Apply now: 2025 British Council GREAT Scholarship for Nigerians, others

• The 2025 British Council GREAT Scholarship is  now open to 18 eligible countries, including Nigerians and others
• The scholarship offers £10,000 towards the cost of tuition across 19 different universities
• TheRadar has compiled a comprehensive article on the application process 

The British Council GREAT Scholarship programme is designed to support students from 18 countries, including Nigeria, in pursuing postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom (UK). 

The GREAT Scholarship is part of the "GREAT Britain Campaign," a partnership between the British Council and UK universities. It aims to attract talented students worldwide to study in the UK and strengthen global academic ties. 

The programme is an excellent chance to access quality education in prestigious institutions, enhance career prospects, and immerse themselves in the UK’s rich academic culture.

For the 2025-26 academic year, 200 scholarships worth £10,000 towards the cost of tuition were offered by 19 universities across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

This article delves into the scholarship details, including requirements, benefits, and application process for the British Council GREAT Scholarship.

Requirements for British Council GREAT Scholarship 

To be eligible for the British Council GREAT Scholarship, you must:

• Be a citizen of an eligible country (See List Below).
• 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

Benefits of British Council GREAT Scholarship 2025

GREAT Scholarships offer students from 18 countries the opportunity to have £10,000 to £15,000 towards their tuition fees for a wide range of one-year taught postgraduate courses.

How to Apply for British Council GREAT Scholarship

Interested and qualified applicants should follow the procedures outlined below to submit their application;

1. Visit the university page for more information and then follow the link to the university’s website.

2. Apply for individual scholarships following instructions on each university’s scholarship webpage.

3. The application deadline for a GREAT Scholarship varies according to each institution. For details on individual institutions’ deadlines, please see the institution page.

4. Individual universities will inform successful scholars of the results of their applications.

6. Scholarship funding will be issued to successful scholars by individual universities after registration.

Deadline for British Council GREAT Scholarship

• Varies by Universities 

UK Chevening Scholarship for international students: A complete guide to applying

Earlier, TheRadar compiled a complete guide on successfully applying for the 2025 UK Chevening scholarship. The Chevening Scholarship is a fully funded programme that enables eligible applicants to pursue a one-year master’s degree in the UK. 

It covers tuition fees, a monthly stipend, travel costs, an arrival allowance, and other expenses, providing scholars with the resources to focus entirely on their studies and network.