British Council GREAT Scholarships offer students from 18 countries the opportunity to pursue their dream courses in the United Kingdom. In the 2025-26 academic year, 200 scholarships worth £10,000 towards the cost of tuition were offered by 49 universities across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Deadline: Varies by Universities
Type: Master’s
Value: GREAT Scholarships offer students from 18 countries the opportunity to have £10,000 to £15,000 towards their tuition fees for a wide range of one-year taught postgraduate courses.
Eligibility: be a citizen of an eligible country
-have an undergraduate degree, be motivated, and have an interest in the proposed subject area
-meet the English language requirement of the UK HEI
-establish an engagement with the UK as a scholar, through personal and academic fulfilment
-be willing to attend a networking event of all UK based GREAT scholars, to discuss experiences and capture perceptions of studying in the UK
-be willing to maintain contact with the British Council and their HEI and act as an ambassador for the GREAT Scholarships
-as an alumnus of the GREAT Scholarships, be willing occasionally to speak to potential candidates about their own experience of studying in the UK
Eligible Countries: Nigeria and Other Countries
Host Country: Uk
How To Apply: Click on “Apply for This Scholarship” below
Source: study-uk.britishcouncil.org