This scholarship has been established by Somerville College and the University of Oxford with the generous support of the Radhakrishnan Fund.
Eligibility
Candidates must be ordinarily resident in India or have previously studied at an Indian higher education institution. The following full-time course is eligible:
Other criteria
Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit, relevance of studies to the Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development’s interdisciplinary aims, understanding of the development challenges faced by India, and leadership and entrepreneurial potential.
Award levels
The scholarship covers course fees and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the duration of fee liability for the course.
Number of awards
One scholarship is available for 2024 entry.
Selection process
This scholarship is only tenable at Somerville. All eligible candidates who have applied for graduate study by the relevant funding deadline will be considered, regardless of which college preference is included in the graduate application. Successful candidates will be transferred to Somerville in order to take up the scholarship. Shortlisting and interviews will take place in April 2024.
Queries
If you have any queries, please email the Scholarships and Funding Officer.