Application for 2024/2025 edition of the GREAT Scholarships has started. The scholarship offers students from 15 countries the opportunity to have £10,000 towards their tuition fees for a wide range of one-year taught postgraduate courses in the United Kingdom. Around 210 awards will be offered in 2024/25 academic year.
Each scholarship is jointly funded by the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council with participating UK higher education institutions.
Host Institutions
About 71 universities across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Level and Field of Study
Eligible one-year postgraduate taught Master’s programmes offered by participating Universities.
Target Group
Students from the following countries: Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Ghana, Greece, Kenya, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam
Scholarship Benefits
GREAT Scholarships cover £10,000 towards each student’s tuition fees for one year.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for GREAT Scholarships, you must:
- come from any of the participating countries (listed above)
- have an undergraduate degree, be motivated, and have an interest in the proposed subject area
- meet the English language requirement of the UK HEI.
Each country has its eligibility criteria and can be found in the country pages at the official website.
Application Procedure
For your application, kindly visit the participating university’s page to find out more information and then follow the link to the university’s website. You must apply for individual scholarship following the instructions given on each university’s’ scholarship webpage.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the scholarships varies according to each institution but generally falls around April – June 2024.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Official Website
https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/scholarships-funding/great-scholarships