Partial funding · Study in the UK
GREAT Scholarships
£10,000 towards one year of postgraduate tuition
- Funder
- British Council and participating UK universities
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
GREAT Scholarships are jointly funded by the British Council and participating UK universities, offering a £10,000 tuition reduction on one-year postgraduate courses.
Because each university runs its own selection, this is one of the more attainable UK awards, and it stacks with university-specific international bursaries at some institutions.
🗓️ Deadline
Varies by university, most close between February and June for the September intake
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Citizen of one of the participating countries, which include India and Sri Lanka
- An undergraduate degree that qualifies you for postgraduate study in the UK
- Applying to a participating university and eligible course
- Meeting the university's English language requirement
How to apply
- Check the British Council list of participating universities and courses for your country
- Apply directly to your chosen university for both the course and the scholarship
- Submit any additional scholarship statement the university requires
- Ask your counsellor which participating universities best fit your grades and budget
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GREAT Scholarships: your questions, answered
What does the GREAT Scholarships cover?
£10,000 towards one year of postgraduate tuition. GREAT Scholarships are jointly funded by the British Council and participating UK universities, offering a £10,000 tuition reduction on one-year postgraduate courses.
Who is eligible for the GREAT Scholarships?
Core requirements are: Citizen of one of the participating countries, which include India and Sri Lanka; An undergraduate degree that qualifies you for postgraduate study in the UK; Applying to a participating university and eligible course; Meeting the university's English language requirement. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the GREAT Scholarships deadline?
Varies by university, most close between February and June for the September intake. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.