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51³Ô¹ÏÍø increases funding for Indian postgraduate scholarships thanks to Indian alumni support.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø and its Indian supporters association, the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College India Foundation, have announced the expansion of their scholarship programme for academically outstanding Indian students to study at postgraduate level at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College India Foundation Scholarships, launched in 2013, will from 2014 be offering two fully funded Master's scholarships, as well as one full PhD scholarship, for Indian nationals residing in India.

The scheme has also further been expanded so that all scholarships will be available to applicants for study in the Faculty of Natural Sciences as well as the Faculty of Engineering and 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College Business School.  Funding is provided by the alumni and supporters of the Foundation, with the College matching the amount pledged.

The aim of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College India Foundation Scholarships is to attract the most talented Indian students to the College, with a focus on supporting those in financial need. Students will be given access to world class academic training and support throughout their studies, which can help them contribute to society, industry and academia upon their return to India.

The first Indian student to hold the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College India Foundation PhD Scholarship, Mr Raj Singh of Kanpur will begin his studies in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Department of Mechanical Engineering in early 2014.

Sir Keith O'Nions, President & Rector of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø said:

"The expansion of these scholarships builds on the historic and flourishing relationship between 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and its Indian alumni and supporters. Their support is central to this scheme and we're grateful that their generosity has enabled it to grow further still."

51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumnus Cyrus Mistry, Chairman, Tata Sons, who also sits on the board of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College India Foundation, said:

"It is a pleasure to see how these scholarships are allowing Indian students to benefit from the opportunities and educational experience afforded by studying at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. We are delighted to be able to support an even wider field of gifted postgraduate students to join 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's diverse academic community".

Mr Singh, the first holder of an 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College India Foundation PhD scholarship said:

"I am thrilled to have been awarded this scholarship. Studying in such an international environment, alongside world-leaders in their field is a precious opportunity. I'm very grateful to everyone whose generosity made it possible."

The launch of the scholarships coincides with an 11-day visit by Sir Keith O'Nions to India in January 2014. During the trip to Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi he will host an alumni event in each city and meet with representatives from government, industry, and higher education institutions.