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Am I eligible for the GREAT Scholarship 2026 for postgraduate study in the UK?

02 Oct 2026 · Answered by Soundarya M · 1 min read
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For the GREAT Scholarship 2026, you generally need an undergraduate degree and must apply for an eligible postgraduate taught programme at a participating UK university. You must meet the university's admission and English requirements, and be a citizen and resident of a participating country.

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For the GREAT Scholarship 2026, you generally need an undergraduate degree and, depending on the university's own application requirements, an offer of study on an eligible postgraduate taught programme at a participating UK university. You must also be from a participating country.

Eligibility conditions

ConditionWhat it means
DegreeYou hold an undergraduate degree
Academic profileYou show academic excellence and motivation in your field
ProgrammeYou apply for an eligible postgraduate taught programme
UniversityYou apply to a participating UK university that offers the scholarship for your country
Admission and EnglishYou meet the university's admission and English language requirements
CountryYou are a citizen and resident of a participating country

You may not be eligible if

  • You are not from a participating country
  • You are not applying to a participating UK university
  • You do not meet the admission or English language requirements
  • You are not applying for an eligible postgraduate taught course

My Advice

Start by confirming that your country is participating and that your chosen university offers the scholarship for it. Also check any country-specific rules set by the university or the British Council for the current cycle.

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