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 2025–26 academic year, over 200 scholarships will be offered by over 70 universities across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
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When is the Application Deadline?
The application window is open from January 16, 2025, to June 1, 2025. Deadlines vary by university.
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Tell Me About The Award:
The GREAT Scholarships 2025 program provides funding for international students to pursue one-year postgraduate degrees in the UK. It is funded by the British government’s GREAT Britain Campaign, the British Council, and 73 UK universities, offering students the chance to gain global exposure and enhance their professional careers.
Which Fields are Eligible?
Eligibility depends on the postgraduate programs offered by participating universities.
Type:
Scholarship for one-year taught master’s programs.
Who can Apply?
Citizens of 18 participating countries, including Italy (newly added for 2025), who meet the academic and admission requirements of a participating UK university.
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
On each country’s dedicated page, you’ll find a comprehensive list of universities that provide scholarships to students from that specific nation, details of which courses these scholarships cover, and how to apply.
Each scholarship is jointly funded by the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council with participating UK higher education institutions.
As part of the programme, all GREAT scholars will be invited to a welcome event in the first semester and a networking event in the second semester.
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How are Applicants Selected?
Applicants are selected based on academic qualifications, admission to a participating university, and their commitment to serving as ambassadors for the GREAT Scholarships Programme.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Students from 18 countries, including Italy, are eligible.
Where will the Award be Taken?
At one of 73 participating UK universities.
How Many Awards?
230 scholarships are available.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Scholarships worth at least £10,000 towards tuition fees.
- Networking opportunities with other GREAT Scholars.
- Access to leading UK universities’ academic environments.
- Ambassadorship roles to represent the GREAT Scholarships Programme globally.
How Long Will the Award Last?
One academic year (for a one-year taught master’s program).
How to Apply:
- Apply for admission to a participating university.
- Submit a scholarship application through the respective university’s process.
- Verify application deadlines and requirements on the university website.
Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
British Council GREAT Scholarships 2025
