The Tertiary Students from 18 countries are Invited to Apply for the British Council GREAT Scholarships Programe for the Academic year 2026-2027 to Study in the UK .
GREAT Scholarships offer students from 18 countries the opportunity to have £10,000 towards their tuition fees for a wide range of one-year taught postgraduate courses.
In the 2026-27 academic year, over 140 scholarships are offered by over 60 universities across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Location: London Heathrow
- Host University: Various UK Universities
- Funded By: British Council and UK Universities
- Duration: One year for a postgraduate course
- Eligibility: International Students from 18 Countries
- Deadline:Varies, according to university admission deadlines
Which The Right Countries Fit to Apply British Council GREAT Scholarships?
They are available to students from the following countries:
- Bangladesh
- China
- Egypt
- France
- Ghana
- Greece
- India
- Indonesia
- Italy
- Kenya
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Spain
- Thailand
- Turkey
- Vietnam
List of Universities & Colleges under Great Scholarship
- Anglia Ruskin University
- Aston University
- Cardiff University
- Durham University
- Imperial College London
- Keele University
- Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford
- Lancaster University
- Nottingham Trent University
- Royal College of Art
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Teesside University
- The University of Manchester
- University of Glasgow
- University of Nottingham
- University of Reading
- University of St Andrews
- University of Strathclyde
- University of the West of England
- University of Warwick
Scholarship Benefit Package
- £10,000 tuition fee support for master’s programs.
- Study at top UK universities with global recognition.
- Connect with an international network of scholars.
- Experience the UK’s rich heritage and culture.
- Enhance career prospects with a prestigious degree.
Who’s The Right to Fit British Council GREAT Scholarships 2026-2027?
- 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 fulfilment
- 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 his or her own experience of studying in the UK
How to apply for GREAT Scholarships 2026-26 in the UK?
- Research the eligible UK universities offering GREAT Scholarships.
- Select a master’s program at one of the participating universities.
- Apply for admission to the chosen university and secure an offer.
- Check the specific application process for the GREAT Scholarship on the university’s website.
- Submit your scholarship application, including the required documents, before the deadline.
For more information, visit GREAT Scholarships.
