GREAT Scholarships 2027: eligibility, funding, deadline and how to apply

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Offered by British Council and UK universities · For Master's applicants.

Updated 10 November 2026 · Researched from the sources listed at the end. Confirm current details on the official website before you apply.

Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Provider: British Council and UK universities
Degree levels: Master's
Funding: £10,000 towards tuition fees (partial scholarship). Living costs are not covered.
Deadline: Each university sets its own deadline, usually Apr–Jul for September entry (2026–27 deadlines were 8 Apr – 10 Jul 2026). The 2027–28 list is expected around Jan–Feb 2027.
Expected opening: Expected Jan–Feb 2027
Duration: One year.
Professor contact: Not required to apply.

Official website Application page

About the GREAT Scholarships

One-year postgraduate taught courses at participating UK universities, offered to students from a list of countries that changes each year. Apply to the university for the course and the scholarship.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Pakistani citizens (Pakistan-specific GREAT places at participating UK universities).

Academic requirements

Admission to an eligible one-year taught postgraduate course at a participating UK university.

Language requirements

Meet the UK university's English requirement.

What the scholarship covers

£10,000 towards tuition fees (partial scholarship). Living costs are not covered.

Tuition: £10,000 off tuition.
Stipend and benefits: No stipend.
Duration: One year.

Deadline and opening date

Each university sets its own deadline, usually Apr–Jul for September entry (2026–27 deadlines were 8 Apr – 10 Jul 2026). The 2027–28 list is expected around Jan–Feb 2027.

Expected opening: Expected Jan–Feb 2027.

Required documents

University scholarship application
Offer letter for an eligible course
Personal statement
Transcripts
Passport

How to apply

Apply for an eligible course at a participating university, then apply to that university's GREAT Scholarship by its deadline.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the GREAT Scholarships?

Pakistani citizens (Pakistan-specific GREAT places at participating UK universities). Admission to an eligible one-year taught postgraduate course at a participating UK university.

What does the GREAT Scholarships cover?

£10,000 towards tuition fees (partial scholarship). Living costs are not covered. No stipend.

What is the GREAT Scholarships deadline?

Each university sets its own deadline, usually Apr–Jul for September entry (2026–27 deadlines were 8 Apr – 10 Jul 2026). The 2027–28 list is expected around Jan–Feb 2027. Expected opening: Expected Jan–Feb 2027.

Is IELTS required for the GREAT Scholarships?

Meet the UK university's English requirement.

Do I need a supervisor or professor's acceptance for the GREAT Scholarships?

Not required to apply.

How do I apply for the GREAT Scholarships?