Study in the UK - Applications are now open for the British Council GREAT Scholarship 2026/27.
For international students aspiring to pursue a Master's degree in the United Kingdom, a highly sought-after opportunity has been announced. The British Council GREAT Scholarship is a popular program offering funding for a one-year Master's degree at one of many leading British universities. It is a fantastic opportunity, with 200 scholarships available at over 70 UK universities across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland for the 2026/27 academic year.
This scholarship is a prestigious award, jointly funded by the UK Government's GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council, in partnership with participating UK higher education institutions. Furthermore, there is no application fee required to apply for the GREAT Scholarship.
Scholarship Details at a Glance
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Degree Level: Master’s Degree
- Duration: One Year
- Financial Benefits: £10,000 (towards tuition fees)
- Deadline: Varies by institution
Financial Benefits
Successful students will be awarded a significant financial contribution to their studies. A sum of £10,000 (Pounds) will be provided, which is applied as a discount towards the tuition fees for your one-year postgraduate course.
Eligible Countries
For the 2026/27 academic year, the GREAT Scholarship is open to students who are citizens of the following 18 countries:
- Bangladesh
- China
- Egypt
- France
- Ghana
- Greece
- India
- Indonesia
- Italy
- Kenya
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Spain
- Thailand
- Turkey
- Vietnam
Who is Eligible to Apply?
To be considered for this scholarship, several key criteria must be met by the applicants.
- An applicant must be a citizen of one of the 18 eligible countries listed above.
- An undergraduate degree must have been completed by the applicant.
- The English language requirements set by the chosen UK university must be met.
- In addition, you must be willing to maintain contact with the British Council and act as an ambassador for the GREAT Scholarship program after your studies.
How to Apply for the GREAT Scholarship 2026
The application process for the GREAT Scholarship is unique, as there is no central application system. The application is managed directly by each participating university.
Here is the step-by-step process:
- First, you must visit the official British Council "Study UK" website and navigate to the GREAT Scholarship page.
- On that page, click on your home country from the eligible list.
- You will then see a new page that lists all the UK universities offering scholarships specifically to citizens of your country.
- Next, you must visit the website of a participating university that interests you and apply for admission to an eligible Master's program.
- On the university's website, you will find instructions on how to apply for the GREAT scholarship itself. This is often part of the main course application or a separate link on their funding page.
Application Deadline
There is no single deadline. The deadline to apply for a GREAT scholarship varies according to each individual institution. You must check the specific deadline on the website of the university you are applying to.
All universities are expected to have awarded their scholarships to successful candidates by June 30, 2026.