GREAT Scholarships for Indian Students
Offered by British Council
- Funding
- Partial funding
- Award
- £10,000 tuition towards a one-year Master's
- No. of awards
- Dozens for India
- Deadline
- Rolling / varies
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Destination
- Study abroad · United Kingdom
Overview
A British Council–backed scholarship offering £10,000 tuition support for Indian students in the UK.
GREAT Scholarships are a partnership between the British Council, the UK government's GREAT Britain Campaign and participating UK universities. Each scholarship offers at least £10,000 towards tuition for a one-year postgraduate course, with a dedicated allocation for Indian students across a range of subjects and universities.
Eligibility
- Indian national
- Hold or expect an offer for an eligible one-year postgraduate course at a participating UK university
- Meet the university's academic and English requirements
- Check each university's specific GREAT criteria
Benefits
- At least £10,000 towards tuition fees
- Available across many participating UK universities and subjects
- Backed by the British Council and UK government
How to apply
- Browse participating universities and eligible courses on the British Council site.
- Apply for admission to your chosen course.
- Apply for the GREAT Scholarship through the university's process and deadline.
- Submit the required documents.
Documents required
- Admission/offer proof
- Academic transcripts
- English-language scores
- Valid passport
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