GREAT Scholarships India

The GREAT (Global Research and Education in Advanced Technologies) Scholarships India is a scholarship program funded by the UK government's Department for Education. The program provides financial support to Indian students who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in the UK. There are around 25 GREAT Scholarships available for Indian students.

The scholarship program covers a wide range of academic disciplines, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), social sciences, and humanities. The scholarship offers financial assistance for tuition fees, living expenses, and travel costs. The scholarship duration is typically one year for master's programs and three years for doctoral programs.

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Eligibility criteria

The eligibility criteria for the GREAT Scholarships are as follows:

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  Must be an Indian citizen.
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  Hold an undergraduate degree with a strong academic background and genuine interest in the chosen field of study.
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  Fulfill the English language proficiency requirements of the respective UK university.
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  Demonstrate a commitment to academic and personal growth through engagement with the UK as a scholar.
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  Be open to attending a networking event with fellow GREAT scholars in the UK to share experiences and insights on studying there.
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  Maintain engagement with the British Council and the host university, serving as an ambassador for the GREAT Scholarships.
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  As a GREAT Scholarships alumnus, be willing to occasionally mentor and share experiences with prospective candidates.

Participating universities

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  Aston University 
• 
  Brunel University of London 
• 
  Cranfield University 
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  City, University of London 
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  Edge Hill University 
• 
  Keele University 
• 
   Leeds Arts University 
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  Liverpool Hope University 
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  Norwich University of the Arts 
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  Queen's University Belfast 
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  Robert Gordon University 
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  Royal College of Art 
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  The Royal Northern College of Music
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  Sheffield Hallam University 
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  City St George's, University of London 
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  University of Edinburgh 
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  University of Manchester 
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  Trinity Laban 
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  University College London 
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  University of Bath 
• 
  University of Derby 
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  University of Plymouth 
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  University of Sheffield 
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  University of St Andrews 
• 
  University of Strathclyde 
• 
  University of Warwick 

Participating UK universities for Justice and Law Scholarships:

• 
  University of Plymouth 
• 
  Queen's University Belfast 

Participating UK universities for Sciences and Technology:

• 
  Cranfield University 
• 
  University of Derby 
• 
  University of Edinburgh

Application process

Applications for GREAT Scholarship can be made only through participating universities in UK. Generally, the applicants are required to submit an academic essay of 500 words. Applicants must visit the respective university website to learn about the application process and deadlines. See the British Council’s website - India, for more information.

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Selection process

The selection committee of the GREAT scholarship shortlists applicants based on their past academic records, learning potential, and the submitted academic essay. The shortlisted applicants must pass the interview round to win the GREAT Scholarship. The selection process is completed every year by the month of June.

Contact details

Contact the British Council for queries regarding GREAT Scholarships.

Address: British Council Division British High Commission, 17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi - 110 001

Contact number: 0120-4569000 / 6684353

Disclaimer: All the information on this page is taken from the website of the British Council. See the original source for not missing any change of dates or facts.

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