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GREAT Scholarships 2026–27 for Indian Students
The British Council and the UK government have announced the GREAT Scholarships for Indian students who want to study in the UK.
These scholarships are for the year 2026–27 and are for students who have done very well in their studies.
There are 12 scholarships available at different universities in the UK.
The universities include places like the University of Bristol, the University of Dundee, and the Royal College of Art.
The scholarships are for students who want to study after their bachelor's degree.
The British Council helps with cultural and educational opportunities between the UK and other countries.
Each scholarship provides a minimum of £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year taught postgraduate course, enabling academically outstanding students from India to access world-class education and internationally recognised expertise.
The scholarships span a diverse range of disciplines, including Finance, Marketing, Business, Psychology, STEM, Design, Humanities, as well as Arts, Music, and Dance programmes.
The British Council and the UK government’s GREAT Britain campaign have announced the GREAT Scholarships 2026–27 for Indian students.
The scholarships aim to support ambitious Indian students with strong academic records to pursue postgraduate studies in the UK.
12 postgraduate scholarships are being offered by leading UK universities for the 2026–27 academic year.
Participating universities include Anglia Ruskin University, Norwich University of the Arts, Queen’s University Belfast, Royal College of Art, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Royal Northern College of Music, the University of Bristol, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, the University of Dundee, the University of Reading, the University of Surrey, and UWE Bristol.
Each scholarship provides a minimum of £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year taught postgraduate course, enabling academically outstanding students from India to access world-class education and internationally recognised expertise.
- Who
- Indian students with strong academic records
- What
- GREAT Scholarships 2026–27 for postgraduate studies in the UK
- Where
- UK universities
- When
- Academic year 2026–27
- Why
- To support ambitious Indian students pursuing postgraduate studies in the UK
Pro-Scholarship
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Value of Scholarships
Pro-Scholarship
The scholarships provide significant financial support and access to world-class education.
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The scholarships offer a minimum of £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year taught postgraduate course.
Key facts
- Organizer
- British Council and UK government’s GREAT Britain campaign
- Academic Year
- 2026–27
- Number of Scholarships
- 12
- Level of Study
- Postgraduate
- Target Audience
- Indian students with academic excellence
- Participating Institutions
- 12 leading UK universities
- Scholarship Amount
- Minimum of £10,000 towards tuition fees
- Disciplines Covered
- Finance, Marketing, Business, Psychology, STEM, Design, Humanities, Arts, Music, and Dance
Quotes
British Council official
An official from the British Council
“The scholarships support ambitious Indian students with a proven record of academic excellence to pursue postgraduate studies in the UK.”
indianexpress.com
Rittika Chanda Parruck MBE
Director Education India, British Council
“The GREAT Scholarships reflect the depth of the UK–India education partnership and our shared commitment to expanding opportunities for talented students across the country. Studying in the UK offers far more than academic excellence – it provides access to industry-aligned learning and a truly global environment where diverse perspectives come together to inspire innovation. With pathways opening across a wide range of disciplines, these scholarships will help Indian students take that transformative step, enabling them to build international networks, strengthen their professional pathways, and contribute meaningfully to a rapidly evolving global economy. We are happy to support the aspirations of students who will go on to shape the future across sectors and societies.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
British Council announces GREAT Scholarships for Indian students to pursue PG in UK
British Council GREAT Scholarships 2026–27 For Indian Students, Check Universities
UK Scholarship update for Indian students: GREAT Scholarships 2026–27 announced - Education News
British Council announces GREAT Scholarships 2026–27 for ambitious Indian students
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