The Oxford and Cambridge Society of India Scholarships- University of Cambridge

Scholarship Overview

The Oxford and Cambridge Society of India Scholarships are part-cost awards for undergraduate, second undergraduate, graduate study and research in any subject available at the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford, UK. The Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) is a not-for-profit alumni organisation based in New Delhi, India. The scholarships offered by OCSI are Equal Opportunity, i.e. the decisions made in awarding these scholarships are not based on race, colour, religion, disability, age (except for maximum age criterion), sex or ancestry.

Applicable course, university, and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree, Bachelors Degree. Generally available for any subject/course/field of study available at the two universities (some scholarships may be limited to specific courses or fields of study). The levels of study include the following:

• • Research leading to the PhD degree

• • One-year post-graduate courses (e.g. MPhil, LLM, BCL, Diploma, CASM or Part III Maths, MBA, PGCE etc.)

• • Taught and research based Masters programmes of various durations (including M.Sc., engineering, medicine)

• • Second Bachelors degree as an Affiliated Student/Senior Status

• • Bachelors degree programme

Scholarship amount details

• • Max scholarship per student: INR 200,000 => Rs 2,00,000
  • Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	× Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	× Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	× Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Eligible student nationality

India

Appication Process for this scholarship

• • Proof of admission before granting of the scholarship

• • Applicants has to download the application form from the website of the Oxford and Cambridge Society of India and return a scanned copy of the completed form by email to the Chair of the Scholarships Committee, The Oxford and Cambridge Society of India at the email ID: secretary@oxbridgeindia.com

Application Link:
Not available

Additional Information:
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Application Documents:

• • Personal information and contact details of the applicant

• • Details of the university and program opted for

• • Academic background of the applicant

• • Essay-type questions related to work experience, community activities, life experiences, motivational aspects of life, future plans

• • Financial Means: Applicants should show the financial resource available to them with supporting documents

Important Dates & FAQ info:

Info	Date
Scholarship Deadline	May 31, 2023
FAQ Link	http://www.oxbridgeindia.com/scholarship-guidelines/

 

Scholarship Eligibility

• • Must be a citizen of India

• • Must be ordinarily resident in India

• • Must be not more than 30 years of age on 1 September of the year of application for the award

• • Must be a graduate of an Indian university if applying to a second undergraduate or for a post graduate course (applicants who are expected to graduate in the year of the award are also eligible to apply for the awards), or be from a school in India if applying for an undergraduate course

• • Must have applied for and secured admission to study a full-time course at the University of Cambridge or the University of Oxford Candidates are required to present proof of admission before grant of the scholarship, and proof of having taken up residence at Cambridge or Oxford before the scholarships funds are released
  • Must intend to pursue a course of study that is one of the following:

• • Research leading to the PhD degree

• • One-year post-graduate courses (e.g. MPhil, LLM, Diploma, CASM or Part III Maths, MBA, PGCE etc.)

• • Taught and research based Masters programmes of various durations (including M. Sc., engineering, medicine)

• • Second Bachelors degree as an Affiliated Student/Senior Status

• • Bachelors degree programme

• • Must be admitted to the University of Cambridge or the University of Oxford through the University’s normal academic procedures. OCSI cannot admit students or assist in this process

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
12th	Required
UG	Required
Interview	Required

 

Additional Information:
Application forms for OCSI scholarships will be available on the website of the Society by March every year.

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from India.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed their high school diploma or bachelors degree depending on the course level they are applying for, or any other equivalent degree from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Personal information and contact details, Details of the university and program opted for, Academic background, Essay-type questions, and financial supporting documents.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
Not available.