NOW OPEN: GREAT Scholarships 2025-26 | Scholarships to Study in the UK

What is so special about the UK that has so many students' imaginations? Is it the ageless beauty of Edinburgh, the fast-paced energy of London, or the pure enjoyment of reading from an old library with a steaming cup of tea? If you found yourself nodding "yes" with a heart full of dreams (and possibly a bit of wanderlust), allow me to introduce you to something that will possibly change your life - GREAT Scholarships.
 

Key Information

• Country: UK
• Level of Study: Masters
• Universities: Various UK universities
• Program Period: One year
• Deadline: Varies (May-June)
• Official link
   

What is the GREAT Scholarship exactly?

GREAT Scholarships provide students with the chance to gain £10,000 (approximately ₹11 lakhs)  towards their tuition fee for a broad selection of one-year taught postgraduate programmes (be it law, art, science, or technology) at UK universities.

Here's the incredible part: 26 UK universities are offering the GREAT Scholarship this year. The names are mentioned below -

• Aston University
• Brunel University of London
• Cranfield University
• City University of London
• Edge Hill University
• Keele University
• Leeds Arts University
• Liverpool Hope University
• Norwich University of the Arts
• Queen's University Belfast
• Robert Gordon University
• Royal College of Art
• The Royal Northern College of Music
• Sheffield Hallam University
• St George's, University of London
• University of Edinburgh
• University of Manchester
• Trinity Laban
• University College London
• University of Bath
• University of Derby
• University of Plymouth
• University of Sheffield
• University of St Andrews
• University of Strathclyde
• University of Warwick

Are You Eligible?

Let’s tick some boxes:

• You’re an Indian citizen
• You’ve got a solid undergraduate degree
• You meet your university's English language requirements
• You’re passionate about your chosen field
• You’re ready to engage and inspire as a cultural ambassador
   

How to Apply?

• Visit the participating university pages
• Explore the courses and scholarship options
• Follow the application instructions (these vary slightly by university)
• Submit your application before the deadline (typically between May and June)
   

Pro tip: The earlier you start, the better. Deadlines sneak up fast, and you want your application to shine.

For Indian students willing to invest in themselves and enter a globally networked world of possibility, this scholarship can unlock doors you once only dreamed of.

The GREAT Scholarship scheme is a great way for to gain world-class education in the UK while being supported financially. No matter what your interests are - law, science, technology, or others - this scholarship scheme can make your overseas study dreams come true. 

Discover. Apply. And let your GREAT adventure begin.