Scholarship
GREAT Scholarships
Jointly funded by the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign and participating UK higher education institutions. It supports students from 18 countries to pursue one-year taught postgraduate courses.
About this scholarship
GREAT Scholarships is offered by British Council and UK Universities for study in United Kingdom at master level. The award is valued at £10,000, provided as partial tuition support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as partial tuition funding. Applicants selected receive £10,000. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master level. Nationality requirements apply: Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam.
Eligibility
Must be a citizen of one of the 18 participating countries and hold an offer for an eligible one-year taught postgraduate course.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master
Nationality requirements
Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- British Council and UK Universities
- Study destination
- United Kingdom
- Eligible applicant countries
- Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam
- Award
- £10,000
- Funding type
- partial tuition
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master
- Nationality
- Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-10-23