The GREAT Scholarships 2026 - 27 provide international students with an opportunity to receive £10,000 towards tuition fees for a wide range of one-year taught postgraduate courses at participating universities across the United Kingdom.
The programme is jointly funded by the UK Government’s GREAT Britain Campaign, the British Council, and participating UK higher education institutions. For the 2026 - 27 academic year, more than 140 scholarships are being offered by over 60 universities across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. (Study UK)
Students from Pakistan are among the eligible nationalities. Participating institutions for Pakistani students include universities such as Cardiff University, City St George’s, Keele University, Northumbria University, Robert Gordon University, SOAS, University of Manchester, UCL, University of Bath, University of Glasgow, University of Leicester, and University of Portsmouth. (Study UK)
Requirements
Applicants should:
Hold a passport and be a permanent resident of an eligible country.
Have an undergraduate degree that qualifies them for entry to a postgraduate programme at a participating UK university.
Meet the academic requirements of the selected university and programme.
Meet the English-language requirements of the relevant UK higher education institution.
Demonstrate an interest in the proposed subject area.
Be willing to engage with the UK as a GREAT Scholar.
Be willing to participate in networking activities and maintain contact with the British Council and participating university. (Study UK)
Eligibility
The GREAT Scholarships are available to students from participating countries, including Pakistan. The scholarships are primarily intended for one-year taught postgraduate programmes at participating UK universities.
For Pakistani applicants, the official Study UK page lists the participating universities and provides information about the individual scholarship opportunities and application procedures. (Study UK)
Benefits
£10,000 scholarship toward tuition fees
Study at a participating UK university
Access to a wide range of eligible one-year postgraduate taught programmes
Opportunity to join the GREAT Scholar community
Invitation to GREAT Scholar networking activities
Opportunity to build international academic and professional connections (Study UK)
Required documents
Required documents vary by university and scholarship. Applicants should be prepared to provide documents such as:
Academic certificates and transcripts
Undergraduate degree certificate
Proof of English-language proficiency, where required
CV/resume
Personal statement or scholarship statement
University application materials
Passport or proof of nationality
Any additional documents requested by the participating university
Important: There is not one universal application form for all GREAT Scholarships. Applicants need to select a participating university and follow that university's individual application instructions. Deadlines also vary by institution. (Study UK)
