London Metropolitan University Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship : Introduction

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London Metropolitan University Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship

Areas of Study :
Any Course
Level :
Postgraduate level
Scholarship Funded by :
London Metropolitan University, UK
Provided to :
Indian student for pursuing Masters programme at London Metropolitan University

The Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Program at London Metropolitan University has been set up to honour the major political and spiritual leader of India, who is officially honoured in India as the Father of the Nation. This scholarship is awarded by London Metropolitan University, UK in conjunction with the Gandhi Smriti, New Delhi. London Metropolitan University is one of the most popular universities in the UK for students from India. The University has its own offices in India, which deal with all aspects of the student recruitment process. The scholarship will be awarded annually to the most outstanding Indian postgraduate student coming to London Met on the basis of excellent academic performance in India.

Post graduate students from any subject are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The scholarship program supports one Indian student and covers the tuition fees for a Masters programme at London Metropolitan University. Additionally, the university will support two Indian students with a 50% reduction in tuition fees. The scholarship will be promoted across India and open to students of any subject studying at London Met, with a closing date of end June each year. The recipient must also demonstrate the potential for leadership and social change as exemplified by Gandhi.

Eligibility

The minimum academic requirements for the scholarships would be as follows:

80% or above in Class X
80% or above in Class XII
First class Bachelors degree from a good Indian University, or a Masters degree from a good Indian University
IELTS band of overall 7.5

Application Procedure

Students applying for the Mahatma Gandhi Scholarships must hold an unconditional offer on one of MET postgraduate courses. Students short-listed for the awards will be invited to come to Delhi Gandhi Smriti for one day for selection. This will consist of a group discussion with the panel, then a 6 minute presentation from each candidate, followed by questions. Students may fill in the application form (downloaded from the website) and forward their application to the India Office in Delhi.

Useful Contacts

London Metropolitan University Liaison Office (Delhi)
Office No: 711, 7th Floor
Ashoka Estate, 24, Barakhamba Road
Connaught Place, New Delhi - 110 001
Tel: +91 (0) 11 4351 5601
Tel: +91 (0) 11 4351 5602
Tel: +91 (0) 11 4351 5606
Fax: +91 (0) 11 4351 5603
Email: Contact Now

London Metropolitan University Liaison Office (Chennai)
Office No: 207, Apeejay Business Centre
39/12 Haddows Road
Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 006
Tel: +91 (0) 44 4204 3053
Tel: +91 (0) 44 2823 8706
Fax: +91 (0) 44 2823 5518
Email: Contact Now

Website: www.londonmet.ac.uk

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