GREAT Scholarships 2026 – University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

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Three GREAT Scholarships are available for postgraduate students from Egypt, India, and Turkey at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) for 2026. Funded by the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, each scholarship provides £10,000 to support one-year postgraduate studies in the UK.

Application Deadline:

  • Friday, 1 May 2026 at 23:59 GMT

Tell Me About The Scholarship:

The GREAT Scholarships 2026, in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, provide financial support to postgraduate students from Egypt, India, and Turkey. Each award offers £10,000 toward tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate taught programme at UWE Bristol.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

  • Any postgraduate taught course at UWE Bristol.
  • Flexible eligibility across disciplines (engineering, health sciences, business, creative industries, etc.).

Type:

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

Who can Apply?

Applicants must:

  • Be citizens of Egypt, India, or Turkey.
  • Hold an unconditional offer for a postgraduate course at UWE Bristol.
  • Possess a bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 (equivalent to UK first-class honours).
  • Not be sponsored students or recipients of another UWE Bristol tuition fee discount.
  • Be willing to undertake ambassadorial responsibilities for UWE Bristol and the British Council.

How are Applicants Selected?

  • Stage One: Shortlisting based on CGPA and quality of personal statement (max 400 words).
  • Stage Two: Interviews for shortlisted candidates.
  • Timeline:
    • 1 May 2026: Application deadline.
    • 11 May 2026: Interview shortlist announced.
    • 18 May 2026: Interviews begin.
    • 22 May 2026: Final award announcement.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

  • Egypt
  • India
  • Turkey

Where will the Scholarship be Taken?

  • University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), UK

How Many Awards?

  • Three scholarships total — one per eligible country.

What is the Benefit of the Scholarship?

  • £10,000 tuition fee reduction.
  • Opportunity to study at a UK university with strong industry partnerships and applied learning focus.
  • Ambassadorial role to represent UWE Bristol and the British Council.

How Long Will the Scholarship Last?

  • One academic year (2026–2027)

How to Apply:

  1. Secure an unconditional offer for a postgraduate taught course at UWE Bristol.
  2. Compose a personal statement (max 400 words) demonstrating eligibility and motivation.
  3. Submit the scholarship application form by 1 May 2026 at 23:59 GMT.

Visit the Application Webpage for Details

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