The UK government has partnered with leading businesses in India
to offer 75 fully funded scholarships for Indian students to
study in the UK from September.
This is the highest number of fully funded scholarships given for
the one-year master’s programme to date.
HSBC, Pearson India, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Sons and Duolingo
are supporting this special initiative to celebrate India’s 75th
year of independence. The programmes on offer include Chevening
scholarships for a one-year master’s programme, with the
opportunity to study any subject at any recognised UK university.
Further to this, the British Council in India is offering at
least 18 scholarships for women in science, technology,
engineering and mathematics (STEM) – covering over 12,000 courses
across more than 150 UK universities. Along with these, the
British Council is also offering six English scholarships.
The announcement comes as British and Indian leaders from
international business and government gather in London for the
India Global Forum.
Speaking at the India Global Forum, Alex Ellis, British
High Commissioner to India, said:
In India’s 75th year, this is a great milestone together. Thanks
to the exceptional support from our partners in industry, I am
delighted to announce 75 scholarships for Indian students to
experience the best of the UK. Nearly 30% of Chevening scholars
in India come from smaller cities or are first generation
students, making this an increasingly diverse programme
Hitendra Dave, CEO, HSBC, said:
We’re delighted to partner with Chevening for the ‘Chevening HSBC
Scholarship’ programme. Our objective is to encourage young
people with potential to become leaders and decision makers in
their fields by leveraging the world class educational facilities
offered under this programme. As a British bank with a
significant lineage and legacy in India, we believe we have a
meaningful role to play in developing leadership talent in the
country.
During his recent visit to India, Prime Minister welcomed the ‘India/UK
Together’ programme, promoting the rich cultural ties between
both countries. Education is one of the mainstays of the living
bridge between the UK and India that connects our people through
common values and affinities. Nearly 108,000 study visas were
issued to Indian nationals in the year ending March 2022, almost
double the number compared to the previous year.
Further information
HSBC India will sponsor 15 scholarships, Pearson India will
sponsor two, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Sons and Duolingo will
sponsor one each as part of the 75 scholarships.
Chevening is the UK Government’s international awards scheme
offered in 150 countries, aimed at developing global leaders
since 1983. India’s Chevening programme is the largest in the
world with over 3500 alumni.
The fully funded scholarship includes tuition, living expenses
and travel cost for a one-year-postgraduate programme. A minimum
of two years’ work experience is required for candidates to be
eligible for the award.
Further details, including on how to apply, can be found on the
Chevening
website.
