2026–2027 GREAT Postgraduate Scholarships – UK

Location: United Kingdom

Program: Master’s Degree Programs

Eligibility: International Student

Duration: 1 year

Deadline: Varies by country and university

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The GREAT Scholarships are jointly funded by the UK Government’s GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council, in partnership with participating UK higher education institutions, and are administered through the British Council’s Study UK platform. The programme offers students from 18 eligible countries the opportunity to receive £10,000 towards their tuition fees for a wide range of one-year taught postgraduate courses at over 60 universities across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. In the 2026–2027 academic year, over 140 scholarships are available. Each scholarship is offered directly by the participating university for specific courses in that institution, and applicants must apply directly to each university following the institution’s own application process. As part of the programme, all GREAT Scholars are invited to a welcome event in the first semester and a networking event in the second semester of their studies.

The British Council, founded in 1934 and headquartered in London, is the United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, operating as a registered charity in England and Wales (No. 209131) and Scotland (SC037733). The British Council works in more than 100 countries and territories worldwide, connecting people with knowledge, ideas, and opportunities through arts, education, English language, and society programmes. The GREAT Scholarships are a flagship component of the British Council’s Study UK portfolio, directly supporting the UK Government’s GREAT Britain Campaign to promote the United Kingdom globally as a world-leading destination for international study.

Benefits of the Programme

This programme will provide the following to its recipients:

£10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year taught postgraduate Master’s degree at a participating UK university
Invitation to a welcome event in the first semester and a networking event in the second semester as a GREAT Scholar
Access to the GREAT Scholars alumni network and the broader British Council Study UK alumni community
Other benefits

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following:

Must be a citizen of one of the 18 eligible countries: Bangladesh, China, Egypt, France, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, or Vietnam
Must be applying for a one-year taught postgraduate Master’s degree at a participating UK university
Must meet the specific eligibility and entry requirements of the chosen university and course — these vary by institution and country
Must apply for a course that is listed as eligible for the GREAT Scholarship at the chosen university — check the relevant country page on the Study UK website for details of which courses are covered

Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.

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Selection Criteria

Each GREAT Scholarship is administered independently by the participating UK university. Selection criteria, application requirements, and deadlines vary by institution and by the applicant’s country of origin. In general, candidates are assessed on academic merit, the strength of their application and supporting documents, and their suitability for the chosen postgraduate programme. Specific selection criteria for each scholarship and country combination are published on each country’s dedicated page on the Study UK website. All applicants are strongly encouraged to check the country-specific page for the most up-to-date information on available scholarships, eligible courses, and application procedures.