Felix Scholarships- University of Oxford (MSc in Advanced Computer Science) Ongoing

The Felix Scholarship enables outstanding students from India to pursue graduate studies in any subject at the University of Oxford, the University of Reading and the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London (SOAS). Felix has been supporting students at Oxford since 1991. The scholarships are administered by the three partner universities, with the support of the Felix Trustees.

SOP: Applicants need to submit a maximum of 1000 words of a statement of purpose This will be assessed for: your reasons for applying evidence of motivation for and understanding of the proposed area of study the ability to present a reasoned case in English commitment to the subject, beyond the requirements of the degree course capacity for sustained and intense work reasoning ability ability to absorb new ideas, often presented abstractly, at a rapid pace If possible, please ensure that the word count is clearly displayed on the document LOR: Three references are required generally academic Academic references are preferred though applicants may submit professional references if these are relevant to the course References will support intellectual ability, academic achievement, motivation, and the ability to work in a group CV/Resume: a document of one to two pages highlighting the academic achievements and any relevant professional experience Official transcript(s): Transcripts should give detailed information of the individual grades received in your university-level qualifications to date Applicants should only upload official documents issued by their institution and any transcript not in English should be accompanied by a certified translation Applicants who are shortlisted for the Indian scholarship may be asked to complete a short questionnaire before being invited for an interview in India There is no interview for the non-Indian scholarship, your reasons for applying evidence of motivation for and understanding of the proposed area of study the ability to present a reasoned case in English commitment to the subject, beyond the requirements of the degree course capacity for sustained and intense work reasoning ability ability to absorb new ideas, often presented abstractly, at a rapid pace If possible, please ensure that the word count is clearly displayed on the document, Academic references are preferred though applicants may submit professional references if these are relevant to the course References will support intellectual ability, academic achievement, motivation, and the ability to work in a group, There is no separate application process: in order to be considered, applicants must submit their application for graduate study by the relevant January deadline for their course, One award is made each year to a non-Indian student who is national of and ordinarily resident in a country (outside of India) which is categorized as Other Low-Income Countries or Least Developed Countries on the DAC List of ODA Recipients. This list can be found here In addition, for the non-Indian scholarship, the following eligibility criteria apply: Applicants should have a first-class undergraduate degree; Applicants must not already hold a degree from a university outside of their home country (this rule does not apply to study undertaken whilst in receipt of a Felix Scholarship); and Applicants are expected to return to their home county after completing their studies Applicants who hold deferred offers to start in 2022-23 are not eligible to be considered for either scholarship, Applicants should have a first-class undergraduate degree; Applicants must not already hold a degree from a university outside of their home country (this rule does not apply to study undertaken whilst in receipt of a Felix Scholarship); and Applicants are expected to return to their home county after completing their studies Applicants who hold deferred offers to start in 2022-23 are not eligible to be considered for either scholarship