GREAT Scholarship
To support and encourage international students to pursue higher studies in the UK, British Council and UK universities have launched a GREAT Scholarship. This program allows the recipients to complete their postgraduate(taught) program in any one of the participating UK universities.
- Under GREAT Scholarship program, more than 100 scholarships will be awarded for academic session 2022-2023.
- Eligible countries for the scholarship are India, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Turkey.
- The chosen postgraduate program, to study in the UK, should begin in September only.
- The list of participating UK universities varies from country to country.
- GREAT Scholarship recipients get a minimum award of GBP 10,000.
GREAT scholarship covers the full tuition fees for one-year postgraduate programs or the tuition fee for the first year of master’s degree programs with a duration of two years.
Highlights
| Scholarship Type | College-Specific, Company-Sponsored, Merit-Based, Tuition-Fee-Waiver |
| Offered by | Trust |
| Organization | British Council of India |
| Application Deadline | Sep 27 ,2024 |
| Number of Scholarships | 103 |
| Amount | $12,499 ($12,499) |
| Renewability | One Time Payment |
| International Student Eligible | Yes |
| Scholarship Website Link | https://www.britishcouncil.in/study-uk/scholarships/great-scholarships |
Eligibility Criteria
Students wishing to study in UK, with the help of GREAT Scholarship, must fulfill the following criteria:
- Citizen and present residents of India, China, Indonesia, Turkey, Malaysia or Thailand.
- Completed UG degree in your home country.
- Eg: GREAT Scholarship- India applicants must have done a UG degree from Indian college.
- Dedicated and academically excellent to pursue a master's/postgraduate (taught) program in the UK.
- Relevant work experience or proven interest in the chosen field of study.
- Fulfill English language requirement of the interested UK university via IELTS or equivalent test score.
- Chosen postgraduate program must begin in September.
Applicants must be excited to explore the UK higher education experience, and willing to actively engage in extra-curricular activities.
GREAT Scholarship India: Participating UK Universities in 2022-2023
The list of participating UK universities varies according to the applicant’s home country. For Indian students seeking GREAT Scholarship, the program is accepted at the universities given below:
| Cranfield University | Bishop Grosseteste University |
| Edinburgh Napier University | Falmouth University |
| University of Manchester | Goldsmith, University of London |
| Keele University | Queen’s University Belfast |
| Royal Agricultural University | Trinity Laban Conservatoire Music and Dance |
| University of East Anglia | University of Kent |
| University of Edinburgh | University of Plymouth |
| University of St. Andrews | University of Southampton |
Students of other eligible countries must check the scholarship's official page for the list of participating universities.
GREAT Scholarship 2022: Participating UK Universities for Justice and Law Scholarships
| Glasgow Caledonian University | Keele University |
| Newcastle University | University of Manchester |
| University of Reading | University of Sussex |
| Sheffield Hallam University | - |
Note: There are 7 Justic and Law Scholarships available in 2022 to the participating applicants.
Application Process
Before applying for the scholarship, it is significant for the students to obtain admission at their chosen (and eligible) UK university. On receiving the confirmation of admission, they must complete GREAT Scholarship on the university’s website itself.
How to Apply for GREAT Scholarship India Application?
- Check your eligibility
- Are you an Indian resident?
- Plan to pursue a full-time postgraduate program in the UK?
- Is the program beginning in September?
- Complete the online application form.
- Provide the required student supporting documents
Ensure that you complete the application form and then submit it. Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
Student Supporting Documentation
- A valid passport and UK student visa
- Graduation mark sheet and certificate
- ELP certificate(Test scores like IELTS/TOEFL/CAE can be submitted)
- All other requirements as laid out by the selected university.
GREAT Scholarship India 2022 Applications
| University Name | Application Link | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Keele University | Click Here | May 31, 2023 |
| Bishop Grosseteste University | Click Here | March 31, 2023 |
| Cranfield University | Click Here | May 1, 2023 |
| Edinburgh Napier University | Click Here | May 27, 2023 |
| Falmouth University | Click Here | June 1, 2023 |
| Goldsmith, University of London | Click Here | May 16, 2023 |
| Queen’s University Belfast | Click Here | May 31, 2023 |
| Royal Agricultural University | Click Here | June 12, 2023 |
| Trintiy Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance | Click Here | - |
| University of East Anglia | Click Here | May 31, 2023 |
| University of Edinburgh | Click Here | March 31, 2023 |
| University of Kent | Click Here | April 30, 2023 |
| The University of Manchester | Click Here | June 1, 2023 |
| University of Plymouth | Click Here | May 31, 2023 |
| University of St. Andrews | Click Here | May 28, 2023 |
| University of Southampton | Click Here | May 31, 2023 |
| Glasgow Caledonian University | Click Here | May 1, 2023 |
| Newcastle University | Click Here | May 25, 2023 |
| University of Reading | Click Here | May 6, 2023 |
| University of Sussex | Click Here | - |
| Sheffield Hallam University | Click Here | May 31, 2023 |
Note: Not all universities are offering scholarships to Indian students.
Selection Process
Based on pre-set criteria, the British Council panel will review each application. An interview will be conducted for the candidates who have been shortlisted as part of the final selection process.
GREAT Scholarship is an excellent opportunity for students, of eligible countries, to study in the UK with financial aid. The number of scholarships varies for each country. For your reference, the same has been tabulated below:
| Eligible Country | Number of Scholarships |
|---|---|
| India | 21 |
| China | 10 |
| Malaysia | 3 |
| Indonesia | 4 |
| Mexico | 4 |
| Nepal | 3 |
| Ghana | 2 |
| Pakistan | 2 |
| Nigeria | 5 |
| Egypt | 2 |
| Turkey | 3 |
| Kenya | 2 |
| Thailand | 2 |
| Singapore | 2 |
| Bangladesh | 1 |
GREAT Scholarship recipients will be informed by the university and will issue the funding after registration.
The selection panel of the British Council will make the final call on awarding the scholarship. Selected candidates will have to make their financial arrangements for the living, travel, and study in the UK.
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