Scholarship of the month: GREAT Scholarships
The British Council’s GREAT Scholarships offer students from 18 countries around the world funding and scholarships to study in the UK. Find out which countries are eligible to apply for the GREAT Scholarships, what the scholarship involves and how to apply for the GREAT Scholarship
Seeta Bhardwa
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The British Council’s GREAT Scholarships offer students from 18 countries around the world funding and scholarships to study in the UK.
Successful applicants will receive £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 will be awarded across 60 universities in the UK. Participating institutions include the University of Bristol, the University of York, the University of St Andrews, Imperial College London, the University of Warwick and the University of Nottingham, among others.
Scholarships are offered to students from a wide range of countries, including India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, Nigeria and many more around the world.
There are specific entry requirements for each of the different eligible countries and courses, so students will need to check the application requirements for the course they wish to pursue.
Deadlines will also vary depending on the university and course applied for, but many of the deadlines will be around March, April and May 2026 for a course start in September 2026.
Read more about scholarships for international students here.
