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Published: 12 Nov 2025
The GREAT Scholarships offer students from Nigerian the opportunity to have support towards their tuition fees for a wide range of one-year taught postgraduate courses.
In the 2026-27 academic year, over 140 scholarships are offered by over 60 universities across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
| Application Deadline | Not Specified |
| Value | £10,000 |
| Funding Type | Partially Funded |
| Country to study | United Kingdom |
| Type | Masters |
| Sponsor | British Council |
The scholarship offer students the opportunity to receive £10,000 towards their tuition fees for a wide range of one-year taught postgraduate courses
To be eligible for a scholarship, you must:
Be a citizen of Nigeria.
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.
Check also:
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship (How to Apply)
Please visit the university pages below to find out which courses scholarships are available for and information on how to apply.
For more details, visit British Council webpage
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