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Level: Postgraduate taught

Year of entry: 2025-2026

Country: Kenya, Italy, Malaysia, Spain

Department: All

The GREAT Scholarships programme is a joint initiative by the British Council and the UK Government, designed to attract some of the brightest postgraduates from around the world to study at UK universities.

How to apply

Please complete the application form (.docx) and submit to greatscholarships@essex.ac.uk by 31 May 2025. Successful applicants will be notified on or before 30 June 2025.

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Please read the full terms and conditions before applying for or accepting a scholarship or bursary. They contain important information about eligibility, if you need to complete an application form and how you'll receive your funding.

GREAT Scholarship terms and conditions for 2025-2026 entry (.pdf)

If you're a current student looking for information about an award you received, see our terms and conditions for previous years.

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