The Rhodes Scholarships for India
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.
They have pursued a variety of careers in public service, academia,
business, law, and medicine, amongst others.
Many have
achieved notable distinction, including:
Montek Singh Ahluwalia (India & Magdalen 1964),
prominent economic policy-maker. He is Deputy Chairman of the Planning
Commission of India and has previously served as the first Director of the
Independent Evaluation Office, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Girish Karnad (India & Magdalen 1960),
contemporary writer, playwright, actor and film director. He is a recipient of
the Jnanpith Award, the highest literary honour conferred in India, for his
contributions to Kannada literature and theatre.
Lavanya Rajamani (India & Hertford 1996),
advisor and writer on international environmental law, in particular
international climate change law and policy. She is a professor at the Centre for Policy Research
in New Delhi.
Mahesh Rangarajan (India & Balliol 1986),
researcher, author and historian with a special interest in environmental
history and colonial history of British India. He is also a political
commentator and a psephologist.
A list of all Indian Rhodes Scholars is here.
Information about Rhodes Scholars elected in India
and around the world can be found in biographies of the Rhodes class of 2013,
the Rhodes class of 2012 and the Rhodes class of 2011.
Several Indian Scholars have been featured on this
website as 'Scholar of the Week'. Please also enjoy video interviews with
Rhodes alumni.
Applications
Indian Scholars with Professor Vir Chauhan,
National Secretary, at Rhodes House
Applications are now open for the Rhodes Scholarships for
2014 for India. The closing date is 31
July 2013. To apply online, please click here.
To see the
press release about the Scholars-elect class of 2013, please click here.
Prospective applicants from India should carefully
review:
2. the selection criteria that apply in all Rhodes
constituencies, and then
3. the application criteria specific to India
(2014 India Memorandum).
There are FAQs which are applicable to all
applicants. (http://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/about/rhodes-countries/rhodes-india)
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
India
Telephone: +91 11 2674 2317 or +91 11 2674 1260
Fax: +91 11 2674 2316
Email: viranderschauhan@yahoo.com
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