Inlaks, Commonwealth, and Other Scholarships for Indian Students 2024: Thread

I'll start

Universities: University of Cambridge, University College London
Course: MPhil Digital Humanities, MA Digital Humanities
Scholarships obtained/applied for: Shortlisted for Commonwealth (no further info), applied for Inlaks, waiting for Cambridge Trust funding. Rejected from Chevening.

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Anonymous #1

I received an offer from Cambridge and Oxford for the LLM/BCL courses. However, I applied to Inlaks using the Oxford offer. Since Inlaks has a tie-up with Cambridge, was it a bad move to put Oxford as my prefered option?

I understand that the Inlaks-Cambridge tie up is only if funding is required beyond the stipulated limit, but I was still wondering

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UNVEILING MY ANONYMITY😅

Hello! I am Anonymous #304

University/Universities: University of Cambridge. (It's my first and only application for PhD)
Course: PhD in Education
Scholarships obtained/applied for: Nothing so far except Cambridge internal funding

If you come across any Social Science scholarships worth applying to, please let me know.

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@prachimalik1121
Reply to your question on main PG thread: Is there a more favourable treatment towards people getting admission in the US for the inlaks scholarship

No, it's quite the opposite. They are more inclined towards the UK, to the extent that their second shortlist barely includes fewer than 1/4th of US admitted applicants.

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@thegoldensnitch @prachiiisharma
Reply to your posts on main PG thread:
Thank you very much for your tips! I'm really grateful to have met you two here! 💛😇
Glad to have met you both too! @thegoldensnitch @anonymous304 💛

I too am truly grateful for our connection and the chance to help each other out🧡🧡

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Original post by Anonymous #1

I received an offer from Cambridge and Oxford for the LLM/BCL courses. However, I applied to Inlaks using the Oxford offer. Since Inlaks has a tie-up with Cambridge, was it a bad move to put Oxford as my prefered option?
I understand that the Inlaks-Cambridge tie up is only if funding is required beyond the stipulated limit, but I was still wondering

Hey, this is hard to say but I don't think you made a mistake. Lots of previous scholars have been from Oxford! Here's hoping we all make it to the interview stage.

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Original post by JuneKem

UNVEILING MY ANONYMITY😅
Hello! I am Anonymous #304
University/Universities: University of Cambridge. (It's my first and only application for PhD)
Course: PhD in Education
Scholarships obtained/applied for: Nothing so far except Cambridge internal funding
If you come across any Social Science scholarships worth applying to, please let me know.

Omg hi @JuneKem ! I think we have interacted before about being pooled into the same college because we didn't fill any preferences :biggrin:

haha hope to see you at Lucy Cavendish! :smile:

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Original post by JuneKem

@thegoldensnitch @prachiiisharma
Reply to your posts on main PG thread:
Thank you very much for your tips! I'm really grateful to have met you two here! 💛😇
Glad to have met you both too! @thegoldensnitch @anonymous304 💛
I too am truly grateful for our connection and the chance to help each other out🧡🧡

Likewise likewise!!! :')

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Original post by Anonymous #1

I received an offer from Cambridge and Oxford for the LLM/BCL courses. However, I applied to Inlaks using the Oxford offer. Since Inlaks has a tie-up with Cambridge, was it a bad move to put Oxford as my prefered option?
I understand that the Inlaks-Cambridge tie up is only if funding is required beyond the stipulated limit, but I was still wondering

I completely agree with @prachiiisharma. It wasn't a bad move at all; in fact, I think it was a great move on your part. From their scholars and alumni list, it's evident that they aim to diversify their intake profile and not limit it to specific institutions they have ties with. By choosing Oxford, you're positioning yourself away from direct competition with the PhD Cambridge population, thus increasing your chances of securing the scholarship.

Don't you worry about any of it. You will do great!!

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Original post by prachiiisharma

Omg hi @JuneKem ! I think we have interacted before about being pooled into the same college because we didn't fill any preferences :biggrin:

haha hope to see you at Lucy Cavendish! :smile:

Yes, I remember our conversation. I must admit, I cried inconsolably for 48 hours straight after that tragedy (the result of my deep passion for history, architecture, and British culture😅). But eventually, as you had wisely said, I too came to terms with it all.

We will definitely make it to Cambridge and meet at Lucy😁

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thegoldensnitch

Original post by JuneKem

@thegoldensnitch @prachiiisharma
Reply to your posts on main PG thread:
Thank you very much for your tips! I'm really grateful to have met you two here! 💛😇
Glad to have met you both too! @thegoldensnitch @anonymous304 💛
I too am truly grateful for our connection and the chance to help each other out🧡🧡

I totally agree! I truly hope we all get to see each other at Cambridge! 💛✨️

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thegoldensnitch

Original post by JuneKem

UNVEILING MY ANONYMITY😅
Hello! I am Anonymous #304
University/Universities: University of Cambridge. (It's my first and only application for PhD)
Course: PhD in Education
Scholarships obtained/applied for: Nothing so far except Cambridge internal funding
If you come across any Social Science scholarships worth applying to, please let me know.

Oh!! Such a surprise, honestly!! 🤭 because we have talked but I totally thought its two different individuals altogether!

Alright, I'll also introduce myself:

Course: PhD in Clinical Biochemistry
Scholarships: applied to Inlaks, waiting for the Trust

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thegoldensnitch

Guys, did anyone receive a call from Inlaks about additional proof of funding?

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Original post by thegoldensnitch

Oh!! Such a surprise, honestly!! 🤭 because we have talked but I totally thought its two different individuals altogether!
Alright, I'll also introduce myself:
Course: PhD in Clinical Biochemistry
Scholarships: applied to Inlaks, waiting for the Trust

Not your fault. It was intentional. I tried to be as discreet as I could😅

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Hii ,
Course - MPhil in Environmental Policy
Applied for Inlaks ,KC Mahindra and Narrotam foundation scholarship
Waiting for Cambridge Trust
Rejected from Chevening

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Thank you Prachi Sharma for the thread

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Original post by thegoldensnitch

Guys, did anyone receive a call from Inlaks about additional proof of funding?

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