St. John's College, University of Cambridge announced the recipients of the prestigious Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholars for 2011. Shashi Ratnaker Singh, a research fellow at TERI, Avishek Ranjan, a master's degree holder from IIT Chennai, Arjun Datta, a fellow MTech from IIT Roorkee and Sohini Vanjari, who holds a master's degree in zoology from Pune University, have been chosen for the prestigious scholarship.
The scholarship programme has been funded by BP, Rolls-Royce, Hardeep Rai (a UK alumnus) and two anonymous sponsors.
The Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh met with the awardees last week at his 7 Race Course residence and wished the scholars good luck as they leave for his alumnus in Cambridge.
The scholarship programme, which was instituted in 2008, enables academically-outstanding Indian students to pursue doctoral degrees in science and technology, economics and social science in St John's College.
Stephen Teal, Fellow & Development Director, St John's College, University of Cambridge "Thanks to the sponsors of this programme, some of India's brightest and best students have been given a wonderful opportunity to study at Cambridge. Over the past four years we have been overwhelmed at the sheer quality of the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholars, and the College looks forward to welcoming generations more."
Sashi Mukandan, Region President and Head of Country, BP India, said: "BP is privileged to be associated with the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship programme since its inception. We believe that through this initiative, meritocratic Indian scholars from a diverse backgrounds can fulfill their quest for knowledge at one of the best academic institutions in the world."
As a part of the programme, academic tuition fees, international airfare and monthly stipend for living expenses are awarded to all recipients.
