GREAT Scholarships 2022-23

Do you aspire to study in UK and want to pursue your higher education or post-graduation from the prestigious and honoured universities in the land of English? Welcome to the clan of thousands of students who each day wish for fulfilling this dream and we aim to help them in fulfilling their dreams. Finding the right scholarship for the same can be a difficult task but we are here to help you explore the best scholarships for Indian students to study in UK! This blog brings you a comprehensive guide on GREAT Scholarship by the British Council for Indian students, their applications in 2022-23, dates and notifications and more!

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About GREAT Scholarship

GREAT Scholarship are jointly funded by the Great Britain Campaign of the British Government and the British Council with participating British higher education institutions. According to the British Council, students from the following countries can apply for this Scholarship:

• India
• Bangladesh
• Brunei
• China
• Egypt
• Ghana
• Indonesia
• Kenya
• Malaysia
• Mexico
• Nepal
• Nigeria
• Vietnam
• Pakistan
• Sri Lanka
• Thailand
• Turkey

Highlights

Scholarship Name	GREAT Scholarship
Authority	British Council of India
Scholarship Amount	£10,000(INR 8.16 lacs)
Website	https://www.britishcouncil.in/study-uk/scholarships/great-scholarships

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GREAT Scholarships Deadlines

Here are the application deadlines for the GREAT Scholarships India 2022-23:

University Name	Application Deadline
Keele University	May 31, 2023
Bishop Grosseteste University	March 31, 2023
Cranfield University	May 1, 2023
Edinburgh Napier University	May 27, 2023
Falmouth University	June 1, 2023
Goldsmith, University of London	May 16, 2023
Queen’s University Belfast	May 31, 2023
Royal Agricultural University	June 12, 2023
University of East Anglia	May 31, 2023
University of Edinburgh	March 31, 2023
University of Kent	April 30, 2023
GREAT Scholarship University of Manchester	June 1, 2023
University of Plymouth	May 31, 2023
University of St. Andrews	May 28, 2023
University of Southampton	May 31, 2023
Glasgow Caledonian University	May 1, 2023
Newcastle University	May 25, 2023
University of Reading	May 6, 2023
Sheffield Hallam University	May 31, 2023

Awards

GREAT Scholarships offers 20 postgraduate grants from UK universities, across a variety of subjects for students from India. Each scholarship is worth a minimum of £10,000 i.e. INR 9.59 lacs towards tuition fees for a 1-year postgraduate course at a participating university.

Universities

For the 2022-2023 academic year, GREAT scholarships for postgraduate courses are being offered at the following universities in UK:

1. Bishop Grosseteste University 
2. Cranfield University  
3. Edinburgh Napier University 
4. Falmouth University 
5. Goldsmiths, University of London 
6. Queen’s University Belfast 
7. Royal Agricultural University  
8. Trinity Laban Conservatoire Music and Dance 
9. University of East Anglia 
10. University of Edinburgh 
11. University of Kent  
12. University of Manchester 
13. Imperial College London, GREAT Scholarship
14. University of Plymouth 
15. University of St. Andrew’s 
16. University of Southampton
17. Glasgow Caledonian University  
18. Keele University 
19. Newcastle University  
20. University of Reading  
21. University of Sussex  
22. Sheffield Hallam University

Participating UK Universities for Justice and Law Scholarships

Glasgow Caledonian University	Keele University
Newcastle University	University of Manchester
University of Reading	University of Sussex
Sheffield Hallam University	–

Eligibility 

The following are the eligibility requirements:

• Be an Indian citizen.  
• Have an undergraduate degree which will allow you to enter a postgraduate (teaching) program at a university in the UK.
• Aiming to pursue a postgraduate degree at a UK university
• Active on the ground with proven work experience or interest in the field.
• Meet the English language requirement (IELTS/ TOEFL/ PTE etc.) of the UK university where getting enrolled. 

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How to Apply?

Here is the complete application process :

1. Filter the Universities from the above-given list where you want to pursue your postgraduation.
2. Know the detailed information about the grantson offer in these universities. 
3. Apply for individual scholarships by following the instructions on each university’s grants webpage.
4. The deadline for submitting a grant varies by university. 
5. Each university will notify the successful and eligible scholar of the results.
6. Scholarships will be awarded to scholars that are being selected by universities after registration. 

Selection Process

Now that you are aware of the application process for the grant, the next step is the selection process. For the applicants that have fulfilled the eligibility criteria, only those applications are moved forward to be reviewed by the  British Council grant panel or the respective university. The selected applicants are informed via mail or letter. The funding is only processed after applicants have registered in the institution for higher education.

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Responsibilities

Applicants have to perform three responsibilities after getting a grant. Here is the list :

1. Scholars have to perform well in both academic and extracurricular activities. Attend lectures, and tutorials regularly.
2. Share valuable experience and promote UK higher education. Scholars have to act as an ambassador for UK higher education.
3. Students have to attend various events such as networking events along with scholars and express views and opinions about studying in the UK so that the official authority can capture the perceptions of studying in the UK. 

FAQs

On this note, we conclude our blog on GREAT Scholarships. We hope that you have all the essential information you need to apply for this grant by the British Council. If you want to pursue higher studies in the UK, our Leverage Edu experts are here to provide you with the best guidance on courses, universities, grants and further admission process. Sign up for a free session with us today!