Felix Scholarships- University of Oxford (MSc in Psychological Research)

Scholarship Overview

The Felix Scholarship enables outstanding students from India to pursue graduate studies in any subject at the University of Oxford, the University of Reading and the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London (SOAS). Felix has been supporting students at Oxford since 1991. The scholarships are administered by the three partner universities, with the support of the Felix Trustees. Please see the Felix Scholarship website for more information.

Applicable course, university, and country

• Master of Science in Psychological Research
• Applicable to all full-time master’s courses or full-time DPhil courses at Oxford

 

Scholarship amount details

The scholarship will cover 100% of course fees, a grant for living costs (around £17,800) and one return flight from India to the UK.
Conversion rate used: 1 Pound = Rs. 104.90 (last updated 7th December 2023).
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
Tuition & Fees	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Accommodation	× Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be awarded:
5
Additional Information:
Up to 5. One award is also made each year to a non-Indian student who is ordinarily resident in a low-income country outside India.

Eligible student nationality

India

Appication Process for this scholarship

• LOR: Three recommendations are required (academic and/or professional)
• Personal Statement: Upto 1000 words It will be assessed for:
  • Previous experience of psychological research
  • Motivation to pursue the topics covered by the MSc and to conduct independent research
  • Understanding of theoretical, methodological, and statistical issues
  • Appropriateness of career plans
  • Understanding of the aims and content of the course in relation to these career plans
• CV: Comprising of one to two pages highlighting academic achievements and any relevant professional experience
• Official Transcripts: Any transcript not in English should be accompanied by a certified translation
• Applicants will be asked to complete a short questionnaire before being invited for interview in India
• There is no questionnaire or interview for the non-Indian scholarship
• You must apply by the January deadline for your course if you wish to be considered for the scholarship
• One award is made each year to a non-Indian student who is a national and ordinarily resident in a country (outside of India) which categorized by the World Bank as being low income
• In addition, for the non-Indian scholarship, the following eligibility criteria apply:
  • Applicant should have a first-class undergraduate or master’s degree
  • Applicants must not already hold a degree from a university outside of their home country (this rule does not apply to study undertaken whilst in receipt of a Felix Scholarship); and
  • Applicants are expected to return to your home county after completing their studies

Scholarship Application:
Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable.
No separate application is needed.

Application Documents:

Type of Document	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Transcripts	Required
CV	Required
LOR	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info:

Info	Date
Application Deadline	Not Available
Contact Email	askthecentre@uwaterlooca
FAQ Link	Not Available
Phone Number	519-888-4567

Additional Information:

• One award is made each year to a non-Indian student who is a national and ordinarily resident in a country (outside of India) which is categorized by the World Bank as being low income
• In addition, for the non-Indian scholarship, the following eligibility criteria apply:
  • Applicant should have a first-class undergraduate or master’s degree
  • Applicants must not already hold a degree from a university outside of their home country (this rule does not apply to study undertaken whilst in receipt of a Felix Scholarship)
  • Applicants are expected to return to their home country after completing their studies

 

Scholarship Eligibility

• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Applicant must be a national and ordinarily resident in India
  • Applicants must not have previously studied a course at the same level as the course to which they are applying
  • Applicant must be unable to take up your place at Oxford without financial assistance
  • Applicants must have a first-class undergraduate or master’s degree from an Indian university
• English Proficiency:
  • IELTS: 75 with a minimum score of 70 in each component
  • Interviews are normally held as part of the admissions process
  • Interviews are usually held in late January or early February
  • Applicants shortlisted for an interview will be invited to Oxford, or if unable to attend, may be interviewed via Skype (with video)
  • Applicants with a full-time degree-level course of a minimum of nine months, at a recognized institution, where the medium of instruction and assessment was entirely in English can be exempted from the English proficiency exam at the discretion of the University

Special Restrictions:
Applicants are expected to return to India after completing their studies.

Exams Details:

Exam Name	Indicates if exam is required
IELTS	Required (minimum score 75)
12	Required
UG	Required (minimum score 60%)
Interview	Required

 

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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 secondary education and bachelors degree from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time