Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) Scholarship 2023: Apply

Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) Scholarship 2023 has been launched for the students of India who desire to study at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. Interested students may apply for the scholarship by following a few easy steps as specified in this article below. Further in the article, you will get each and every detail related to the OCSI Scholarship such as eligibility criteria, documents required, the selection process, the application process, and any other relevant information. 

About Oxford and Cambridge Society of India Scholarship

This scholarship has been launched for students who hold bachelor’s degrees and desire to pursue Postgraduate courses or second bachelor’s degrees in the United Kingdom. Oxford and Cambridge Society of India Scholarship will help many brilliant students to get a quality education from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge situated in the United Kingdom. It is the best opportunity for the students. If you desire to get this scholarship then check the eligibility requirements and other important information from this article before submitting the application form.

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Highlights Of Oxford and Cambridge Society of India Scholarship

• Name of the scheme: Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) Scholarship
• Launched by: Oxford and Cambridge Society of India
• Launched for: Students 
• Benefits: financial and other benefits 
• Mode of application: online 
• Official site: www.oxbridgeindia.com

Name of the Institutes

• University of Cambridge
• University of Oxford

Field of study Under OCSI Scholarship

• The research leading to the Ph.D. degree
• One-year post-graduate courses like MPhil, LLM, BCL, Diploma, CASM or Part III Maths, MBA, PGCE, etc.
• Taught and research-based master’s programs of various durations including M.Sc., engineering, medicine
• Second Bachelor’s degree as an Affiliated Student/ Senior Status
• Bachelor’s degree program

Benefits Of Oxford and Cambridge Society of India Scholarship

• OCSI scholarship(s) worth INR 200,000 (Rupees Two Lacs) each at either the University of Cambridge or the University of Oxford.
• Four further OCSI scholarships worth INR 200,000 each at either the University of Cambridge or the University of Oxford.
• One scholarship worth INR 100,000 only at Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge
• One scholarship worth INR 100,000 only at St. Hilda’s College, Oxford

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should be a permanent resident of India.
• The age of the applicants should not be more than 30 years as of 1st September
• Applicant must hold a graduation degree from an institute situated in India
• An applicant must hold the scholarship in any graduation or post-graduation course at Oxford or Cambridge University of the UK.
• Applicants must not get any scholarship from any other organization.
• The candidate must not be a close family member of the Oxford and Cambridge Society of India Executive Committee.

Selection Procedure Of OCSI Scholarship

Selection of the candidates will be on the basis of the following

• Soft Skills: presentation skills, clarity of thought and presentation, demeanor, confidence.
• Hard Skills:
  • a unique proposition in the field of study.
  • impact on society in general.
  • likely impact on India.
  • consistent academic performance
  • extracurriculars.
• Financial Means: seekers should show the financial resource available to them with supporting documents.

Important Dates

• The opening date of submission of application forms will be available on the website by March every year
• The closing date for submission of application forms will be available on the website by 15 May every year
• Shortlists candidates who have to appear for an interview will inform by Mid-June every year
• Interview of the candidates will be in July with the OCSI scholarship committee tentatively
• Awards will be provided to the select candidates by the end of July.

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Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) Scholarship 2023 Application Procedure

• To apply for the scholarship, you have to go to the Oxford and Cambridge Society website.

• From the home page, you have to select the scholarship option which is available on left hand side
• Then you have to select the “The guidelines for the OCSI Scholarships 2021 can be accessed here” option

• Read the guidelines properly and download the application form by click here
• Take print of the application form and start filling in the details in the application
• Attach the image and other significant documents with the application form and submit it before the end date.

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