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GREAT Scholarship India 2026-27 (British Council + university)

University of Surrey

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Benefits

£10,000 towards tuition fees (one-year taught Master's); co-funded by UK Government GREAT campaign, British Council and the university

Partial scholarship

Eligibility

a citizen of India with an undergraduate degree, meeting the university's English requirement, applying for an eligible one-year taught postgraduate course; must engage as a GREAT scholar (networking event, ambassador role). Apply via the university's own scholarship page. 12 awards for India across 12 universities. COURSES AT THIS UNIVERSITY: All full-time postgraduate taught Master's programmes

For Indian students: Yes - India is a named eligible country at this university.

Deadline

Date to be confirmed

2026-27: 29 May 2026 (CLOSED); 2027-28 list not yet announced

How to apply: Separate application

Documents

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Last verified: 13 Oct 2026

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