GREAT Scholarships 2027 | £10,000 UK Master's Scholarship

Key facts:

• Organisation: British Council, UK Government GREAT Britain Campaign and Participating UK Universities
• Category: Scholarship
• Country / region: United Kingdom
• Deadline: Not specified – varies by participating university
• Open to nationalities (optional): Bangladesh, China, Egypt, France, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Spain, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam.

• Funding: £10,000 tuition fee reduction.
• Study level: Postgraduate (Master's).
• Field of study: Selected taught postgraduate courses; availability depends on the university and country.
• Duration: One academic year.
• Host institution: Participating universities in the United Kingdom.
• Language requirement: Not specified in the announcement. Applicants must meet the admission and language requirements of their chosen university.

About the programme

GREAT Scholarships provide international students with financial support to study a one-year taught postgraduate course in the United Kingdom.

The programme is jointly funded by the UK government's GREAT Britain Campaign, the British Council and participating UK higher education institutions.

For the 2027 scholarship cycle, students from 18 countries can apply for a £10,000 contribution towards their tuition fees.

Each participating country has a dedicated scholarship page showing the available universities, eligible courses and application instructions.

Who can apply

The scholarship is available to students who are citizens of one of these 18 countries:

1. Bangladesh
2. China
3. Egypt
4. France
5. Ghana
6. Greece
7. India
8. Indonesia
9. Italy
10. Kenya
11. Malaysia
12. Mexico
13. Nigeria
14. Pakistan
15. Spain
16. Thailand
17. Turkey
18. Vietnam

Applicants must identify a participating UK university offering a GREAT Scholarship for their country and meet the university's admission and scholarship requirements.

The exact academic qualifications, English language requirements and other eligibility conditions may differ between universities.

What you get

Successful applicants receive:

• £10,000 towards tuition fees for an eligible one-year taught postgraduate course.
• An invitation to a welcome event during the first semester.
• An invitation to a networking event during the second semester.

The £10,000 award is a tuition fee contribution. The announcement does not state that it covers accommodation, living expenses, travel or other personal costs.

How to apply

Applications are made directly to participating UK universities.

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official GREAT Scholarships webpage.
2. Select your country from the list of 18 eligible countries.
3. Review the universities offering scholarships to students from your country.
4. Check the eligible Master's courses and each university's application requirements.
5. Apply to the university and follow its specific scholarship application instructions.
6. Submit all required documents before the university's deadline.

Documents required

The announcement does not provide one standard document checklist for all universities.

Applicants should check the requirements of their chosen university. Academic transcripts, degree certificates, references, personal statements and English language evidence may be required as part of the university's admission or scholarship process, but the exact list is not specified in the announcement.

Important dates

• 2027 scholarship cycle: Applications are associated with the 2027 intake.
• Application deadline: Not specified centrally.
• Closing date: Each participating university sets its own application deadline.

Applicants should check their selected university's scholarship page for the exact opening date, closing date and application procedure.