GREAT Scholarships 2026–27: UK Offers £10,000 Funding for Indian Postgraduate Students

by Nakul_Mehra

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The British Council has announced the GREAT Scholarships 2026–27, opening new funding opportunities for Indian students planning postgraduate studies in the UK.

For the upcoming academic year, 12 GREAT Scholarships are available for Indian nationals enrolling in one-year taught master’s programmes at select UK universities. Each scholarship offers a minimum of £10,000 (approx. ₹10.5 lakh) towards tuition fees.

Key highlights

Who can apply: Indian students with strong academic backgrounds

Scholarship value: £10,000 minimum towards tuition

Level: One-year postgraduate (Master’s) courses

Funding partners: UK Government, British Council & UK universities

Participating universities include

University of Bristol

University of Surrey

University of Reading

Queen’s University Belfast

Royal College of Art

UWE Bristol (and more)

Courses span business, finance, marketing, psychology, STEM, law, design, humanities, and creative & performing arts.

Eligibility criteria and deadlines vary by university, and applications must be made directly to the institutions.

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Source: GREAT Scholarships