GREAT Scholarships
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 are offered by over 70 universities across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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 are covered by these scholarships 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.
Hear from GREAT scholars
- ‘Being a GREAT scholar has been transformative, providing me with financial support, opportunities to connect with inspiring peers, access to a top-tier education and a platform to build a global network that can significantly boost my career'.
- ‘Receiving the GREAT Scholarship has provided me with financial support and opened doors to a world of new experiences, connections, and opportunities that I had only dreamed of before'.
Damla, Turkey
- 'As a GREAT scholar, I’ve taken great pleasure from meeting peers from nearly every corner of the world. At my university, I am surrounded by professors who are intellectual leaders in their fields, and I have classmates from various backgrounds and experiences who enrich my learning.'
Abdul Mujeeb, Pakistan
Hear from GREAT scholars
‘I think it’s a prestigious thing to receive a scholarship.’
Bhavana, Arts University Bournemouth
Meet Bhavana who received a GREAT scholarship to study fine art and hear about her experiences.
What are GREAT Scholarships?
Maria and Nadine, University of Kent
Find out more about what GREAT Scholarships are and how to apply for them.
Thinking about applying?
Hear from Archana, Eman, Xiaohui and Sylvia
GREAT scholars share their top tips for completing your application form and what being a GREAT scholar means to them.
'The GREAT Scholarship gave me financial support and a global network of friends.'
Hana, Egypt
GREAT scholar Hana, shares more about what receiving the scholarship meant for her.
'I'm proud to be GREAT scholar.'
Rimsha, University of York
Meet Rimsha from Pakistan and hear more about her time studying at the University of York through a GREAT Scholarship.
GREAT scholars share their experiences of studying in the UK
Meet our GREAT scholars and find out more about their UK studies, from the support they've received to the advice they have to share with you.
GREAT Scholarships for justice and law
Justice and law postgraduate scholarships of £10,000 are available for students from a variety of countries to study subjects in this area, from human rights to criminal justice and commercial law.
GREAT Scholarships for science and technology
Science and technology postgraduate scholarships of £10,000 are available to students from a variety of countries to study subjects in this area, from artificial intelligence to sustainable engineering and more.
Hear stories from international students
The Study UK blog is the home of real-life, personal stories from current international students and alumni.
Read GREAT scholar's blogs
'Coming to the UK as a GREAT scholar has been life-changing'
Eleftherios, a GREAT scholar from Greece, shares how studying business analytics in the UK has transformed his career aspirations, reignited his passions, and expanded his global perspective.
6 top tips for applying for the GREAT Scholarship
Former GREAT scholar Diona from India shares some advice based on her experience of applying for the GREAT Scholarship to help increase your chances of success.
'I've joined a diverse community of UK alumni'
Find out about Ahmed's experience of becoming independent, travelling around the UK by bicycle and how a GREAT Scholarship and 'free' accommodation have helped him achieve his dreams.
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