What is the similarity between Montek Singh Ahluwalia, deputy chairman of Planning Commission, Sanjeev Sanyal, economist, Sagarika Ghose-Sardesai, journalist and Deepak Nayyar, former vice chancellor of Delhi University? Well, all of them have indisputably carved a niche in their respective fields, thanks to their unflinching determination, sincerity to work, incisive intelligence and, quite importantly, an Oxford degree, courtesy the Rhodes scholarship. 
The coveted funding option has turned around the lives of many youngsters across the world. So would it do this year for five Indian youngsters in the age group of 19-25.

In order to be able to apply, a candidate must be an Indian, aged between 19 and 25 as on October 1, 2011. Those who are academically brilliant and have got first class degree in humanities, sciences, law, engineering, agriculture or medicine from an Indian University can apply. One can submit the application online at www.rhodesscholarships-india.com. Else, you can send your application to The Secretary, Rhodes Scholarships (India), International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi. Candidates who are in the final year of a degree course and have an exceptionally bright academic record may also apply.

Applicants are short listed for a preliminary, personal interview, held at four regional centres, including Mumbai (Pune), Bangalore, Kolkata and Delhi. Candidates selected from these regional interviews are then called for the final interview in December.The scholar will become resident at Oxford in October, 2011. Do submit following documents along with the Rhodes application. To apply online, send the following scanned documents:
 

• A school leaving certificate or an extract from an University Register signed by the Registrar, as evidence of age *
• Evidence of courses taken and degrees, honour and other academic distinctions obtained. This evidence must be formally certified by Registrar or any other responsible officer of the candidate’s University *
• A signed essay (typed) by the candidate detailing the proposed course of study at Oxford, general interests and activities, including sports and the future aims. It should not exceed 1000 words and should be in simple English. 
• The names and addresses of six persons — well acquainted with the candidate — under at least three of whom he/she must have studied. Please ensure that  at least three of the six  referees write about the  candidate’s academic ability and attainment. These references will be used in making application to Oxford Colleges. 
• Passport size photograph.
• A medical certificate on the special form provided by the Rhodes Trust, from an approved doctor will be required from the candidates short-listed.  

*(attested copy only, which will not be returned)

Vimal Chander Joshi

Source: www.hindustantimes.com/hthorizons/

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