Applications for GREAT Scholarships are currently open. In this article, we will explain in detail about this scholarship program, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.
GREAT Scholarships 2026-2027 are fully funded scholarships for international students. These scholarships are available for master’s. The scholarship covers up to £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate course.
The GREAT scholarship is jointly funded by the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council with participating UK higher education institutions.
GREAT Scholarships offers multiple scholarships from UK universities across various subjects for international students. Each scholarship is worth a minimum of £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate course.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Masters
- Institution(s): See List below
- Study in: The UK
- Program Period: One year for a postgraduate course
- Deadline: Varies, according to university admission deadlines
Institutes under the GREAT Scholarship:
- Cardiff University
- City St George’s, University of London
- Keele University
- Northumbria University
- Robert Gordon University
- SOAS University of London
- The University of Manchester
- University College Birmingham
- University College London
- University of Bath
- University of Glasgow
- University of Leicester
- University of Portsmouth
Scholarship Coverage
Great Scholarships will provide the recipient with the following benefits:
- Each scholarship is worth a minimum of £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate course.
Eligibility Criteria for the GREAT Scholarships
To qualify for the Great Scholarships, the candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements:
- Required Language: English
- Eligible Countries: Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, Spain, France, Greece, Italy
- Have an undergraduate degree, be motivated, and have an interest in the proposed subject area
- Meet the English language requirement of the UK HEI
- Establish an engagement with the UK as a scholar through personal and academic fulfillment.
- Be willing to attend a networking event of all UK-based GREAT scholars, to discuss experiences and capture perceptions of studying in the UK
- Be willing to maintain contact with the British Council and their HEI and act as an ambassador for the GREAT Scholarships
- As an alumnus of the GREAT Scholarships, be willing occasionally to speak to potential candidates about my own experience of studying in the UK
How to Apply for the GREAT Scholarships?
Please follow the following application instructions to apply for the Great Scholarships:
- Visit the university page above to find out more information, and then follow the link through to the university’s website.
- Apply for individual scholarships following the instructions given on each university’s scholarship web pages.
- The deadline to apply for a GREAT Scholarship varies according to each institution. For details on individual institutions’ deadlines, please see the institution page.
- Successful scholars will be informed by individual universities of the results of their applications.
- Scholarship funding will be issued to successful scholars by individual universities after registration.
Website
To learn more about the GREAT Scholarships, please visit the official website: