Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships

The Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships offers funding opportunities to Indians in the early to middle stages of their careers who are working/studying in arts, humanities or heritage conservation. These grants allow them to achieve academic, artistic, and professional ambitions by building connections while studying in the UK.

Charles Wallace India Trust Grants

There are various categories of grants given by CWIT. These include long term scholarships, visiting fellowships in certain subjects, grants for short research and professional visits, and grants for doctoral study.

Grants for Doctoral Study in the UK

A few grants are offered to Indian students who are in the final stages of their doctorates at universities in the UK.

Their subjects of study must be arts, humanities and heritage conservation.
The grant provides GBP 500-600 to fill funding gaps

Grants for Short Research and Professional Visits

Around 10-15 scholars receive grants of GBP 1400 to cover the costs of short research or professional visits. These grants are generally sufficient for up to three weeks. Those who are planning to stay longer in the UK need to supplement CWIT’s grant from other sources, like the Indian Council for Historical Research’s grant.

The grants do not cover international fares, and are payable on arrival in the UK.
It is meant for those working in the fields of history, literature, archaeology, history of art, philosophy, performing and creative arts.

Long-term Grants

Upto 10 long-term grants are awarded annually to mid-career practitioners who wish to study or gain more exposure. The awards cover accommodation and living costs in the UK, fees and a contribution to international fares, and generally last from 2-3 months to a year. CWIT grants do not support two-year courses.

Visiting Fellowships

CWIT provides 10 fellowships to qualified translators, writers, and academicians who wish to spend 2-3 months at a particular host university. Fellows have to contribute to the host institution’s requirements by presenting one’s research or leading a seminar.

Highlights

Scholarship Type	Awards
Offered by	Trust
Organization	British Council of India
Application Deadline	N/A
Number of Scholarships	N/A
Amount	Variable Amount
Renewability	No
International Student Eligible	Yes
Scholarship Website Link	https://www.britishcouncil.in/study-uk/scholarships/charles-wallace-india-trust-scholarships

Eligibility Criteria

A few eligibility guidelines are common for all Common Wallace India Trust Scholarships, grants and fellowships, however, there are some that might vary. The section below discusses various eligibility criteria established by CWIT.

Common Eligibility Guidelines

CWIT grant applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

The applicants should be studying in disciplines covered by CWIT
They should be Indian citizens domiciled in India
Applicants must not have received any CWIT grant in the last five years

Grant-Specific Eligibility Guidelines

In addition to the common criteria listed above, candidates must also fulfil the specific eligibility criteria for their chosen grant.

Grant Name	Age Band	Other Requirement (s)
Grants for Doctoral Studies	25-38 years	return to India on completion of course
Short Research & Professional Visiting	25-45 years	Proficiency in English; Completion of studies or 4+ years of experience; Project proposal
Long Term Grants	25-38 years	Degree/diploma in a specialised course; Work experience (preferred)
Visiting Fellowships	25-45 years	Completion of studies or 4+ years of work experience; Project proposal

Application Process

The application process varies for all the Common Wallace India Trust Scholarships:

Grants for Doctoral Studies: Applicants must email their applications directly to CWIT in London.
Short Research and Professional Visiting: Applications should be emailed directly to CWIT London by email cwit@btinternet.com.
Long Term Grants: Applicants must apply through the nearest British Council.
Visiting Fellowships: Applicants have to apply individually to each college/university.

The following documents are to be provided with the application:

A statement of purpose/intent
A brief CV which includes email, postal address, and photo
Emergency name and contact details in India
An IELTS Certificate (if applicable)
Names and email addresses of two referees familiar with the work of the applicant
Portfolio submission in either hard copy format or CD/DVD (if applicable)

Selection Process

There is a selection committee for each grant/fellowship and they evaluate the respective applications. Shortlisted students are invited for an interview, upon which the committee makes its final decision.

Grant Details

The Charles Wallace India Trust covers the following fields of study:

Arts
- Visual Arts
- Curating
- Performance (e.g. Dance, Drama, Music, Directing)
- Photography
- Film Studies, which includes Script Writing and Direction
- Art History
- Design (but not Architecture)
Heritage Conservation
- Conservation architecture
- Management of museums and collections
- Management of heritage sites or projects
- Conservation of materials like metal, stone, timber (including armor, artifacts, and metal), paintings, film, and photographs
- Conservation of landscape
- Engineering related to the conservation of heritage structures