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.