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Felix Scholarships

Felix Scholarship Trust

Provides fully funded opportunities for underprivileged Indian students to pursue postgraduate education at the University of Oxford, Reading, or SOAS.

Fully FundedUKPostgraduateNeed-Based
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Full Description

The Felix Scholarship was founded to offer gifted underprivileged students from India and certain other developing countries the opportunity to further their postgraduate education by attending a university in the UK. Scholarships are offered at three universities: the University of Oxford, the University of Reading, and the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS).

Benefits

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100% of university and college fees
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A grant for living costs (around £17,000+ per year)
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One return flight from India to the UK

Eligibility Criteria

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Indian national, ordinarily resident in India
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Under 30 years of age
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Hold a first-class Bachelor’s degree from a recognized Indian university
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Must demonstrate financial need
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Not hold a degree from a university outside of India

Required Documents

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Standard university admission application
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Felix Scholarship specific questionnaire/application (including financial background)
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Academic transcripts
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References

Application Process

  1. Apply for an eligible graduate course at Oxford, Reading, or SOAS by the January deadline
  2. Indicate your intent to apply for the Felix Scholarship in the funding section
  3. Complete the separate Felix Scholarship questionnaire when prompted by the university
  4. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed in India (typically in Mumbai or Delhi)

Important Information

•The scholarship expects scholars to return to India upon completion of their studies to contribute to their home country.
FundingFull tuition + living costs
CountryUK
Study LevelPostgraduate
CategoryNeed-Based
EligibilityAcademically excellent underprivileged students from India to study at Oxford, Reading, or SOAS
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