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