wishing to undergo a postgraduate programme for the academic year 2014-15 at the university. The scholarship will be granted to academically outstanding Indian students where priority will be given to applicants who have not completed a degree at a higher education institution outside India already. The various Imperial College India Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships for entry in 2014 are:
* One full PhD studentship
* Two funded Master’s studentships

Imperial College India Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships is offered across the following departments:

* Aeronautics
* Bioengineering
* Centre for Environmental Policy
* Chemical Engineering
* Chemistry
* Civil and Environmental Engineering
* Computing
* Earth Science and Engineering
* Electrical and Electronic Engineering
* Life Sciences
* Materials
* Mathematics
* Mechanical Engineering
* Physics and Imperial College Business School

How to apply:

Candidates need to apply directly to the College using the standard registry application process. Post which, they need to download the scholarship application form online and complete it. Click here for further information.
http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/international/prospective/newscholarships/icifscholarships

Eligibility :

The Imperial College India Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships 2014 eligibility criteria are:
* Candidates submit the application form along with a copy of the College application and parental tax returns.
* The form must be signed by the student’s supervisor and head of department.
* Candidates must have applied through the normal application process and have been offered admission to undergo a postgraduate programme (either MSc or PhD) by the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Engineering or by the Imperial College Business School.
* Candidates must display leadership potential and an intellectual ability.
* Candidates must show commitment to engaging with society and to contribute to India, using their abilities on their return.
* Candidates must be deemed in need of financial support in order to pursue their studies.
* Candidates must have an adequate knowledge of English, i.e. must have scored at least 6.5 in IELTS.
* Candidates must demonstrate a strong will to return to India within three years of completing the degree.

Number of awards available:

one full PhD studentship and two funded Master’s studentships

Value of the award:

* Full cost of tuition fees
* Maintenance allowance equal to Imperial’s minimum stipend allowance in any given year
* An arrival allowance
* One return flight to India

Application Deadline: 14 March 2014

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