Application Deadline: The application deadline varies by country and university. Prospective applicants are advised to check the specific deadlines on the official websites of participating UK universities.

The British Council GREAT Scholarships 2025–26 present an exceptional opportunity for international students to pursue a master’s degree at some of the UK’s leading universities. These scholarships, offered in partnership with UK universities, provide funding of up to £10,000 towards tuition fees for postgraduate study across a variety of disciplines. Open to applicants from select countries, the scheme aims to foster academic excellence and promote cultural exchange.

By studying in the UK under this scheme, scholars benefit from access to world-class educational facilities, exposure to global industries, and the chance to immerse themselves in British culture and heritage. Recipients also join an international network of talented individuals making a meaningful impact in their respective fields.

Overview of the GREAT Scholarships 2025–26

• Host Country: United Kingdom
• Host Institutions: Various UK universities
• Funding Provided By: British Council and participating universities
• Level of Study: Master’s degree
• Eligible Applicants: International students from selected countries

List of Eligible Countries
Bangladesh, China, Egypt, France, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam

Scholarship Benefits

• £10,000 contribution towards tuition fees for a master’s programme
• Study at internationally recognised UK universities
• Join a global community of GREAT scholars
• Experience the UK’s diverse culture and historic academic traditions
• Boost your career with a prestigious UK postgraduate degree

Participating UK Universities (Selected by Country)

Bangladesh
Aston University, Nottingham Trent University, Teesside University, University of Reading, University of Dundee, University of Glasgow, University of Hull, University of Westminster

Brunei
Oxford Brookes University, University of Essex, University of Surrey, University of Glasgow, University of Northampton

China
Anglia Ruskin University, Cardiff University, Cranfield University, Sheffield Hallam University, University of Edinburgh, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, UCL, Falmouth University, University of Bath, University of Cumbria, University of Derby, University of Exeter, University of Hull, University of Reading, University of St Andrews, University of Surrey, University of Glasgow, University of Sussex

Egypt
Aston University, Glasgow Caledonian University, Nottingham Trent University, University of Stirling, Oxford Brookes University, Queen’s University Belfast, Swansea University, University of Westminster

Ghana
Bangor University, Bournemouth University, University of Hull, Cranfield University, University of Warwick, University of Derby, University of St Andrews

India
Bishop Grosseteste University, Cranfield University, Edinburgh Napier University, Falmouth University, Goldsmiths (University of London), Keele University, University of Manchester, Queen’s University Belfast, Royal Agricultural University, University of Plymouth, Trinity Laban Conservatoire, University of Derby, University of East Anglia, University of Edinburgh, University of Southampton, University of Kent, University of St Andrews

Indonesia
Keele University, Sheffield Hallam University, Swansea University, University of Bath, University of Nottingham, University of Derby, University of Dundee, University of Stirling, University of Wolverhampton

Kenya
Imperial College London, Ulster University, University of Bradford, University of Stirling, University of East Anglia, University of Hull, University of Kent, University of Warwick

Malaysia
Bishop Grosseteste University, Keele University, University of Sussex, Liverpool John Moores University, Teesside University, University of Derby

Mexico
Bournemouth University, Cardiff University, Newcastle University, University of Sussex, Queen’s University Belfast, University of Edinburgh, University of Nottingham, University of Warwick

Nepal
Aston University, Glasgow Caledonian University, Oxford Brookes University, University of Reading, Royal Agricultural University, Ulster University, University of Essex, University of Wolverhampton

Nigeria
Edinburgh Napier University, Imperial College London, University of York, University of Bristol, University of Derby, University of Manchester, University of Surrey

Pakistan
Bangor University, Edinburgh Napier University, Goldsmiths (University of London), University of Wolverhampton, University of Bristol, University of Derby, University of Oxford, University of York

Singapore
University College London, University of Exeter, University of Plymouth, University of Oxford, University of Reading

Sri Lanka
Teesside University, University of Bradford, University of Cumbria, University of Dundee, University of Essex, University of York, University of Northampton, University of Warwick

Turkey
Anglia Ruskin University, Royal Agricultural University, University of Bradford, University of East Anglia, University of York, University of Edinburgh, University of Hull, University of Northampton

Thailand
Cardiff University, Imperial College London, University of Hull, Newcastle University, Nottingham Trent University, University of Cumbria, University of Derby, University of Kent

Vietnam
University College London, University of Hull, University of Westminster, University of Greenwich

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a citizen of one of the eligible countries
• Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for entry to a UK master’s programme
• Meet the English language requirements of the chosen university
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in the field of study and clear career ambitions
• Be willing to engage as an ambassador for UK higher education during and after the scholarship

For more information, please visit: https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/scholarships-funding/great-scholarships