The UK Government is offering a unique opportunity for students from eligible African and Asian countries to pursue their postgraduate studies in the UK through the GREAT Scholarships 2025.
Applications for the UK Government GREAT Scholarships 2025 are currently open. Candidates from eligible African and Asian countries who are passionate about pursuing their postgraduate studies are invited to apply.
Funded by the UK Government funded by the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council with participating UK higher education institutions, 210 scholarships are offered by 71 universities across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland for one-year postgraduate study in the UK.
SCHOLARSHIP AT A GLANCE:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Citizens of eligible countries with an undergraduate degree, motivated and academically able to follow a UK postgraduate course |
| Scholarship Value | Varies by institution |
| Duration | One-year postgraduate study |
| Eligible Countries | Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Ghana, Greece, Kenya, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam |
| Eligible Universities | 71 universities across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland |
| Application Deadline | Varies by institution (e.g., University of Exeter: 30 April 2025) |
| Scholarship Funding | Issued by individual universities after registration |
Facts About the GREAT Scholarships
- Global Reach: The GREAT Scholarships are available to students from 14 eligible countries across Africa and Asia.
- UK’s Best Universities: The scholarships are hosted at 71 top universities across the UK, including University College London, University of Cambridge, and Imperial College London.
- Diverse Range of Courses: Students can choose from a wide range of postgraduate courses, from science and technology to arts and humanities.
- Financial Support: The scholarships provide financial support to help students cover their tuition fees and living expenses in the UK.
- Cultural Exchange: The GREAT Scholarships offer a unique opportunity for cultural exchange and networking with students from around the world.
- Academic Excellence: The scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence and a strong potential for leadership.
- Career Opportunities: Studying in the UK can open up career opportunities worldwide, and the GREAT Scholarships can help students achieve their career goals.
- UK Government Funding: The GREAT Scholarships are funded by the UK Government’s GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council.
- Partnerships with UK Universities: The scholarships are offered in partnership with participating UK universities, which provide a world-class education and research experience.
- Transforming Lives: The GREAT Scholarships have the potential to transform the lives of students from eligible countries, providing them with a life-changing opportunity to study in the UK.
Eligibility For UK Government GREAT Scholarships 2025
The eligibility criteria for these scholarships may vary depending on your country. To be eligible for a scholarship, you must:
- be a citizen of an eligible country (listed below).
- have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to enter a postgraduate (taught) programme in a UK university
- be motivated and academically able to follow a UK postgraduate course
- active in the field with work experience or proven interest in the subject area
- meet the English language requirement of the UK university
- Meet other specific country eligibility (find out specific eligibility by country on the official scholarship page – link provided below)
Eligible Countries For UK Government GREAT Scholarships 2025
The scholarships are available for the following countries – Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Ghana, Greece, Kenya, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam.
Eligible Universities For UK Government GREAT Scholarships 2025
The UK Government GREAT Scholarships are hosted at the following institutions, list may be updated at any time. Please make sure to confirm from the scholarship application page.
- Anglia Ruskin University
- Birmingham City University
- Bishop Grosseteste University
- Bournemouth University
- Cranfield University
- Edinburgh Napier University
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- Imperial College London
- Keele University
- Newcastle University
- Nottingham Trent University
- Oxford Brookes University
- Robert Gordon University
- Royal Academy of Music
- Royal Agricultural University
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Teesside University
- Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
- Ulster University
- University College London
- University of Bath
- University of Bristol
- University of Cambridge
- University of Derby
- University of Dundee
- University of East Anglia
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Essex
- University of Exeter
- University of Glasgow
- University of Greenwich
- University of Hull
- University of Kent
- University of Manchester
- University of Northampton
- University of Nottingham
- University of Reading
- University of South Wales
- University of Stirling
- University of Warwick
- University of York
How To Apply For UK Government GREAT Scholarships 2025
To apply for the UK Government GREAT Scholarships 2024, the following steps are outlined;
- Filter the universities listed on the ‘find a scholarship’ page and click on the university page to access detailed information about the scholarships on offer.
- Apply for individual scholarships following the instructions given on each universities’ scholarship webpages.
- The deadline to apply varies according to each institution. For details on individual institutions’ deadlines, please see the institution page.
- Successful scholars will be informed by individual universities on the result of their applications.
- Scholarship funding will be issued to successful scholars by individual universities after registration.
The last date to apply for the University of Exeter GREAT Scholarships 2025 is 30 April 2025. Scholarship recipients will be notified of their selection by the end of June 2025.
Source: https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/