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Chevening Gurukul Fellowship 2019-20, UK

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Eligibility

Working professionals with 10 years work experience

Region

United Kingdom

Award

Multiple awards

Deadline

Closed

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About The Program

The Chevening Gurukul Fellowship 2019-20, UK is a fellowship for Leadership and Excellence organized by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Government of UK. The fellowship invites working professionals from India and provides them with the opportunity to study at the University of Oxford with multiple benefits. Young high-flyers and mid-career professionals from diverse backgrounds with strong and demonstrable leadership potential are appreciated to apply. The fellowship addresses issues faced by leaders in all fields and explores changing ideas and practices of leadership, looking at the implications of globalization for Indian leaders.

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

The following applicants are eligible for the fellowship: 

  • An Indian citizen who is residing in the country
  • Having at least 10 years of work experience
  • Be a mid-career professional with strong leadership potential in a wide range of sectors including state or central government, the private sector, media and civil society
  • Be proficient in the English language and assessed by a qualified English language assessor
  • Have a postgraduate degree or equivalent professional training or work experience in a relevant area at the time of application
  • Agree to adhere to all relevant guidelines, requirements and expectations of the programme
Benefits

The selected fellows will receive the following benefits: 

  • Full waiver of the program fee
  • Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship
  • Economy flight ticket from India to UK
How can you apply?

Follow the steps to apply: 

Step 1:  Select the country and level of scholarship on the 'Apply' page of Chevening. 
Step 2: Click on "Apply for Gurukul." 
Step 3: Create an account on the portal.
Step 4: Log- in and access the application form.
Step 5: Fill the application form carefully with the relevant details.
Step 6: Attach the required documents.
Step 7: Submit the form. 

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Terms and Conditions
  • A total of 12 fellows will be selected for the fellowship program. 
  • It will be a 12-week intensive residential course in the Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR).
  • Gurukul Fellows will be exposed to current issues and themes impacting global leadership, including:
    • Economics of global integration: growth, trade, regulation and deregulation.
    • The role of science and technology: climate change, the internet, technological interconnectedness, cybersecurity.
    • International governance and government of the nation-state: the UN, WTO and trade agreements, the European Union and Brexit.
    • Social challenges of and to global integration: migration, refugees, inequality and intolerance.
    • The new politics of support and opposition to global integration: nationalism and internationalism, security and conflict.
    • Personal development and leadership skills.
  • The course includes various site visits in the UK and Europe, researching and presenting on a public policy plan to be developed throughout the course.
  • Fellowship tenure dates are listed in the final award letter. 
  • Stipend payments will only be made for the duration of the fellowship. 
  • Fellows are expected to return to their home country at the commencement of the fellowship program. 

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Contact Details

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Foreign and Commonwealth Office
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
United Kingdom

Email: fcocorrespondence@fco.gov.uk

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FAQ's

Q. Can I extend my fellowship? 
A. Extensions are only granted in exceptional cases and subject to funding. They are not recurring and shall not be assumed. 

 

Q. Can I change my flight once it has been booked?  
A. Yes but the applicant will be responsible for the additional costs associated with the change. 

 

Q. When will I receive visa application guidance? 
A. The applicant will receive the visa application guidance in the pre-departure Fellowgram, approximately 8-10 weeks before the start of the applicant's Chevening Fellowship.

 

Q. Can I defer my fellowship?
A. Deferrals are only granted in exceptional and specific circumstances. For more information, review the fellowship terms and conditions.

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