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I. General Regulations
A Rhodes Scholarships is tenable at the University of
Oxford. Confirmation of the Scholarship at election is,
however, subject to the Scholar-elect's acceptance by a
college. Since the majority of Rhodes Scholars undertake a
course of study, which enables them to take a degree in six
terms, appointments are made for two years in the first
instance. During the course of the second year Rhodes
Scholars will be invited to state whether they wish to apply
for a third year at Oxford, and if so, their proposed course
of study.
Two years is the minimum period (and three years the
maximum) for which a Rhodes Scholarship can be awarded.
However, the Rhodes Trustees would consider granting a third
year only if it is clear that the additional year is
eminently in the interests of a scholar's studies and future
career, and the work, conduct and general record have been
satisfactory.
A Rhodes Scholarship over approved university and college
fees and other charges for which payment is made directly to
the Scholar's college, together with a personal allowance of
£6900 per year, which is paid to the Scholar, who should be
a full time student. The sum provided is sufficient to
enable a Scholar to meet the necessary expenses during the
term as well as vacations. The Trust will also meet the cost
of the Scholar's air travel, economy class, to the United
Kingdom and return to India on completion of studies at
Oxford.
Tenure of other awards conjunction with a Rhodes Scholarship
is not permitted without prior consultation with the
Secretary to the Trust in Oxford.
Number of Rhodes Scholarships vary year to year.
II. Conditions of Eligibility
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The Scholarships are open to citizens of India,
ordinarily resident in India for at least five years
preceding October 1 of the year of applying for the
award.
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Candidates must be at least 19 years old, but not more
than 25 birthday on the 1st October of the year of
award.
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Candidates should have at least a first class degree in
Humanities, Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture or
Medicine of an Indian University.
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Candidates for medical studies should consult the
Secretary, as well as the Medical School Offices at
Oxford, before submitting an application. Particular
difficulties may arise for those wishing to do research
in clinical departments.
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Candidates, who have completed, courses of studies at
Universities outside India, may be considered, provided
that their academic credentials are equivalent to those
required from graduates of Indian Universities.
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Marriage is not a bar to apply for or holding a Rhodes
scholarship. However, married candidates should bear in
mind that the scholarship stipend is sufficient only for
one person, and that the Trust takes no financial
responsibility for the support of a scholar's spouse.
Moreover, spouses who are not British citizens will find
it very difficult to obtain permission to undertake paid
work in England.
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Subject to rectification by the Rhodes Trustees, the
Committee of Selection for India is responsible for
deciding whether candidates comply with foregoing
conditions, and for making nominations.
III. Basis of selection
Selection is based on the qualities mentioned my Cecil
Rhodes in his will. He attempted to define the type of
Scholar he was seeking: Literary and scholastic attainments;
fondness of and success in outdoor sports, qualities of
truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and
protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and
fellowship, exhibition of moral force of character and
instincts to lead and to take and interest in one's
contemporaries. Qualities of both intellect and character
are what the Committee will be looking for in a candidate. A
Rhodes Scholar should not be selfish. Intellectual ability
must be founded upon sound character and integrity of
character upon sound intellect. Success in being elected to
office in student organizations may or may not be evidence
of leadership. Cecil Rhodes himself evidently regarded
leadership consisting of moral courage and interest on one's
fellow beings as in the more aggressive qualities. It was
his hope that a Rhodes Scholar would come to esteem the
performance of public duties as the highest aim. Continuing
physical vigor to enable a Scholar to make an effective
contribution to society is as important as prowess in a
particular sport.
Financial need gives no special claim to a Rhodes
Scholarship. The will lays down that no student shall be
qualified or disqualified for election to a Scholarship on
account of race or religious opinion.
In the absence of sufficiently qualified candidates the
Selection Committee will make no nomination.
IV. Method of Selection
Each candidates for Scholarship is required to make an
application by registered to the Secretary of the Committee
of Selection, using the application form attached to this
Memorandum, and furnishing the material there specified,
preferably after August. The Committee of Selection will
invite to a personal interview all the candidates who they
find it desirable to see, and no candidate can be elected
without such an interview. The granting of an interview is
entirely within the discretion of the Committee. The
Committee will meet in December, on dates, which will be
notified to the candidates who have been short-listed.
Travelling expenses (2nd class return rail fare) of
candidates invited to the interviews will be paid by the
Rhodes Trust. Candidates for interview must bring with them
their original certificates. Candidates who do not receive
any communication by December 1, of the year of application,
must assume that their application has been unsuccessful.
V. Material to be submitted by the candidates
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Either a School leaving certificate or an extract from a
University.
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Register signed by the Registrar, as evidence of age,
(attested copy only, which will not be returned).
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Evidence of Courses taken and degrees, honors and other
academic distinctions obtained. This evidence must be
formally certified by Registrar or other responsible
officer of the candidates University (attested copies of
certificates only, which will not be returned).
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A signed essay (preferably typed) by the candidate as to
proposed course of study at Oxford, general interests
and activities, including sports and the character of
the work at which the candidate aims in later life. This
essay should not exceed 100 words in length and should
be written in English, in as simple and direct manner as
possible, avoiding a diffuse or rhetorical style on the
one hand, and excessive curtness on the other. The essay
will be read, not only by the Selection Committee, but
also by the Oxford Colleges to which the successful
candidates apply for admission.
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The names and addresses of six persons well acquainted
with the candidate under at least three of whom he/she
must have studied. Candidates should ensure that at
least three of the six referees write about their
academic ability and attainments, and are aware that
their reference will be used in making application to
Oxford Colleges.
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Two passport size photographs.
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A medical certificate on the special from attached to
this Memorandum, from an approved doctor. The Rhodes
Trustees reserve the right to cancel the selection of
any candidate on whom an adverse report is made.
VI. Procedure After Selection
On receiving of election a Scholar will be asked to state in
order the college to which the successful candidate would
most wish to obtain admission. A special form for this
purpose will be supplied to the Scholar-elect by the
Secretary of the Selection Committee. This form should reach
Rhodes House by 1st January of the year of award. Any change
of address of Scholar elect should be communicated to the
later and to Rhodes House.
Copies of the Oxford University Prospectus, Graduate Studies
Prospectus and Examination Decrees and Regulations will be
issued to each Rhodes Scholar-elect after the election.
Postponement will not be sanctioned save in exceptional
circumstances, and with the express permission of the Rhodes
Trustees. The first installment of the Scholarship will be
paid at the beginning of the Scholar's first term at Oxford.
No request for earlier payment will be considered.
VII. Standing at Oxford
All Final Honor Schools (Honors schools are established in
the following subjects, one of which can be exclusively
studied: Agricultural and Forest Science, Bio-chemistry,
Botany, Chemistry, Classical and Modern Languages,
Engineering Science, Economics, Engineering Economics &
Management, English Language and Literature; Experimental
Psychology, Geography, Geology, Human Sciences,
Jurisprudence Literare Humaniores, Mathematics, and
Philosophy, Metallurgy and Science of Materials, Metallurgy
Economics and Management, Modern History and Economics,
Modern History and Modern Languages, Modern Languages,
Oriental Studies, Philosophy and Modern Languages,
Philosophy - Politics and Economics, Philosophy and
Theology, Physics and Philosophy , Physiological Science,
Physiology -Philosophy and Physiology Theology, Zoology) at
Oxford lead to B.A. degree. These are listed in the
Examination Decrees and regulations and in the Undergraduate
Prospectus. A first class honours degree from an Indian
University following a course of at least three years
entitles the holders to Senior status at Oxford, and to take
Final Honours School in two years (six terms) without having
to take the first Public Examination.
VIII. Courses Open to Rhodes Scholars
Subjects to the consent of the college, a Scholar may read
for the Oxford, B.A. in any of Final Honor schools or with
the consent of College and of the relevant faculty. The
Scholar may be qualified by previous training to read for a
higher degree, such as the B.C.L., M.Lit., M.Sc., B.Phil.
(for Philosophy) or D.Phil.
Rhodes Scholars-elect who wish to read for any degree
(advanced or B.A.) or for a diploma in any Arts or Social
Studies subject (expect the B.C.L. and the M.Sc in Applied
Social Studies) must submit two samples of recent written
work. These should preferably, but not necessarily, be
related to the intended subject of study, except that
candidates for graduate degree in Philosophy must submit
essays on philosophy subjects. The samples should be of
approximately 100 words, each, and may be essays or part of
large work. They should be in English and preferably typed.
Copies of this Memorandum may be obtained from
The Secretary Rhodes,
Scholarship Selection Committee for India,
St. Stephen's College,
Delhi 110007
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The British Council offices in Calcutta, Bombay, New Delhi
and Chennai.
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