British Council GREAT Scholarships for International Students 2025

GREAT Scholarships offer students from 18 countries the opportunity to have £10,000 towards their tuition fees for a wide range of one-year taught postgraduate courses. In the 2025-26 academic year, over 200 scholarships are offered by over 70 universities across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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

GREAT Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of GREAT Scholarships

The great scholarships offer £10,000 to students towards their tuition fees for a wide range of one-year taught postgraduate courses.

Requirements for GREAT Scholarships Qualification

The eligibility criteria include:

• Must be a citizen of an eligible country (Bangladesh, China, Egypt, France, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam).
• Hold an undergraduate degree, demonstrate motivation, and show interest in the proposed subject area.
• Meet the English language requirements of the UK higher education institution (HEI).
• Engage with the UK as a scholar, pursuing both personal and academic development.
• Be open to attending a networking event with other UK-based GREAT scholars to share experiences and insights about studying in the UK.
• Be willing to maintain contact with the British Council and their HEI and serve as an ambassador for the GREAT Scholarships.
• As a GREAT Scholarships alumnus, occasionally speak to potential candidates about your experience of studying in the UK.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit British Council scholarships website.