The Felix Scholarship: Scholarship for students from developing country
About the scholarship:
"Felix" translated from Latin means: happy, good omen, successful, favorable. The Felix Scholarship was the dream of a generous individual who wished to remain anonymous and is referred to as "the Founder".
It was the Founder's wish that the scholarships would allow gifted underprivileged students the chance of furthering their education by attending a university in the UK. After consultation with various agencies, it was decided that scholarships would be offered at three universities - the University of Oxford, the University of Reading and the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), part of the University of London. The Scholarships are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic merit and financial need.
The original country of choice for the recipients of the scholarships was India for several reasons: it has an excellent and broad pool of very fine educational establishments; it offers an excellent infrastructure to facilitate the selection of the Felix scholars; it has a very high regard for higher education and the English language, both written and spoken; and English is the second language at the majority of the higher education establishments.
However, it was the Founder's intention that whilst India should be the principal beneficiary it should not be the sole beneficiary and, since 2001, a limited number of Felix scholarships have been awarded to gifted underprivileged students from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Cameroon, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Lebanon, Belarus, Peru, Czech Republic, Kenya, Ghana, Turkey, South Africa, Egypt, Nepal and Hungary.
The Founder also hoped that these gifted individuals would harbour the spirit of academic pursuit, excel in extra-curricular activities, have the potential for leadership and be citizens of sound character. The opportunities available via the scholarships would stimulate the students by exposing them to cultures, experiences and friendships that they would not otherwise have had the chance to sample. This in turn would endow them with skills and visions enabling them, when returning to their country of origin, to contribute to the culture and welfare of their home communities. Students are required to be pursuing studies in subjects that would be of benefit to their country of origin and they should have a desire to return to their own country once their studies are complete.
The first six scholarships were awarded for the year 1991/1992. The number of scholarships has now risen to approximately 20 per academic year. A total of 314 scholarships have been awarded since the scheme began, of which 24 have been to students from countries other than India.
Eligibility:
The Scholarships are open to:
Academically gifted and underprivileged nationals of India, under 30 years of age, who must hold at least a first class Bachelor's degree from a recognized Indian university or a comparable institution; or
Academically gifted and underprivileged non-Indian nationals, under 30 years of age, who must hold at least a first class Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or a comparable institution and who are recommended by their chosen university.
Some more details:
Candidates should note that an application can be made to only one institution.
Candidates for the Felix Scholarships at Oxford should not complete the application form. Instead they should check the Felix Scholarship box in the Scholarships section of the University's Application Form for Graduate Study when applying for admission to their course. Candidates elected for interview must also complete a short questionnaire. This will be sent to them when they are short listed for interview.
Oxford:
Graduate Admissions Tel: (0)1865 280487, Fax: (0)1865 270077
and Funding University of Oxford
Wellington Square
Oxford OX1 2JD, UK.
Web address: www.ox.ac.uk/feesandfunding
E-mail address: student.funding@admin.ox.ac.uk
Candidates for the Felix Scholarships at Reading and SOAS must complete application forms. The completed application form (together with only the supporting material specifically requested in the application form) should be returned to the address given below for the academic institution in which the candidate wishes to study. There is no need to send additional supporting material with the scholarship application form.
Reading:
The Graduate School Tel: (0)118 378 6169 Fax: (0)118 378 4252
University of Reading
Old Whiteknights House
Reading
RG6 6AH, UK.
Web address: http://www.reading.ac.uk/
E-mail address: c.robson@reading.ac.uk
SOAS:
The Scholarships Officer Tel: (0)20 7074 5091, Fax: (0)20 7074 5089
(Registry) Registry, SOAS
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square
London WC1H 0XG, UK.
Web address: www.soas.ac.uk/registry/scholarships
E-mail address: scholarships@soas.ac.uk
The closing dates for the receipt of Felix Scholarship application forms are as follows:-
Oxford: 06 January 2012 for Medical Sciences and Philosophy
20th January 2012 for all other subjects
Reading: 10 February 2012
SOAS: 31 January 2012
Only those candidates who have been accepted for admission will be considered for short listing. Short listing by all three universities will take place in March 2012 with the short lists available April 2012.
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