British Council GREAT Scholarship for Nigerian Students at Cranfield University 2026

This year, in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, Cranfield University is offering a scholarship to one student in Nigeria applying for selected full-time postgraduate Masters degrees. This scholarship scheme is part of the GREAT Scholarships campaign, which has been launched by the British Council, together with UK universities, to support from a number of countries in accessing excellent UK higher education opportunities. Please note that applicants should be passport holders and resident in Nigeria.

• Table of Content
• About British Council
• British Council Masters Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of British Council Masters Scholarship
• Requirements for British Council Masters Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

British Council Masters Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of British Council Masters Scholarship

• £10,000 towards tuition fees.

Requirements for British Council Masters Scholarship Qualification

• Applicants should be passport holders and resident in Nigeria.
• Your chosen course must also be starting in September or October 2026-2027.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Firstly, you will need to have made an application for admission to your course. When you have received your six digit student ID please submit a scholarship application using the Apply Now link below.

You will be asked to answer the questions below, and we suggest you prepare your answers separately before you begin completing this form. 
Each answer should be a minimum of 250 characters and a maximum 2000 characters. There is no pre-defined structure and we encourage you to prepare this to best reflect your personality.

1. What is your motivation for choosing to study at Cranfield and why have you chosen your course?  If you have relevant work experience in your sector, please describe it here.
2. What would be the significance of the Great Scholarship to your career?
3. Please provide evidence of your leadership experiences and your leadership potential.
4. How will you be an advocate for Cranfield and the Great Scholarship campaign, both during and after your studies?

You may wish to include information about your academic achievement and use this as an opportunity to demonstrate your communication ability. 

• Apply now

For more details, visit Cranfield University Scholarship webpage.