If you’ve ever dreamed of studying in the UK, the GREAT Scholarships program could be your golden ticket. Designed for international students, this initiative offers £10,000 towards tuition fees for a variety of one-year taught postgraduate courses at leading UK universities.
For the 2025-26 academic year, over 200 scholarships are available at more than 70 universities across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Students from 18 countries, including Nigeria, are eligible to apply.
UK Universities Offering GREAT Scholarships to Nigerian Students
Several prestigious UK universities are offering scholarships under this program. If you’re a Nigerian student, you can apply for a GREAT Scholarship at the following institutions:
- Anglia Ruskin University
- City, University of London
- Edinburgh Napier University
- Keele University
- Lancaster University
- Robert Gordon University
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Southampton Solent University
- The University of Edinburgh
- The University of Manchester
- University of East Anglia
- University of Exeter
- University of Kent
- University of Reading
- University of Southampton
- University of Strathclyde
- University of Surrey
- University of Warwick
- University of York
To find out which courses are eligible and how to apply, visit the respective university links on the British Council website.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a citizen and resident of Nigeria.
- Hold an undergraduate degree and show motivation and interest in the chosen subject.
- Meet the English language requirements of the respective UK university.
- Be willing to participate in networking events with fellow GREAT scholars.
- Maintain engagement with the British Council and their university, serving as an ambassador for the program.
- Be open to sharing their study experience with potential applicants in the future.
How to Apply
- Visit the university’s scholarship page to check available courses.
- Follow the application process outlined by each university.
- Be mindful of individual application deadlines, as they vary across institutions.
- Successful candidates will be contacted directly by the respective university.
- Scholarship funds will be issued by the university upon registration.
This is an incredible opportunity to pursue a world-class education in the UK. Don’t miss your chance to apply!
More details here: British Council GREAT Scholarships
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