153 British Council GREAT Scholarships 2027–2028 in the UK
The British Council GREAT Scholarships 2027–2028 are beginning to open at participating UK universities, offering international students an excellent opportunity to pursue a one-year postgraduate taught master's degree in the United Kingdom. The programme provides at least £10,000 toward tuition fees and is jointly funded by the British Council and participating UK universities.
For the 2027–2028 academic year, the scholarship programme is expected to offer 153 scholarships across more than 143 subject areas at over 60 UK universities. Since each university manages its own scholarship competition, applicants should carefully check the eligibility criteria, participating courses, and application deadlines on their chosen university's website.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Funded By: British Council and Participating UK Universities
- Scholarship Name: GREAT Scholarships 2027–2028
- Degree Level: Postgraduate (Master's)
- Scholarship Type: Partially Funded
- Eligible Nationalities: Students from Eligible Countries (varies by university)
- Scholarship Value: Minimum £10,000 toward tuition fees
- Number of Scholarships: 153
- Available Subjects: More than 143
- Participating Universities: 60+ UK Universities
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Deadline: Varies by participating university
Degree Level
The GREAT Scholarships support:
- One-Year Taught Master's Degree Programs
The scholarship generally does not cover:
- Bachelor's degrees
- Standard PhD programs
- Most research degrees
- Distance learning courses
- Part-time programs
Eligibility depends on the participating university.
Available Subjects
More than 143 subjects are available, including:
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business
- Finance
- Economics
- Law
- Public Policy
- Education
- Environmental Science
- Health Sciences
- Data Science
- International Relations
- Media and Communications
- Architecture
- Social Sciences
- Arts and Humanities
- Sustainable Development
- Information Technology
- Many other eligible master's programs
Available courses vary by university.
Benefits
Successful applicants generally receive:
- Minimum £10,000 tuition fee reduction
- Financial support toward postgraduate study
- Welcome events organized by the British Council and universities
- Networking opportunities
- Access to academic and professional communities in the UK
- International study experience
The scholarship usually does not cover:
- Living expenses
- Accommodation
- Airfare
- Visa fees
- Immigration Health Surcharge
- University deposits
- Personal expenses
- Family expenses
Applicants should arrange funding for all remaining costs.
Eligible Nationalities
Eligibility depends on the participating university and country partnership.
The programme has previously supported applicants from countries including:
- Bangladesh
- China
- Egypt
- France
- Ghana
- Greece
- India
- Indonesia
- Italy
- Kenya
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Spain
- Thailand
- Türkiye
- Vietnam
Some universities may introduce additional eligible countries for the 2027–2028 cycle.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should generally:
- Be a citizen of an eligible country.
- Hold an undergraduate degree that meets university admission requirements.
- Apply for an eligible one-year taught master's degree.
- Receive a conditional or unconditional admission offer where required.
- Meet the English language requirements of the university.
- Demonstrate academic excellence and motivation.
- Satisfy the specific eligibility requirements of the participating university.
Requirements may differ between universities.
Application Procedure
Required Documents
Applicants may be asked to submit:
- Online scholarship application
- University admission application
- Undergraduate degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal statement or scholarship essay
- English language test results (if required)
- Passport copy
- Reference letters
- Any additional documents requested by the university
Application Process
To apply for the GREAT Scholarship:
- Select a participating UK university.
- Choose an eligible one-year taught master's program.
- Apply for admission to the university.
- Receive the required admission offer (if applicable).
- Complete the university's GREAT Scholarship application.
- Submit all required supporting documents.
- Wait for the university's scholarship selection results.
Each university has its own application procedure and deadline.
Participating Universities
The GREAT Scholarships are offered by more than 60 UK universities. Participating institutions and available subjects vary each year, so applicants should consult the official university scholarship pages for the latest information.
Why Apply for the GREAT Scholarship?
The programme offers international students the opportunity to:
- Reduce tuition costs by at least £10,000
- Study at leading UK universities
- Access high-quality postgraduate education
- Build international professional networks
- Participate in British Council events
- Enhance career opportunities through UK qualifications
