Context:
Recently Imperial College London announced its biggest-ever scholarship programme for Indian students.
Relevance:
Facts for Prelims
Future Leaders Scholarship Programme Overview:
- This scholarship initiative is dedicated to supporting 30 of India’s most outstanding Master’s scholars over the forthcoming three years.
Scholarship Coverage:
- Recipients of this scholarship will receive comprehensive coverage of their tuition fees and living expenses.
Eligible Fields of Study:
- The scholarship is available for students pursuing Master’s programs in a range of fields, including engineering, natural sciences, business, and medical research.
Promoting Gender Diversity:
- A noteworthy feature of this program is that half of the scholarships have been reserved for female scholars, emphasizing the importance of gender diversity in higher education.
Empowering Talented Students:
- This scholarship program aims to create opportunities for India’s brightest students, allowing them to further their studies and broaden their horizons by attending one of the world’s premier universities.
Additional Partnerships:
- In conjunction with the introduction of this new scholarship program, the university has also entered into a partnership with the UK government’s Chevening Scholarships program.
- This collaboration will offer funding for an additional three Master’s scholars from India within the next three years.
-Source: Times of India
