The Rhodes
Scholarships India 2009
General Regulations
A Rhodes Scholarship is tenable at the University of Oxford. Confirmation of the
Scholarship at election is however, subject to the Scholar-elect’s
acceptance by a college and by the concerned faculty in case of a research
degree. The Scholarship is initially for a period of two years but if necessary,
can be extended to a third year. The Rhodes Trustees would consider granting a
third year only if it is clear that the additional year is eminently in the
interest of a scholar’s studies and future career. It is essential to have a
satisfactory conduct and general record for this. Two years is the minimum
period (and three years the maximum) for which a Rhodes Scholarship can be
awarded.
A Rhodes Scholarship covers
approved university and college fees and other charges for which payment is made
directly to the Scholar’s college. It also covers living expenses sufficient
to enable a Scholar to meet the necessary expenses for term-time and vacations.
The Trust will also meet the cost of a Scholar’s air travel, economy class, to
the United Kingdom and of return to India on completion of studies at Oxford.
Tenure of other awards in conjunction with a Rhodes Scholarship is not permitted
without prior consultation with the Secretary to the
Trust in Oxford. The Scholarship for which application is to made in 2008 will
be tenable from October 2009.
Conditions
of Eligibility
1. The Scholarships are open to citizens of India.
2. 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
2009.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
Method
of Selection
Candidates are required to make an application by registered post to the
Secretary of the Selection Committee, using the application form attached to
this Memorandum or downloaded from the website. The material
specified must be furnished before 1st
August, 2008.
In the
normal course, applicants are short listed for a preliminary, personal
interview, held at four regional centres including Mumbai (Pune), Bangalore,
Kolkata and Delhi. Candidates selected from these regional interviews are then
called for the final interview in December. No candidate can be selected without
appearing for the final interview.
The
granting of an interview is entirely within the discretion of the Selection
Committee
Traveling
expenses (2nd class return rail fare) of candidates invited for the final
interview will be paid by the Rhodes Trust. Candidates for interview must
bring with them their original certificates. Candidates who do not receive
any communication by December 1, 2008 must assume that their application has
been unsuccessful.
Courses Open to Rhodes Scholars
A Scholar may apply for any graduate degree
offered by the University of Oxford - MSc, MSt, MLitt, BCL, MPhil, BPhil
(Philosophy only), DPhil or for a second undergraduate degree over 2 years*.
The following exceptions apply: a Scholar may only read for the Masters in
Financial Economics (MFE) or for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in
the second year of the tenure of the Scholarship.
It is expected that all candidates who are invited
to interview will have spent time exploring the Oxford University prospectus (www.ox.ac.uk)
and will have a clear idea of the degree for which they intend to apply if
elected. Candidates should also have familiarised themselves with the
materials that will need to be submitted with their application to the
University of Oxford. These requirements are set out clearly in the Notes
of Guidance to the application forms for postgraduate study and for the 2nd BA (http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/forms).
For example, 2 pieces of written work** are required for most Humanities and
Social Sciences applications and GRE certificate is required for applications
for Economics subjects.
Copies of this Memorandum may be obtained from the Secretary, Rhodes Scholarships
(India), St. Stephen’s College, University
of Delhi, P.O.Box No.2108, Delhi-110
007. For more information visit :
http://www.rhodesscholarships-india.com
*A Scholar may apply to read for a second BA
degree (with senior status) over two years. A first class honours degree
from an Indian University following a course of at least three years qualifies
the holder to apply for Senior Status at Oxford, and to take the BA in two years
(six terms).
**Clear guidelines for written work can be found
in the Notes of Guidance (see link above). Written work must be typed and in
English.
Details
Here
ship are emtioned in the Informtion - cum -
Application form booklet which may be obtained fromthe Head, Human
Resources Development Group, CSIR Complex, Opposite Institute of
Hotel Management, Library Avenue , Pusa New Delhi - 110 012 either
personally or by post OR downloaded from our website
www.csirhrdg.res.in. There is no "Last Date"
for sending the completed application form. The applications are
received and processed throughout the year.
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