GREAT Scholarships for Indians to study in UK 2025

GREAT Scholarships for Indians to study in UK 2025

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Updated on Mar 3, 2025 00:05 IST
GREAT Scholarships: The British Council's largest scholarship programme, GREAT Scholarships, is offered by many universities for students to pursue postgraduate courses in the UK. Students from a total of 14 nations are given the opportunity to obtain £10,000 towards their tuition fees for various 1-year taught postgraduate programmes. A total of 26 GREAT scholarships will be provided to Indian students for the academic year 2025-26. 
GREAT Scholarships for Indians to study in UK

The GREAT scholarships, which are one of the most popular UK scholarships for Indian students, are funded by both the British Council and the UK government's GREAT Britain Campaign with the United Kingdom's institutes of higher education which are participating.

Those selected will receive atleast £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year PG programme. Also, as per the norms, an invitation will be sent to the scholarship recipients to attend a welcome event in the first semester and a networking event in the next one.

Check: Popular Scholarships to Study in the UK for Indian Students 2025

The table below features all the institutions in the UK which are providing the postgraduate scholarship for the year 2025-26.

Arts University Bournemouth Edge Hill University Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Imperial College London Keele University Nottingham Trent University
Robert Gordon University Royal Northern College of Music Sheffield Hallam University
University of Edinburgh Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance University College London
University of Bath University of Bristol University of Essex
University of Hull University of Southampton University of York
University of Birmingham University of Kent University of Strathclyde
University of Plymouth University of Nottingham St George's University of London

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GREAT Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

In order to get considered for GREAT scholarships, an applicant must be:

  • An Indian citizen
  • Possessing a bachelor's degree, having the motivation and interest in the subject area proposed
  • Fulfilling the English language requirements of the UK HEI
  • Able to set up an engagement with the UK as a scholar, through academic and personal fulfilment
  • Ready to become a part of a networking event of all UK-based GREAT scholars
  • Ready to stay in touch with the British Council and their HEI, acting as a GREAT scholarship representative
  • Ready to interact with potential candidates, as GREAT scholarship alumnus, sometimes about his/her experience pursuing a degree in the UK 

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GREAT Scholarship Application Process

  • Those who wish to apply for GREAT scholarships can do so by following the below-mentioned instructions:
  • Visit the British Council website and click on the 'Scholarships and Funding' tab
  • Select GREAT Scholarships and then select your country on the next page
  • A list of UK universities will appear which are offering this scholarship
  • Click on the university name and read the details related to the scholarship. Follow the link provided to apply for the scholarship
  • Every institution has a different deadline to apply for the same. Apply before the date approaches
  • Those selected will be intimated by individual institutions 

Check: UK Scholarships for Indian students to study Masters degree programmes in University of Warwick

The British Council also launched the Great Career Guide which will help Indian students choose to study in Britain and learn about opportunities available in that country. The purpose of the GREAT Scholarship programme is to improve UK brand perception in the Indian market with the goal of significantly increasing the number of students choosing to study in the UK.

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UK universities have always attracted a large number of students from all over the world and annually, over 400,000 foreign students study there out of which nearly 30,000 are from India.

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Q:   How can I get a fully-funded scholarship to study in UK?

A:

To get a fully-funded scholarship to study in the UK:

  1. Research Scholarships: Look for top options like Chevening, Commonwealth, Gates Cambridge, and university-specific scholarships.
  2. Check Eligibility: Meet academic, language, and work experience requirements.
  3. Prepare Documents: Academic transcripts, recommendation letters, personal statement, and CV.
  4. Apply Early: Submit applications before deadlines.
  5. Ace Interviews: Be confident and show your leadership potential and career goals.

Q:   Which scholarship is easy to get in UK?

A:

Scholarships like the Chevening Scholarship, Commonwealth Scholarships, and University-specific merit scholarships (such as those from University of Westminster or University of Bristol) are popular. Need-based and merit-based scholarships from universities are often easier to obtain compared to highly competitive government-funded ones.

Q:   How long does Hertfordshire University take to reply?

A:

After applying to Hertfordshire University UK, the applicants are going to receive an initial decision about their application within 2-3 working days. After the submission of the application and documents, the applicants are required to pay their tuition deposit. Then, complete the Sponsorship interview and the financial declaration. International students are required to pay a deposit of £5,000 before registration. The balance can be paid in line with the liability dates related to the year and entry of the semester.

Q:   Is Hertfordshire University hard to get into?

A:

With a 70% acceptance rate, the University of Hertfordshire is not hard to get into and follows easy selection criteria during admissions. This does not mean the university accepts all the students applying for different programs. The selection is based on academic performance, English language requirements, references, and many more. Some of the programs at Hertfordshire even demand an experience of 4-5 years. Students must fulfill the eligibility criteria to enroll in any programme at Hertfordshire University. In addition, students with average performance can showcase their relevant experience or extracurricular activities participation to increase their selection probability.

Q:   Does the University of Essex require IELTS?

A:

International students whose native language is not English must meet the University of Essex English language requirements to get admission. The university accepts IELTS scores as proof of English language proficiency. Mentioned below are the IELTS scores required for UG and PG admission at the university:

English Language Test

 Score

IELTS

Overall score of 5.5 to 8.0 with minimum of 5.5 to 7.5 in each section

The university also accepts the score of other English language tests such as TOEFL and PTE for admission to undergraduate and graduate programs:

English Language Test

 Score

TOEFL iBT

Overall score of 72 to 114

PTE

Overall score of 59 to 84 with minimum of 59 to 80 in each section

Also read: Required IELTS Score for UK Universities

Q:   Is it difficult to get admission in the University of Manchester?

A:

The University of Manchester acceptance rate is 27% for international students, which means admissions are highly competitive. Out of 100 applicants, only 27 are admitted to the university. This also shows that the university has particular standards for admission, and potential students should be prepared for admission. Early applicants can primarily benefit as it gives students a better chance of acceptance. Therefore, international applicants who wish to study at the University of Manchester must have a good acdemic profile.

Q:   How can I get admission in the University of Manchester?

A:

The application process at the University of Manchester may vary depending on the course and level of study. However, here is the application process for UG and PG courses: 

The Undergraduate Application Process:  

Step 1:  You can apply through the UCAS common application portal.

Step 2: Go to the website and select the course you are interested in.

Step 3: Ensure you meet the Entry requirements (Academic qualifications, English proficiency, etc.

Step 4: Once you decide on the course, submit documents such as SOP, Transcripts and personal statements. 

Check out:  tips to improve your SOP

Step 5: You can track the application's progress through your given credentials by UCAS. 

Step 6: Once the applicant submits the application to UCAS, it forwards to the University, and the admission teams carefully analyse the application document.

Step 7: The university will send you an offer letter once selected. Hence keep checking your UCAS portal for your application status.

The Postgraduate application process: 

Step 1: Select the postgraduate course you are interested in from the University of Manchester.\

Step 2: Ensure you meet the entry requirements for the chosen program, as they vary depending on the course.

Step 3: Complete the online application by providing your personal information.

Step 4: Upload the required documents, such as Academic transcripts and proof of English language proficiency ( TOEFL/ IELTS). experience in your fields and references (depending on the course). You also may require Two LORs depending on the course. 

To make your admission better, check out the following: How Admission Officers Evaluate your application. 

Step 5:  If your application is successful, you will receive an offer from the University of Manchester. 

Q:   What are the English language test scores required at the South Wales University?

A:

The English language test score required at the Univerisyt of South Wales are mentioned in the table below for the international applicants whose first language is not English

Exam

Minimum Scores

IELTS

6.0 with at least 5.5 in each band

TOEFL

72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing

PTE

a score of 59 overall and 59 in each component.

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