Provider guide · UK
GREAT Scholarships for Indian students: scope and checks
The British Council describes GREAT Scholarships as £10,000 towards tuition for selected one-year taught postgraduate courses. Its India page currently describes the 2026–27 cycle. This guide does not confirm that any university's application window remains open.
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What the published example tells you
The provider's overview describes tuition support through participating UK universities. Read it alongside the India page and the specific university's terms; it is not a universal award for all courses or institutions.
| Item | Published scope or planning status |
|---|---|
| Funding | £10,000 towards tuition; do not assume full living-cost coverage. |
| Course | Selected one-year taught postgraduate courses. |
| Cycle described | 2026–27 on the provider page checked for this guide. |
| Deadline | Varies by institution; current availability must be checked. |
| Your eligibility | Requires the full provider and university criteria to be checked. |
Official references: British Council: GREAT Scholarships overview · British Council: GREAT Scholarships for India
Check the India and university conditions together
The India page lists Indian passport and permanent-residence conditions, an undergraduate degree and the university's English requirement, alongside scholar engagement expectations. Use the full official criteria and participating institution page for the applicable course and application process.
Official references: British Council: GREAT Scholarships for India
A practical sequence for investigating the award
Treat the provider page as a route to the application owner. If the university page describes a closed or older cycle, do not carry its deadline into a future year. Ask the institution about a new cycle or keep the opportunity marked as unavailable until it publishes one.
- Open the official India page and find the relevant participating university.
- Confirm that the listed scholarship applies to your course and intake.
- Read both admission and scholarship application instructions.
- Record the institution's deadline, evidence and decision process.
- Calculate the remaining cost without assuming any additional benefits.
- Apply only through the official process when the institution confirms availability.
Keep an application separate from confirmed funding
A provider example does not mean an award is reserved for you. While awaiting a decision, keep two budgets: one with no scholarship and one showing the exact tuition reduction if awarded. Do not treat the second budget as confirmed funding.
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Official sources and updates
Sources were checked for this guide on 13 September 2026. Requirements, fees and award cycles can change. Verify your course and circumstances before applying.
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