GREAT Scholarships 2027

In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, three scholarships are available for students from Egypt, India or Thailand who are applying for postgraduate courses.

About the scholarship

GREAT Scholarships offer students from 18 countries the opportunity to receive £10,000 towards their tuition fees for a wide range of one-year taught postgraduate courses.

In the 2026/27 academic year, more than 140 scholarships are offered by more than 60 universities across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

UWE Bristol is offering three GREAT Scholarships for eligible students from Egypt, India and Thailand. Each scholarship provides £10,000 in financial support towards one-year postgraduate study in the UK. Applicants must be passport holders of Egypt, India or Thailand.

Study level

These scholarships are available for any postgraduate courses.

Award values

Financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK.

Number of awards available

One award from an eligible country (Egypt, India and Thailand).

Eligibility

 The applicant must:

  • be a citizen of Egypt, India or Thailand
  • possess an unconditional offer for any postgraduate course
  • hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0, equivalent to a first-class classification or its international equivalent.

Key dates

Last day to receive entries

  • By or before Sunday 2 May 2027, at 23:59 GMT.

Interview shortlist

  • Monday 10 May 2027

CGPA and the quality of the personal statement will be the criteria to shortlist applicants for the interview.

Interviews start

  • Monday 17 May 2027

Award announced

  • Saturday 29 May 2027

Conditions

  • Applicants must not be sponsored students or recipients of another UWE Bristol tuition fee discount.
  • The successful applicant must engage in ambassadorial responsibilities for UWE Bristol and the British Council.

How to apply

Compose a personal statement

  • Demonstrates your eligibility for this scholarship.
  • Maximum word limit of 400 words.

Submit your scholarship application

Submit the application form below no later than 23:59 GMT on Saturday 2 May 2027.

GREAT Scholarships 2027 application form