Cardiff University GREAT Scholarships 2026 Now Open for Applications in the UK

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Cardiff University is now accepting applications for the GREAT Scholarships 2026, a partnership with the UK government’s GREAT Britain campaign and the British Council. Each scholarship provides £10,000 towards tuition for one-year postgraduate programs starting in the 2026/27 academic year.


Application Deadline:

  • 31 May 2026 at 23:59 UK time

Tell Me About The Award:

The Cardiff University GREAT Scholarships 2026 are part of a UK-wide initiative jointly funded by the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign. These scholarships offer £10,000 towards tuition fees for one-year postgraduate taught programmes at Cardiff University, starting in the 2026/27 academic year.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

  • Selected one-year postgraduate taught programmes at Cardiff University.
  • Not all courses are eligible — qualifying applicants will receive a direct application link.

Type:

  • Postgraduate Taught Scholarship | Tuition Fee Reduction (£10,000)

Who can Apply?

Applicants must:

  • Be nationals of France, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Pakistan, or Spain.
  • Hold an offer to study an eligible one-year postgraduate taught programme at Cardiff University.
  • Receive an application link from Cardiff’s International Scholarships team.
  • Submit four short essays (max 200 words each) covering:
    • Motivation for studying at Cardiff
    • A significant achievement and its impact
    • How they would promote Cardiff internationally
    • Five-year career objectives

How are Applicants Selected?

  • Based on strength of the essay responses, academic merit, and alignment with Cardiff’s goals.
  • Only one scholarship per country — competition is intense.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

  • France
  • Greece
  • Italy
  • Mexico
  • Pakistan
  • Spain

Where will the Award be Taken?

  • Cardiff University, Wales, United Kingdom

How Many Awards?

  • Six scholarships total — one per eligible country.

What is the Benefit of the Award?

  • £10,000 tuition fee reduction
  • Covers approximately 39%–51% of tuition fees depending on the programme
  • Opportunity to study at a Russell Group university with strong postgraduate reputation

How Long Will the Award Last?

  • One academic year (2026–2027)

How to Apply:

  1. Apply for an eligible postgraduate programme at Cardiff University.
  2. Receive an application link from the university.
  3. Complete the scholarship application form with four essay responses (max 200 words each).
  4. Submit before 31 May 2026 at 23:59 UK time.

Visit the Application Webpage for Details

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