British Council launches GREAT Scholarships for Indian Students

The British Council has launched the 2025 GREAT Scholarships, offering Indian students the opportunity to study postgraduate courses in the UK.

The programme was introduced in collaboration with the UK government’s GREAT Britain campaign.

It will provide 26 scholarships to students from India, allowing them to enrol in one-year postgraduate courses at several British universities for the 2025-26 academic year.

Each scholarship is valued at a minimum of £10,000 covering tuition fees across various fields of study.

Indian students can apply for the GREAT Scholarships 2025 at 26 leading UK institutions.

These are:

1. Aston University
2. Brunel University of London
3. Cranfield University
4. City, University of London
5. Edge Hill University
6. Keele University
7. Leeds Arts University
8. Liverpool Hope University
9. Norwich University of the Arts
10. Queen’s University Belfast
11. Robert Gordon University
12. Royal College of Art
13. Royal Northern College of Music
14. Sheffield Hallam University
15. St George’s, University of London
16. The University of Edinburgh
17. The University of Manchester
18. Trinity Laban
19. University College London
20. University of Bath
21. University of Derby
22. University of Plymouth
23. University of Sheffield
24. University of St. Andrews
25. University of Strathclyde
26. University of Warwick

The scholarships are also open to students from Bangladesh and Pakistan.

How do you know if you are Eligible?

To be eligible for the GREAT Scholarships 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a citizen and resident of India.
• Hold an undergraduate degree and demonstrate motivation and interest in the chosen field of study.
• Meet the English language requirements set by the respective UK institution.
• Show commitment to engaging with the UK through academic and personal development.
• Be willing to participate in networking events with fellow GREAT scholars in the UK to share experiences and insights.
• Serve as an ambassador for the GREAT Scholarships and maintain contact with the British Council and their respective higher education institutions.
• As alumni, scholars should be open to sharing their experiences with future applicants.

Application Process

Applicants interested in the scholarship must begin by visiting the university’s official webpage and going to the scholarship section.

Apply for individual scholarships by following the instructions outlined on each university’s scholarship page.

The deadline to apply for a GREAT Scholarship varies according to each institution. Therefore, candidates are advised to check the specific deadlines listed on their chosen university’s pages.

Selected scholars will be informed by the respective universities.

Scholarship funding will be disbursed to successful candidates upon completion of the registration process at the university.

The GREAT Scholarships initiative aims to support talented Indian students in accessing world-class education in the UK while fostering deeper academic and cultural ties between the two nations.

For more information on eligibility, participating universities, and application deadlines, interested candidates are encouraged to visit the British Council’s official website.