{"id":6275,"date":"2022-05-06T13:08:44","date_gmt":"2022-05-06T07:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=6275"},"modified":"2024-03-09T08:16:31","modified_gmt":"2024-03-09T08:16:31","slug":"dr-manmohan-singh-scholarship-eligibility-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dr-manmohan-singh-scholarship-eligibility-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship 2022: Overview, Eligibility &#038; Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>The University of Cambridge has had a long and fruitful relationship with India. Over the years, St John\u2019s College, one of Cambridge&#8217;s largest colleges, has had particularly extensive relationships. Dr Manmonhan Singh, India&#8217;s former Prime Minister, is a graduate of St John&#8217;s College and an Honorary Fellow. St John&#8217;s College has established the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship in his honour. He is highly known as the architect of the economic changes that propelled India onto the international stage.&nbsp;These fellowships will allow academically exceptional Indian students to study for PhD degrees at St. John&#8217;s College, University of Cambridge.  The scholarships are completely supported and include: <\/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\/dr-manmohan-singh-scholarship-eligibility-process\/#Overview_Dr_Manmohan_Singh_Scholarship\" title=\"Overview Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship\">Overview Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship<\/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\/dr-manmohan-singh-scholarship-eligibility-process\/#Eligibility_Criteria_for_Dr_Manmohan_Singh_Scholarship\" title=\"Eligibility Criteria for Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship\">Eligibility Criteria for Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship<\/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\/dr-manmohan-singh-scholarship-eligibility-process\/#Documents_Required_for_Dr_Manmohan_Singh_Scholarship\" title=\"Documents Required for Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship\">Documents Required for Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship<\/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\/dr-manmohan-singh-scholarship-eligibility-process\/#Application_Process_for_Dr_Manmohan_Singh_Scholarship\" title=\"Application Process for Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship\">Application Process for Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship<\/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\/dr-manmohan-singh-scholarship-eligibility-process\/#Selection_Process_for_Dr_Manmohan_Singh_Scholarship\" title=\"Selection Process for Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship\">Selection Process for Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship<\/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\/dr-manmohan-singh-scholarship-eligibility-process\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Best Affordable Countries to Study Abroad | LIVE Q\/A - Leap Scholar\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UUjhv_ww7x0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Tuition fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International airfare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A monthly allowance to help with living costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UK visa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"overview-dr-manmohan-singh-scholarship\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_Dr_Manmohan_Singh_Scholarship\"><\/span><strong>Overview Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> Following selection, St. John&#8217;s College will work with the shortlisted candidates on pre-departure, travel arrangements, and student visas in the United Kingdom. The University of Cambridge is an obvious choice for many Indian students who aspire to study in the UK. The university has produced countless laureates over the years, including scientists, artists, prime ministers, and others. Dr Manmohan Singh is the Prime Minister of India. The scholarship programme is likewise named after a St. John&#8217;s College, University of Cambridge honorary graduate. For Indian students, the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships are a merit-based, expense-waiver scholarship programme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-7786adf\" data-block-id=\"7786adf\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-c138611\" data-block-id=\"c138611\"><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cambridge-ielts-books-1-to-16-download-cambridge-ielts-books-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Cambridge (1-16) IELTS Books<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eligibility-criteria-for-dr-manmohan-singh-scholarship\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_for_Dr_Manmohan_Singh_Scholarship\"><\/span><strong>Eligibility Criteria for Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\nProspective applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria imposed by the University of Cambridge. An applicant for the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship must meet the following requirements:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You must be an Indian national with a valid Indian passport (You must currently reside in India).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must possess a recognised master&#8217;s degree in postgraduate studies from an Indian university or institution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As of January 31, you must be under the age of 35.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be planning on enrolling in a full-time PhD programme at the University of Cambridge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An applicant for the 2022 scholarship must begin the programme in September or October of that year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must not have applied or received any other scholarships to study in the United Kingdom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"documents-required-for-dr-manmohan-singh-scholarship\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_Dr_Manmohan_Singh_Scholarship\"><\/span><strong>Documents Required for Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\nAn applicant must submit the following documentation when applying for this scholarship programme:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Previous examination transcripts and mark sheets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acceptance letter from the institution where an individual has chosen to enrol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GMAT, GRE, GATE, and other qualifying tests mark sheets and transcripts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letters of recommendation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documents pertaining to further scholarship awards and fee waivers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Files from the Guardians&#8217; most recent income tax returns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The applicant&#8217;s passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 academic\/professional references UG and PG degrees and transcripts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/resume-format-for-uk-cv-format-requirements-samples-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Resume&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/sop-for-uk-universities-samples-templates-format-for-masters-in-the-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Statement of Purpose<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-18dcc84\" data-block-id=\"18dcc84\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-76ad6d7\" data-block-id=\"76ad6d7\"><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/sop-for-canada-how-to-write-sop-for-visa-universities-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Sample of Sample Statement of Purpose (Sop) For Canada<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"application-process-for-dr-manmohan-singh-scholarship\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Process_for_Dr_Manmohan_Singh_Scholarship\"><\/span><strong>Application Process for Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\nApplicants must complete applications for admission to the University of Cambridge before applying for the scholarship. Following is the step by step process:\n\n<strong>Step I:<\/strong> At the University of Cambridge, select a doctoral programme and a supervisor.\n\n<strong>Step II:<\/strong> Complete the Cambridge doctoral studies entry requirements. Submit the application forms before the deadline for admissions.\n\n<strong>Step III:<\/strong> On the application form, select St. John&#8217;s College as your first choice.\n\n<strong>Step IV:<\/strong> After receiving admission confirmation, complete the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship application on the college website to notify St. John&#8217;s administrators. The applicants can expect an email from the college with the acknowledgement recipient.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"selection-process-for-dr-manmohan-singh-scholarship\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Selection_Process_for_Dr_Manmohan_Singh_Scholarship\"><\/span><strong>Selection Process for Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\nCandidates for the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship are chosen after a rigorous process at Cambridge University. A two-stage approach is used to choose the candidates:\n\n<strong>Stage I:<\/strong> The core selection committee and the Central Board of St. John&#8217;s College and Cambridge University review the applications and announce the initial list of candidates who have been shortlisted.\n\n<strong>Stage II:<\/strong> The PI round, in which candidates shortlisted in the first round are interviewed via Skype, and the final list of grantees is announced.\n\nThe interviews will take place in April and June of 2021. The name of the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship recipient is announced by the selection committee within a month following the skype interview session. The selection committee&#8217;s decision is final and cannot be overturned.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> The Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship is a valuable programme that helps eligible individuals realise their goals by providing financial assistance. The scholarship allows Indian students to study and pursue their dreams <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">overseas<\/a>. The scholarship aims to encourage bright and ambitious Indian students to pursue the courses of their dreams and to assist them in any way possible. For more details, reach out to <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LeapScholar<\/a>. <strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668422416256\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship valid for all degrees?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship is available to applicants who want to pursue their doctorate degree in Science and Technology, Social Sciences, Economics, Marine Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Energy Studies.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668422440859\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does the scholarship include the expense of books and supplies?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship does not cover the expense of books and supplies.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668422459498\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does the monthly stipend include the rent for the home?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The university\u2019s monthly stipend can be used to cover transportation, meals, study material, and other costs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> The University of Cambridge has had a long and fruitful relationship with India. Over the years, St John\u2019s College, one of Cambridge&#8217;s largest colleges, has had particularly extensive relationships. Dr Manmonhan Singh, India&#8217;s former Prime Minister, is a graduate of St John&#8217;s College and an Honorary Fellow. 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