GREAT Scholarships 2026

GREAT Scholarships are a UK scholarship scheme promoted by the British Council together with the GREAT Britain Campaign and participating universities across the United Kingdom. The programme is designed for international students who want to pursue a one-year taught master's degree at eligible UK institutions.

The scholarship is typically offered as a tuition fee contribution rather than full funding. The value varies by university and country partnership. Reference postings show examples such as awards of £10,000 at some universities, £13,000 towards tuition at the University of Bristol, and £15,000-£18,000 tuition fee reductions at the University of Manchester. In most cases, GREAT Scholarships do not cover full living costs, so applicants should plan for accommodation, travel, visa, and other personal expenses unless their host university states otherwise.

Eligibility usually depends on your nationality, your chosen university, and the specific GREAT Scholarship available that year. Participating universities may restrict awards to students from selected countries such as Bangladesh, China, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Pakistan, or others depending on the cycle. Applicants generally need to apply for an eligible postgraduate taught course first and receive an offer before submitting a scholarship application.

GREAT Scholarships are hosted in the United Kingdom and may be available across many academic disciplines, although some university awards are course-specific and others are open to most subjects. You should always check the relevant university page for exact eligible programmes, country lists, funding amount, and deadlines. Applications are usually made through the participating university after or alongside your course application, while the British Council's Study UK scholarships portal provides an overview of available GREAT opportunities.