UK Government Announced Chevening Gurukul Fellowships

UK Government declared the Chevening Gurukul Programme for India and it is aimed at mid-career and high-flying young professionals from diverse backgrounds with a strong and demonstrable leadership potential.

Candidates who are eligible to apply for the programme must be  from public, private and non-governmental organizations who are Independent and creative thinker,  Able to demonstrate the ability to develop collaboration between India and the UK, often in complex and fast-moving areas.

Every year twelve selected Gurukul Fellows will be offered an intensive, twelve-week residential course at King’s College London.

The fellowship for each student will cover the following expenses:

• All KCL study fees
• Accommodation for fellows
• A subsistence allowance
• Return airfare from India to UK
• Travel to and from London and local travel in London
• Reimbursement of UK Visa
• Travel and accommodation on study visits

The course will be team-taught and in addition to the academics from King’s College London (KCL) and beyond, the faculty will comprise of leading professionals and practitioners from diverse sectors and policy leaders.

Candidates can apply for the fellowships upto 06 February 2015.