Scholarship
GREAT Scholarships
A joint programme between the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council. It offers scholarships to students from various countries to pursue postgraduate studies at participating UK universities.
About this scholarship
GREAT Scholarships is offered by British Council and UK Higher Education Institutions at master level. The award is valued at Minimum £10,000, provided as partial tuition support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as partial tuition funding. Applicants selected receive Minimum £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, France, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Spain, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam.
Eligibility
Open to students from specific countries including Bangladesh, China, Egypt, France, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-05-01. 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, France, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Spain, 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 Higher Education Institutions
- Award
- Minimum £10,000
- Funding type
- partial tuition
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master
- Nationality
- Bangladesh, China, Egypt, France, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Spain, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-05-01
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-08-27