Scholarship Overview

The British Council and UK universities have launched the GREAT Scholarship to support and encourage international students to pursue higher education in the UK. This program allows recipients to complete their postgraduate (taught) program at any of the UK universities that participate.

More than 100 scholarships will be awarded under the GREAT Scholarship program for the academic year.
India, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Turkey are all eligible for the scholarship. The chosen postgraduate program in the United Kingdom should begin only in September. The list of UK universities participating varies by country. The GREAT Scholarship has a minimum award of GBP 10,000. The GREAT scholarship covers the full tuition fee for one-year postgraduate programs or the tuition fee for the first year of two-year master's degree programs.

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Host institution(s)

The host institutions includes but not limited to the following:

  • Cranfield University    
  • Bishop Grosseteste University
  • Edinburgh Napier University  
  • Falmouth University
  • University of Manchester 
  • Goldsmith, University of London
  • Keele University 
  • Queen’s University Belfast
  • Royal Agricultural University  
  • Trinity Laban Conservatoire Music and Dance
  • University of East Anglia    
  • University of Kent
  • University of Edinburgh  
  •  University of Plymouth
  • University of St. Andrews  
  • University of Southampton

Level(s)/Field(s)

A postgraduate degree in available programs

Scholarship value

Awardees will receive a one time payment of $12,499.

Eligibility

Eligible candidates must meet the following:

  • Citizen and present residents of India, China, Indonesia, Turkey, Malaysia or Thailand.
  • Completed UG degree in your home country.
    Eg: GREAT Scholarship- India applicants must have done a UG degree from Indian college.
  • Dedicated and academically excellent to pursue a master's/postgraduate (taught) program in the UK.
  • Relevant work experience or proven interest in the chosen field of study.
  • Fulfill English language requirement of the interested UK university via IELTS or equivalent test score.

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Application instructions

  • Before applying for the scholarship, students must be admitted to their preferred (and eligible) UK university. They must complete GREAT Scholarship on the university's website after receiving admission confirmation.
  • Supporting documents include:
    • A valid passport and UK student visa
    • Graduation mark sheet and certificate
    • ELP certificate(Test scores like IELTS/TOEFL/CAE can be submitted)
    • All other requirements as laid out by the selected university.

Visit the official website to start your application