GREAT Scholarships in UK for International Students

Great Scholarships 2023-2024 are fully funded scholarships for international students. These scholarships are available for masters. The scholarship covers up to £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate course. Continue reading to learn more about this exciting scholarship program. Meanwhile, in this article, we will explain in detail about this GREAT Scholarships program. The eligibility requirements, scholarship benefits and step by step application process.

About the GREAT Scholarships

GREAT scholarship is jointly funded by the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council with participating UK higher education institutions. GREAT Scholarships offers multiple scholarships from UK universities, across a variety of subjects for international students. Each scholarship is worth a minimum of £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate course. 

GREAT Scholarships are available to students from the following countries.

• Bangladesh
• China
• Egypt
• Ghana
• Kenya
• India
• Indonesia
• Malaysia
• Mexico
• Nigeria
• Pakistan
• Thailand
• Turkey
• Vietnam

Each scholarship is jointly funded by the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council with participating UK higher education institutions. As part of the programme, all GREAT scholars will be invited to a welcome event in the first semester and a networking event in the second semester.

Scholarship Overview

Furthermore, here's a brief description of the GREAT Scholarships:

Scholarship Sponsor(s):

United Kingdom Government/ British Council

Host Institution(s):

49 universities across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Study Level:

Master's degree

Field(s) of Study:

Eligible Master’s programme offered by participating Universities (check the university page to check the specific courses being funded).

Scholarship Value:

£10,000 See the scholarship benefits section below for more details

Number of Awards:

Around 200

Eligibility Nationalities:

Students from the following countries: Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam.

Deadline:

Varies, Apr-June 2023 (Annual)

Duration:

One year

Scholarship Benefits

Great Scholarships will provide the recipient with the following benefits:

• Each scholarship is worth a minimum of £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate course. 

Eligibility Requirements for the Great Scholarships

Moreover, applicants must meet the following criteria below to be eligible to apply for this scholarship program:

• You must come from a participating country (see above). You must have an undergraduate degree, be motivated, and have an interest in the proposed subject area.
• You must meet the English language requirement of the UK HEI.
• Establish an engagement with the UK as a scholar, through personal and academic fulfilment
• Be willing to attend a networking event of all UK based GREAT scholars, to discuss experiences and capture perceptions of studying in the UK
• Be willing to maintain contact with the British Council and their HEI and act as an ambassador for the GREAT Scholarships
• As an alumnus of the GREAT Scholarships, be willing occasionally to speak to potential candidates about his or her own experience of studying in the UK

Each country has its eligiblity criteria and can be found in the country pages at the official website.

How to Apply

Furthermore, applicants can follow the step-by-step guide below to apply for the Great Scholarships

Visit the participating university’s page to find out more information and then follow the link to the university’s website. You must apply for individual scholarships following the instructions given on each universities’ scholarship webpages. The deadline to apply for a GREAT Scholarship varies according to each institution but falls around April – June 2023.

Successful scholars will be informed by individual universities on the result of their applications. Scholarship funding will be issued to successful scholars by individual universities after registration.  

Bottom Line

In conclusion, please refer to the official website of the scholarship provider using the link below for more detailed information on the eligibility requirements and how to apply fo rthe Great Scholarships.