Applications are now open for the Great Scholarships 2025-2026. In this article, we will explain everything about this scholarship program, including its benefits and a step-by-step guide to the application process.
Scholarship Overview
The Great Scholarships 2025-2026 are fully funded scholarships for international students who want to pursue a master’s degree. The scholarship provides up to £10,000 to help cover tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate course.
Funding Sources
The GREAT Scholarship is jointly funded by:
- The UK Government’s GREAT Britain Campaign
- The British Council
- Participating UK higher education institutions
Scholarship Opportunities
These scholarships are available across a wide range of subjects and are offered by various UK universities. Each scholarship is worth at least £10,000 to help with tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate course.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Masters
- Institution(s): See the list of participating universities below
- Study in: United Kingdom
- Program Period: One-year postgraduate course
- Deadline: Varies by university admission deadlines
Institutes under Great Scholarship:
- Aston University
- Edinburgh Napier University
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- King’s Business School
- Lancaster University
- Loughborough University
- Newcastle University
- Nottingham Trent University
- Oxford Brookes University
- Robert Gordon University
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Teesside University
- University of Bristol
- University of Dundee
- University of Essex
- University of Gloucestershire
- University of Reading
- University of Strathclyde
- University of Warwick
- University of York
Scholarship Coverage
The Great Scholarships provide the following benefits to the recipients:
- Each scholarship is worth at least £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate course.
Eligibility Criteria for Great Scholarships
To qualify for the Great Scholarships, candidates must meet 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
- Other Requirements:
- Must have an undergraduate degree and show motivation and interest in the chosen subject.
- Must meet the English language requirement of the UK higher education institution (HEI).
- Show a desire to engage with the UK academically and personally.
- Be willing to attend a networking event for all UK-based GREAT scholars, sharing experiences and perceptions of studying in the UK.
- Be willing to stay in contact with the British Council and the UK HEI, and act as an ambassador for the GREAT Scholarships.
- As an alumnus of the GREAT Scholarships, be open to occasionally speaking with potential candidates about their own experience studying in the UK.
How to Apply for Great Scholarships?
Please follow the following application instructions to apply for Great Scholarships:
- A 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 universities’ scholarship webpages.
- 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 on the result of their applications.
- Scholarship funding will be issued to successful scholars by individual universities after registration.
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