Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who can apply?
A. Indian nationals under the age of 30 who hold
at least a first class Bachelors degree from a
reputed Indian university or a comparable institution.
Non-Indian nationals need not apply directly as they are selected
by the individual universities but are required to have the same
academic qualifications. The scholarships are awarded
on the basis of outstanding merit and financial need.
Q. Is there a specific subject for which these awards are
given?
A. No. All subjects offered by the
participating universities, except for medicine,
are considered. The Selection Committees do not have a bias
towards/ against any particular subject.
Q. I have an offer of admission from the University of
Sheffield, or from the Imperial College of Science, Medicine and
Technology, London. Can I apply for a Felix
Scholarship?
A. No. Felix Scholarships are available
only for the University of Oxford, the
University of Reading, and the School of
Oriental and African Studies (University of London).
Q. I am married. Am I still eligible?
A. Yes. Married applicants are considered. However,
please be aware that no extra allowance will be granted for married
applicants who are successful. The cost of living is very
high in the UK and the spouses of married students have to
make their own arrangements to support themselves.
The Scholarship does not provide funding to spouses. The
participating universities do endeavour to make available suitable
accommodation to married students but this may involve long waiting
lists and accommodation is not guaranteed. Applicants should
also bear in mind that, although current UK laws do not place a
restriction on the spouses of fulltime students finding employment,
in practice it is often difficult to find such employment.
Q. What is the selection procedure?
A. If you have successfully gained a confirmed offer of admission
at your chosen university and have applied for a Felix Scholarship,
your chosen university will draw up a shortlist of
candidates. The shortlists will, in the case of Indian
nationals, be provided to the Selection Committees.
Short-listed candidates will be contacted individually for
interview. The interviews are held separately for each of the
three universities. For non-Indian nationals, your chosen
university will carry out the selection process.
Q. What is the interview like?
A. The interview and/or selection process not only tests the
candidate's academic abilities (in their chosen disciplines) but
also assesses the candidtate's personality, financial need and
suitability for the Scholarship. Candidates must have
a good command of both spoken and written English.
Each interview lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Q. How do I know if I am going to be interviewed?
A. You will be sent a letter setting out the date and venue of
your interview.
Q. Where are the interviews held?
A. For Indian nationals they are held in New Delhi and
Bangalore. Please note that no expenses are
paid to applicants in respect of travel/accommodation
costs for attending the interview.
Q. How do I know if I was successful / unsuccessful?
A. If you are successful you will be informed directly by your
chosen university. Unsuccessful candidtates are not informed.
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** Oxford are willing to advise unsuccessful candidates too.
