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GREAT Scholarships for Indian Students
GREAT Scholarships funds one-year master's in the UK. Here's who can apply, what it covers and how Indian students build a strong application.
- One-year master's in the UK
- A tuition-fee award (typically £10
- Deadlines vary by university
- Application review
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Who can apply for the GREAT Scholarships?
Indian citizens applying to subjects chosen by each participating university. It covers a tuition-fee award (typically £10,000) at participating universities. Deadlines vary by university, usually in spring.
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Official sources: GREAT Scholarships — official page
GREAT Scholarships at a glance
- Provider
- British Council and UK universities
- Level
- One-year master's in the UK
- Covers
- A tuition-fee award (typically £10,000) at participating universities
- Eligibility
- Indian citizens applying to subjects chosen by each participating university
- Timeline
- Deadlines vary by university, usually in spring
How to apply
Application steps
- 01
Check eligibility
Indian citizens applying to subjects chosen by each participating university
- 02
Secure or apply for admission
Most scholarships in the UK need an admission or application in progress.
- 03
Prepare essays and references
Check which universities and subjects are on this year's list for India.
- 04
Submit before the deadline
Deadlines vary by university, usually in spring
Tips
Making your application stronger
Be specific
Show concrete achievements with numbers.
Link to impact
Explain how the study benefits your career and community in India.
Have a funding plan B
Line up an education loan in parallel in case the award is partial.
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A tuition-fee award (typically £10,000) at participating universities
Deadlines vary by university, usually in spring. Check the official page for this year's dates.
Indian citizens applying to subjects chosen by each participating university
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