Each year, there are five Scholarships available for India to enable outstanding students-chosen on the basis of exceptional intellect, character, leadership, and commitment to service – to study at the University of Oxford. The first Indian Rhodes Scholars took up residence in Oxford in 1947, and since that time nearly two hundred Indians have been awarded this prestigious scholarship.
Applications: Applications for the Rhodes Scholarships for 2015 for India are now open: click here. Applications will close on 31 July 2014.
Prospective applicants from India should carefully review:
1. the general information about the Rhodes Scholarships,
2. the selection criteria that apply in all Rhodes constituencies, and then
3. the application criteria specific to India (2015 India Memorandum).
There are FAQs which are applicable to all applicants.
National Secretary for India:
Professor Vir Chauhan
The Secretary
The Rhodes Scholarships in India
International Centre for Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology
PO Box 10504
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg
New Delhi 110067
See more at: http://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/about/rhodes-countries/rhodes-india
