The UK GREAT Scholarships 2026–27 provide £10,000 towards tuition fees for students from 18 countries. The scholarships cover a wide range of one-year taught postgraduate courses offered by more than 60 universities across the United Kingdom.
Quick Overview
Scholarship Programme: GREAT Scholarships
Category: Tuition fee scholarships
Eligible Applicants: Students from 18 countries
Study Level: One-year taught postgraduate courses
Coverage: £10,000 towards tuition fees
UK Universities: Over 60 participating institutions
Scholarship Places: More than 140
UK GREAT Scholarships 2026–27
In the 2026–27 academic year, more than 140 GREAT Scholarships are available. Participating universities are located across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
The programme is jointly funded by the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council with participating UK higher education institutions.
What the Scholarships Offer
Each GREAT Scholarship includes:
✓ £10,000 towards tuition fees
✓ A welcome event invitation in the first semester
✓ A networking event invitation in the second semester
Who Can Apply?
The scholarships are available to students from:
• Bangladesh
• China
• Egypt
• France
• Ghana
• Greece
• India
• Indonesia
• Italy
• Kenya
• Malaysia
• Mexico
• Nigeria
• Pakistan
• Spain
• Thailand
• Turkey
• Vietnam
Participating Universities and Courses
Available universities and eligible postgraduate courses vary by country.
The GREAT Scholarships page includes a dedicated section for each eligible country. Applicants can use the relevant country page to identify participating universities, review the courses covered by the scholarships, and find application instructions.
Application Process
Candidates should complete the following steps:
• Choose the relevant country page.
• Review the available universities.
• Identify the eligible one-year taught postgraduate courses.
• Follow the application guidance provided for the selected country.
