Felix International Scholarships
The Felix Scholarships scheme is available to high achieving students from India and other developing countries pursuing postgraduate studies at the University of Reading. The scholarship cover tuition fees at the international rate and provide a stipend (maintenance grant) to cover living expenses (around 14,750 pound). They also provide generous allowances for clothes, books and a return flight home. Please be aware that you will be asked to demonstrate financial needs and spouses’ costs will not be met. The awards are available (depending on eligibility) for up to three years.Felix Scholarships Requirements
As it is mentioned previously that the scholarships are awarded for Indian students and international students from a developing country, then the requirements are explained in two terms. Firstly, to be eligible for all the Felix scholarship offered, you must be applying to start a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Reading, starting in September 2020. You must be able to demonstrate academic excellence and financial need and are expected by the Trust to return to work in your home country after completing your studies. Please note, candidates who already hold a master’s degree cannot apply for a master’s degree scholarshipIndian citizens Felix Scholarship requirements
- You must be an Indian national and not currently be living or studying outside of India
- You must have not previously studied for one year or more outside India
- You must have at least a first-class bachelor’s degree from an Indian university or comparable institution. Those with an upper second-class degree at bachelor’s level may be considered if they hold a first-class degree at master’s level
- You must not hold a degree from a university outside of India
Students from Developing Countries Felix Scholarships requirements
- You must have at least a first-class bachelor’s degree from a university or comparable institution. Those with an upper second-class degree at a bachelor’s level may be considered if they hold a first-class degree at master’s level
- You must not hold a degree from a university outside of your home country
Felix Scholarships Awards/ Grants
The Felix Scholarships scheme covers tuition fees at the International Rate and provide a stipend (maintenance grant) to cover living expenses (around 14,750 pound). The scholarships also provide generous allowances for clothes, books and return flight home.Applying for Felix Scholarships
To apply for a Felix Scholarship, you will need to hold an offer to study a postgraduate degree at the University of Reading. You will need to have obtained this offer by the deadline 30 January 2020.After receiving your offer, apply to the Felix Scholarships by completing the electronic form on your me@reading applicant portal.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties when submitting your application, please complete the application form (PDF - 72KB) and please email this application form to felixscholarship@reading.ac.uk.
Please kindly be reminded that your application must have been accepted for admission by the University by 30 January 2020 to be considered for shortlisting. You are therefore advised to apply for admission at the earliest opportunity.
Candidates who have an academic condition on their offer of admission (such as completion of a qualification they are currently working towards) will need to successfully meet that condition by the shortlisting stage (w/c 16 March 2020) in order to be considered for this year’s competition, they should otherwise consider applying to the competition next year. For further information related to the Felix Scholarships, please kindly visit this Scholarship Link.