Somerville College launches the Dr. Gita Piramal Scholarship for Indians at Oxford University.
Dr. Gita Piramal Scholarship is the first attempt by Somerville College at Oxford University to sponsor fully Indian students at one of the worlds most elite institutions. Highly academic, financially less privileged students would find this scholarship an opportunity of a lifetime.
A tribute to Dr. Gita Piramal:
The Dr. Gita Piramal Scholarship honors contributions by Dr. Gita Piramal toward the academic and corporate world. This distinguished business historian has, over time, played an important role in the way people perceive corporate India; indeed, her works are part of the discussion material in many MBA programs worldwide. Dr. Piramal has been connected with Somerville College, being a Senior Associate Fellow and mentor, guiding up-and-coming leaders in business and beyond for decades.
Reflecting on the establishment of the scholarship, Dr. Piramal expressed, “India has always been my family home, while Somerville has served as my intellectual home for many years.” This scholarship will enable bright young minds from India to benefit from Oxford’s rich academic environment, contributing to India’s future development.” Her commitment to fostering talent underscores the importance of education in shaping the future of India.
Supporting Bright Minds
The Dr. Gita Piramal Scholarship will elevate India’s talented students by sponsoring full tuition and a living stipend. It is designed for candidates from underprivileged backgrounds to ensure that financial barriers will not stand in the way of world-class education. It will be a five-year program, with the expectation of enriching India’s intellectual pool and supporting sustainable growth in the country.
Contributions by Dr Piramal and the power of this scholarship inspired a great remark from Jan Royall, Principal of Somerville College: “It is a privilege to honor such a longstanding friend of the college in this way. The name of Dr. Piramal will be associated with inspiring brilliant Indian students to seize the opportunities of an Oxford education and to use their learning to contribute to India.”
Improving Access to Education
Since its inception in 2013, the OICSD has supported to date over 60 Indian students at Oxford University. Many of these students returned to India to spearhead serious problems in Indian healthcare and technology, especially climate change. Induction of the Dr. Gita Piramal scholarship will further drive the mission towards ensuring the ability to access more meritorious talents to the academic resource pool and possibilities that Oxford offers.
This scholarship program does not only represent educational benefits for the students of India, but it also represents global cooperation and knowledge transfer. From this perspective, Somerville College and the Piramal family are investing in the leaders of tomorrow and working towards a more sustainable future for generations to come.
To Apply
Scholarship applications can be done based on eligibility criteria and the steps to apply for the same, which can be downloaded from the official website: Dr. Gita Piramal Scholarship. The very main purpose of this scholarship program is to attract some of India’s brightest minds to join Oxford University and experience that transformative educational journey.
Conclusion: A Pathway to Success
The establishment of the Dr. Gita Piramal Scholarship at Somerville College marked a giant step for access to quality education by Indian students, removing that financial hurdle in the process of entirely assisting students. With the help of Somerville College and the OICSD, Indian students can now pursue study and work at one of the world’s great universities.