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Empowering Global Scholars

Inspiring positive global change by providing scholarships to students from developing countries

The Felix Scholarship was founded to offer gifted underprivileged students from India and certain other developing countries the opportunity of furthering their postgraduate education by attending a university in the UK.

The objective

The Felix Scholarship aims to stimulate scholars by exposing them to academic study, cultures, experiences and friendships that they would not otherwise have had the chance to sample. 

It is hoped that this in turn will endow them with skills and visions, enabling them, when returning to their country of origin, to contribute to the culture and welfare of their home communities.

Who is eligible?

The Scholarships are open to:

    • Academically gifted and underprivileged nationals of India, who must hold at least a first class Bachelor's degree from a recognised Indian university or a comparable institution; or
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    • Academically gifted and underprivileged individuals who are not nationals of India or an EEA country, who must hold at least a first class Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or a comparable institution and who are recommended by their chosen university.

Schools and Universities

Felix scholarships are offered at three universities - the University of Oxford, the University of Reading and the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), part of the University of London.  The Scholarships are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic merit and financial need.

Ready to apply?

Find out how to apply for The Felix Scholarship at participating schools and universities. 

Hear from past students

Members of the Felix Alumni have been kind enough to let us have an update on how their career's are progressing. We hope the current and future applicants will find their progress inspirational.

Calling all Alumni!

Visit the the online community for Felix Scholars past and present where you can re-connect with old classmates and fellow Felix Scholars.