GREAT Scholarships

For the 2025-26 academic year, 16 postgraduate scholarships are available to students from China at the following institutions.

Please visit the university pages below to find out which courses scholarships are available for and information on how to apply.

  • Buckinghamshire New University: Learn about the GREAT Scholarships on offer at Buckinghamshire New University, a dynamic and innovative university located in the beautiful county of Buckinghamshire.
  • Cardiff University: Learn about GREAT scholarships on offer at Cardiff University, one of Britain's leading research universities with a diverse student population.
  • Liverpool Hope University: Learn about the GREAT Scholarships on offer at Liverpool Hope University, a university with a history extending more than 175 years.
  • Norwich University of the Arts: Learn about the GREAT Scholarships on offer at Norwich University of the Arts, a creative university offering courses in art, architecture, design, fashion, communication, and performing arts.
  • Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Learn about the GREAT Scholarships on offer at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, a world leader in performing arts education founded in 1847.
  • Ulster University: Learn more about the GREAT Scholarships on offer at Ulster University. Located in Northern Ireland, the university is a young, dynamic and innovative.
  • University of Bath: Learn more about the GREAT Scholarships on offer at the University of Bath, a university with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research, student satisfaction, and graduate employment.
  • University of East Anglia: Learn about the GREAT Scholarships on offer at UEA, a world top 300 and globally renowned university situated in the traditional English City of Norwich.
  • University of Glasgow: Learn about the GREAT Scholarships on offer at the University of Glasgow, home to 33,000 students from over 140 countries. 
  • University of Huddersfield: Learn about the GREAT Scholarships on offer at University of Huddersfield, a university with over 3,500 international students from over 130 countries.
  • University of Kent: Learn about the GREAT Scholarships on offer at the University of Kent, a great choice for students keen to sharpen their skills and advance their career.
  • University of Nottingham: Learn about the GREAT Scholarships on offer at the University of Nottingham, one of the world's top 70 universities for employability.
  • University of Stirling: Learn about the GREAT Scholarships on offer at the University of Stirling, a university recognised across the globe for excellence in teaching and research.
  • University of Surrey: The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.
  • University of Sussex: Learn about the GREAT Scholarships on offer at the University of Sussex, a university with modern teaching and a vibrant student community.
  • University of York: Learn more about the GREAT Scholarships on offer at The University of York, a premier institution for inspirational and life-changing research.

What are we looking for in a GREAT scholar?

GREAT scholars must:

  • be a Chinese mainland passport holder and resident
  • have an undergraduate degree, be motivated, and have an interest in the proposed subject area
  • meet the English language requirement of the UK HEI
  • establish an engagement with the UK as a scholar, through personal and academic fulfilment
  • be willing to attend a networking event of all UK based GREAT scholars, to discuss experiences and capture perceptions of studying in the UK
  • be willing to maintain contact with the British Council and their HEI and act as an ambassador for the GREAT Scholarships
  • as an alumnus of the GREAT Scholarships, be willing occasionally to speak to potential candidates about their own experience of studying in the UK.

How to apply

  • Visit the university page above to find out more information and then follow the link to the university's website
  • Apply for individual scholarships following the instructions given on each universities’ scholarship webpages.
  • The deadline to apply for a GREAT Scholarship varies according to each institution. For details on individual institutions’ deadlines, please see the institution page.
  • Successful scholars will be informed by individual universities on the result of their applications.
  • Scholarship funding will be issued to successful scholars by individual universities after registration.
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