Last updated: 26 Aug 2026
GREAT Scholarships, jointly funded by the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council, offer £10,000 toward tuition for one-year taught postgraduate courses at United Kingdom universities. Unlike many scholarships on this site, GREAT Scholarships are structured country by country: the eligible universities, courses, and application process differ depending on which of the 18 eligible countries you are applying from.
GREAT Scholarships Summary
- Sponsor: UK GREAT Britain Campaign & British Council, with participating UK universities
- Number of awards: 140+ scholarships across 60+ universities (2026/27)
- Award value: £10,000 toward tuition fees
- Study level: One-year taught postgraduate (master’s)
- Study in: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
- Application deadline: Set individually by each university. No single sitewide deadline
Eligible Countries
Applicants must be from one of these 18 countries: Bangladesh, China, Egypt, France, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, or Vietnam.
Note: each country has its own dedicated British Council page listing exactly which universities and courses are offering scholarships to applicants from that country this cycle. This is the single most important step, since GREAT Scholarships is not one uniform programme but dozens of separate university-level awards grouped under one campaign.
- Nigeria’s GREAT Scholarships page
- Ghana’s GREAT Scholarships page
- Kenya’s GREAT Scholarships page
- See the full list of all 18 country pages for others
Eligibility (General)
Confirm Specifics on Your Country Page
- Citizen of one of the 18 eligible countries
- Meets the specific academic entry requirements of your chosen university and course
- English language proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL), unless exempt
- Applying to a one-year, full-time taught postgraduate program at a participating university offering the scholarship to your country
Since exact requirements, courses, and deadlines differ by university and country, always verify the specifics on your country’s dedicated page rather than relying on general guidance.
How to Apply
- Visit your country’s specific GREAT Scholarships page linked above to see which universities and courses are currently participating
- Apply directly to your chosen university’s postgraduate programme
- Check whether the university requires a separate scholarship application or nomination alongside your admissions application as this varies by institution
- Submit required documents: academic transcripts, English proficiency proof, and typically a personal statement. Our statement of purpose guide can help if you are starting from scratch
- Some universities may request a supporting reference. See our recommendation letter guide for how to request one
- Apply to your programme well before the university’s specific deadline, since each institution sets its own timeline independently
What Being a GREAT Scholar Includes
Beyond the £10,000 tuition contribution, scholars are invited to a welcome event in their first semester and a networking event in their second, connecting them with other GREAT scholars across the United Kingdom.
FAQs
Is there one single application deadline?
No: each participating university sets its own deadline. Check your specific country and university page directly.
Do I apply through UCAS?
No: UCAS is for UK undergraduate admissions. GREAT Scholarships fund postgraduate study, so you apply directly to each university.
Does the scholarship cover living costs, or tuition only?
The core award is £10,000 toward tuition. Some universities may offer additional support, but this varies. Check your specific university’s offer directly.
Can I apply to more than one participating university?
Not addressed uniformly across all universities. Check each institution’s specific rules, since this can vary.
Related Reading
For another UK-wide scholarship option with more centralized eligibility, see the King’s College Commonwealth Shared Scholarship if you are from a Commonwealth country.
Find your country’s scholarships: British Council — GREAT Scholarships
Kukual verifies scholarship details against official sponsor pages at the time of publication and on each update. Since eligibility and deadlines vary by university and country, always confirm specifics directly on your country’s official page before applying.
