Saturday, July 31, 2010

Dharam Hinduja Cambridge Trust Scholarships [Last Date to Apply 10th Sept]

Dharam Hinduja Cambridge Trust Scholarships
This scheme awards Dharam Hinduja Cambridge Scholarships to Indian students for studies at Cambridge University. Hinduja Foundation (UK) has created an Endowment Fund to promote teaching and research on India and South Asia. Hinduja Foundation (India) has created an endowment, the annual returns of which go to the Nehru Trust for Cambridge University, New Delhi. The selection process is conducted by Cambridge University and Nehru Trust for Cambridge University. For further information
Cambridge Nehru Scholarships
Number: Ten scholarships annually (eight Cambridge Scholarships and two Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund Cambridge Scholarships)
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Applicants who have a First Class Honours Degree or its equivalent and who intend to pursue a course of research at Cambridge leading to the degree of PhD, are eligible
Value: University Composition Fee at the home rate, approved College Fees, maintenance allowance sufficient for a single student and a contribution towards a return airfare by the cheapest available route.
Age limit: 26 years as on I st October.
Note: Candidate appearing for their first degree examination are not eligible for the scholarships. Those who have in addition a First Class Master's Degree or its equivalent may be given preference. Applicants must be successful in winning an ORS award which pays the difference between the home and overseas rate of the University Composition Fee. ORS application forms are sent to eligible candidates in due course.
The Nehru Trust for Cambridge University and the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Trust, in collaboration with the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust, offers the scholarships to Indian Students
Last date: 10 September.
Address:
The Cambridge Commonwealth Trust,
C/o The Nehru Trust for Cambridge University,
Teen Murti House, Teen Murti Marg, New Delhi 110011.