GREAT Scholarships

British Council & UK Universities

Jointly funded by the UK government and UK universities, this scholarship offers a minimum of £10,000 towards tuition fees for one-year master’s courses.

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Full Description

The GREAT Scholarships program offers students from 15 countries, including India, the opportunity to have £10,000 towards their tuition fees for a wide range of one-year taught postgraduate courses in the UK. The scheme is jointly funded by the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council along with participating UK higher education institutions.

Benefits

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A minimum of £10,000 deducted from the recipient’s tuition fees

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Invitation to a welcome event in the first semester and a networking event in the second semester

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Status as a GREAT scholar, enhancing global employability

Eligibility Criteria

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Citizen of an eligible country (e.g., India)

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Have an undergraduate degree that will enable entry onto a postgraduate program at a UK university

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Have an offer from a participating UK university for an eligible master's course

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Meet the English language requirements of the UK university

Required Documents

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University offer letter

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Scholarship application essay/statement (varies by university)

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Standard university admission documents (transcripts, CV)

Application Process

Check the British Council website to see which universities are participating for your country
Apply for your chosen master's course at a participating university
Once holding an offer, apply for the GREAT Scholarship via the university’s specific scholarship portal
Selection is handled by the individual universities