ELIGIBILITY & SELECTION
A clear and academically
grounded process.
The award recognises the highest-performing eligible student through the University’s approved academic process. Eligibility is defined by programme, prior domicile and confirmed academic results.
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MERIT • FAIRNESS • RIGOUR
ELIGIBILITY AT A GLANCE
Who may be considered?
01 • PROGRAMME
On-campus study
Enrolled on a relevant eligible postgraduate taught programme.
02 • DOMICILE
India
Domiciled in India before joining the University, subject to final criteria.
03 • ACHIEVEMENT
Academic merit
Outstanding confirmed academic performance within the eligible cohort.
04 • CONFIRMATION
Formal approval
The outcome is confirmed through the relevant Board of Examiners process.
HOW SELECTION WORKS
From eligible cohort to award recipient
1 Eligible cohort established
Relevant programme and domicile criteria are applied to identify the eligible cohort.
2 Confirmed results reviewed
Academic performance is considered using the approved University assessment process.
3 Board confirmation
The relevant Board of Examiners confirms the academic outcome and recipient.
4 Recipient notified and recognised
The award and certificate are normally presented at graduation after confirmation.
SELECTION PRINCIPLES
Academic excellence, treated with integrity
Merit
Recognition is based on confirmed academic achievement.
Consistency
The approved criteria are applied across the eligible cohort.
Governance
The outcome follows the relevant academic confirmation process.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before publication
Detailed programme coverage, the assessment period and whether any student action is required should be confirmed in official guidance.
QUICK QUESTIONS
Is there a separate application?
Please follow the confirmed University guidance when it is published.
Are online programmes included?
The current eligibility description refers to relevant on-campus programmes.
What does the recipient receive?
A £1,000 award and certificate, subject to final approved arrangements.
Questions about eligibility?
Use the confirmed contact route for official information about the award.