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Imperial College London Unveils Its Largest Scholarship Program for Indian Students
Imperial College London, a renowned UK university, has recently introduced a groundbreaking scholarship program designed to nurture India’s most promising Master’s scholars over the next three years. This significant initiative, known as the “Future Leaders Scholarship,” underscores Imperial College’s commitment to fostering excellence and diversity by supporting an equal number of male and female scholars.
The announcement follows a visit by Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Minister of Science and Technology, to the university earlier this year, signifying the institution’s dedication to academic collaboration with India.
Professor Peter Haynes, Vice-Provost (Education and Student Experience) at Imperial College London, expressed his enthusiasm about this momentous development, stating, “We are thrilled to launch our most extensive scholarship program for Indian scientists, reaffirming our commitment to attract the brightest students from diverse backgrounds and provide them with the necessary support to excel. The Future Leaders Scholarship will pave the way for India’s most talented students to deepen their studies and broaden their horizons at one of the world’s leading universities.”
In addition to this, Imperial College London has forged a strategic partnership with the UK government’s esteemed Chevening Scholarships program. This partnership will extend financial support to an additional three Master’s scholars from India over the next three years. The scholarship not only covers the full cost of tuition and living expenses but is also open to those pursuing Master’s programs in engineering, natural sciences, business, and medical research.
Professor Haynes, who is currently in India, emphasized the importance of this long-standing collaboration, saying, “Our enduring partnership with the prestigious Chevening Scholarships program is a crucial alliance that enables us to extend opportunities to exceptional Indian students.”
These exciting announcements were made during a university team visit to the British Council in New Delhi, attended by alumni and prospective students.
Alison Barrett MBE, Director India, British Council, praised Imperial College London’s new scholarships, saying, “As one of the world’s top-ranking institutions, Imperial’s new scholarships create an avenue for aspiring and talented young Indians to pursue education in the UK and gain access to world-class academic resources.”
All students who submit applications to study at Imperial College London and receive an offer by May 11, 2024, will be considered for the Future Leaders Scholarship. If you’re interested in applying for this year’s Imperial College London Chevening Scholarship partnership, please note that the application deadline is November 7.