Cambridge University Scholarships for Indian Students

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The University of Cambridge is one of the oldest universities in the World and was established in 1206. Almost every student in India dreams of pursuing a master’s from the University of Cambridge. Cambridge University in association with different foundations provides “Cambridge University scholarships for Indian students”. In this section, we have included all the Cambridge University scholarships for Indian students offered by different governmental as well as private organizations/foundations.

Cambridge University Scholarships for Indian Students

1. SGPC Cambridge Scholarships

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee offers “SGPC Cambridge Scholarships ” only to Indian Students who are active members of the Sikh Community and want to study master’s at Cambridge University.

• Who can Apply?
  Only Indian Students, who are an active member of the Sikh Community.
• Awards
  The scholarship will cover the total academic fees and will also provide an annual stipend to the student for living expenses.
• How to Apply?
  Applicants have to apply separately at the Official Website 

2. GATES Cambridge Scholarships

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation launched the “GATES Cambridge Scholarships”, which are one of the most prestigious scholarships in the World. It offers scholarships to students from all around the world to study at Cambridge University.

• Who can Apply?
  Students from any country outside the UK want to study at Cambridge University
• Awards
  GATES Scholarship will cover the entire academic fees and the monthly expenses.
• How to Apply?
  You must apply for admission as a postgraduate student to the University of Cambridge and a Gates Cambridge Scholarship at the same time, using the one application pack.
  For more details, visit: http://www.gatescambridge.org/apply/how-to-apply.asp

3. Pemanda Monappa Scholarship Fund 

The Pemanda Monappa Scholarship Fund was established in 2010 by a donation from Mr P M Belliappa for students from Andhra Pradesh who undertake a master’s degree in Science, Technology, Economics, Law, or English Literature at Cambridge University.

• Who can Apply?
  Only Students from Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu can apply for the Scholarship and should be below 25 years of age.
• Awards
  An award of 13000 British Pounds.
• How to Apply?
  A statement in the University of Cambridge Application

4. Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation

Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation awards merit-based interest-free loans to Indian students who have a consistently good academic record.

5. Oxford and Cambridge Society of India 

The Oxford and Cambridge Society of India offer scholarships for admission to the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge respectively.

• who can Apply?
  All applicants must have secured admission to the University of Oxford or to the University of Cambridge
  
  
• Awards
  
  • One scholarship worth Rs400,000.
  • One scholarship worth INR 100,000 is tenable only at St. Hilda’s College, University of Oxford.
• How to Apply?
  Forms/Applications are only available by downloading from the website of the Oxford and Cambridge Society of India: http://www.oxbridgeindia.com/scholarship.php
  

6. Commonwealth Scholarships 

Commonwealth Service Commissions offers “Commonwealth Scholarships” to bright students from the Commonwealth countries to undertake the master’s program at Cambridge University or at other UK Universities.

• Who can Apply?
  Any students residing in the commonwealth countries
• Awards
  Commonwealth Scholarships will cover
  (i)   tuition fees
  (ii)  maintenance allowances
  (iii) All monthly expenses and Airfare
• How to Apply? Candidates can apply directly through the Commonwealth Website