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Writer's pictureOmran Aburayya

British Council GREAT Graduate Scholarships 2025

Would you like to turn your dream of studying in the UK into a reality? There are many funding options available for international students who want to study in the UK. One of them is the GREAT Graduate Scholarships scheme.

GREAT Scholarships are prestigious opportunities for international students to pursue one-year taught postgraduate courses in the UK. Funded jointly by the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council, these scholarships provide £10,000 towards tuition fees.

Over 70 universities across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland participate in this program, offering scholarships in various fields such as science, technology, justice, law, and more. The scholarships also include a welcome event in the first semester and a networking event in the second semester, helping scholars build valuable connections.

 

GREAT Scholarship Value

The value of the GREAT Scholarships is £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year taught postgraduate course in the UK. This financial boost can make a significant difference in covering the costs of your studies and living expenses while you're there.

 

Eligible Countries and Study Programmes

In the 2025-26 academic year, over 200 scholarships are offered by over 70 universities across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, offered to international students from 18 countries listed below.

Bangladesh, China, Egypt, France, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria,Pakistan, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam.


On each country's dedicated page (Linked here) , you'll find a comprehensive list of universities that provide scholarships to students from that specific nation, details of which courses are covered by these scholarships and how to apply.

 

General Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the GREAT Scholarships, you need to meet the following criteria:


  1. Be a citizen and a resident of one of the eligible countries.

  2. You should have completed an undergraduate degree from your home country.

  3. Demonstrate academic excellence and dedication to pursue a master's or postgraduate (taught) program in the UK.

  4. Meet the English language requirements of the UK university you wish to apply to, typically through an IELTS or equivalent test score.

  5. Your chosen postgraduate program must begin in September.

  6. Applicants must be self-funded, meaning they are not sponsored by a government or commercial funder.

 

How to Apply

To apply for the GREAT Scholarship programme, follow below steps

1). Pick your country: Go to this webpage and click on the country you're claiming eligibility from (Your nationality).


2). Visit the universities links: Click on the universities links to find out more information and then follow the link through to the university's website.


3). Apply: Apply for individual scholarships following the instructions given on each universities’ scholarship webpages.


4). Get Notified: Successful scholars will be informed by individual universities on the result of their applications.


🗓️ Application Deadlines: The deadline to apply for a GREAT Scholarship varies according to each institution. For details on individual institutions’ deadlines, please see the institution page.


ℹ️ To Find out more about the GREAT Scholarships, download GREAT Scholarships 2025-26 terms and conditions PDF:

 

🔗 LINK

 

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