{"id":2316,"date":"2022-03-09T07:06:25","date_gmt":"2022-03-09T01:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=2316"},"modified":"2025-05-14T11:40:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T11:40:12","slug":"felix-scholarship-eligibility-application-and-selection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/felix-scholarship-eligibility-application-and-selection\/","title":{"rendered":"Felix Scholarship 2025- Eligibility, Application, and Selection"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span>Felix Scholarships<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are awarded to deserving students from economically weaker sections of the society to continue their post-graduation at three of the premier educational institutions in the United Kingdom.\u00a0These include the <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/scholarship-finder\/felix-scholarships-university-of-oxford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Oxford<\/a>, SOAS University of London, and the University of Reading. However, it is only applicable to developing countries such as India, although students must first possess a first-class degree to be eligible for it.\u00a0Aspiring students can turn to this blog to know more about <\/span>Felix Scholarship<b>, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">its eligibility criteria and the application process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/felix-scholarship-eligibility-application-and-selection\/#Disciplines_Covered_under_Felix\" title=\"Disciplines Covered under Felix\">Disciplines Covered under Felix<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/felix-scholarship-eligibility-application-and-selection\/#What_is_the_Eligibility_Criteria\" title=\"What is the Eligibility Criteria?\u00a0\">What is the Eligibility Criteria?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/felix-scholarship-eligibility-application-and-selection\/#Benefits_of_the_Felix_Scholarship\" title=\"Benefits of the Felix Scholarship\u00a0\">Benefits of the Felix Scholarship\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/felix-scholarship-eligibility-application-and-selection\/#What_is_the_Selection_Process\" title=\"What is the Selection Process?\u00a0\">What is the Selection Process?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/felix-scholarship-eligibility-application-and-selection\/#What_is_the_Application_Process\" title=\"What is the Application Process?\u00a0\">What is the Application Process?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/felix-scholarship-eligibility-application-and-selection\/#Deadlines_of_Felix_Scholarship\" title=\"Deadlines of Felix Scholarship&nbsp;\">Deadlines of Felix Scholarship&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/felix-scholarship-eligibility-application-and-selection\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;\">Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disciplines_Covered_under_Felix\"><\/span><strong>Disciplines Covered under Felix<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Felix Scholarship supports <strong>full-time postgraduate (master\u2019s and PhD) programs<\/strong> in most academic disciplines. You can apply for programs in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Science &amp; Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Humanities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Law &amp; International Relations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business (at SOAS only, not Oxford)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development Studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arts, Culture &amp; Media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental &amp; Sustainability Studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <strong>MBAs and other part-time courses are not eligible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span><b>What is the Eligibility Criteria?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the <\/span>Felix Scholarships <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheme, 20 scholarships are offered. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria thoroughly before applying. They are briefly described below:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants must be Indian residents.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He\/she must have opted for a full-time post-graduation program from any of the universities mentioned above.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants must not have been residing outside India.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must hold a first-class in their under graduation from any esteemed university in India.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post completion of their course, applicants are required to return to India.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, those candidates who have enrolled in masters will not be considered for the scholarship.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, candidates must not have studied for a year or more outside India.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must demonstrate financial need.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, candidates must meet the English proficiency requirements. They must score a 6.5 band overall in IELTS.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_the_Felix_Scholarship\"><\/span><b>Benefits of the Felix Scholarship\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Felix Scholarship is <strong>fully funded<\/strong> and includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>100% of tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Living allowance<\/strong> (~\u00a316,000 &#8211; \u00a318,000 per year)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>One-time return flight from your home country to the UK<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for <strong>thesis or research expenses<\/strong> (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Covers duration of the program (typically 1 year for master&#8217;s, up to 3 for PhD)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s one of the most <strong>generous UK scholarships<\/strong> available to international students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Selection_Process\"><\/span><b>What is the Selection Process?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the candidates will be assessed on their academic merit and financial need. Moreover, the shortlisting process will occur during March, whereby those selected must first fill out a questionnaire before appearing for an interview. Furthermore, the questionnaire assesses the candidate\u2019s financial needs, academic excellence, and personality.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Application_Process\"><\/span><b>What is the Application Process?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process depends on the university, but here\u2019s a general overview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Choose and Apply to the University<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Apply for an eligible postgraduate program at Oxford, Reading, or SOAS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure to <strong>apply before the course\u2019s funding deadline<\/strong> (typically December\u2013January)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Tick the Funding Option<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Indicate interest in scholarships when applying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At Oxford, you\u2019re automatically considered for Felix if you meet criteria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At Reading and SOAS, you\u2019ll need to <strong>fill a separate Felix scholarship form<\/strong> after applying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Wait for Shortlisting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Each university shortlists candidates based on academic merit, financial need, and fit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Interviews<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Shortlisted candidates are invited to a formal <strong>online or in-person interview<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Receive Offer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Final decisions are made around <strong>April to June<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>What Are the Necessary Documents?&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each university application will guide you, but commonly required documents include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Academic transcripts and certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement of Purpose \/ Personal Statement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of English proficiency (IELTS\/TOEFL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reference letters (usually two)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valid passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of financial need (if asked)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curriculum Vitae (CV)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Felix-specific scholarship application form (for Reading and SOAS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At Oxford, you\u2019re automatically considered for Felix if you meet the criteria<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deadlines_of_Felix_Scholarship\"><\/span><b>Deadlines of Felix Scholarship&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must apply before the deadline to be eligible for the scholarship. The dates are as follows:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Universities&nbsp;<\/b><\/td><td><b>Dates&nbsp;<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Reading&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">January 30<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SOAS University of London&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">January 31<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Oxford&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">January<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortlisting of candidates&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">March and April<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interview&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April and May<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Felix Scholarship Trust has awarded 428 scholarships. Out of these, 40 scholarships have been awarded to students from countries other than India. Knowing about <\/span>Felix Scholarships<b>,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one must start <\/span>applying before the deadline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-843839e\" id=\"b-frequently-asked-questions-b-span-style-font-weight-400-span\" data-block-id=\"843839e\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668670236497\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>1. Is there a specific subject for which the scholarships are awarded?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Except for medicine, all subjects are considered. The Selection Committees are not biased towards any subject.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668670318805\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>2. Who is eligible for the scholarship?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Indian nationals must hold a first-class Bachelor\u2019s Degree from a recognised Indian university.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> The Felix Scholarships are awarded to deserving students from economically weaker sections of the society to continue their post-graduation at three of the premier educational institutions in the United Kingdom.\u00a0These include the University of Oxford, SOAS University of London, and the University of Reading. However, it is only applicable to developing countries such as India, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":2317,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,9],"tags":[],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":6}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2316"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2316"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2316\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":72291,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2316\/revisions\/72291"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2317"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2316"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2316"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2316"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}