The British Council has announced the GREAT Scholarships 2025, offering Indian students a chance to pursue postgraduate studies at top UK universities. The scholarships are available in a range of fields, including STEM, Law, and Humanities, and are aimed at enhancing the global employability of students.
In partnership with the UK government’s GREAT Britain campaign, the British Council is offering 26 scholarships for Indian students. The scholarships provide financial support to students pursuing one-year postgraduate courses at prestigious institutions across the UK.
Rittika Chanda Parruck MBE, Director of Education India at the British Council, commented, “The GREAT Scholarships offer Indian students an incredible opportunity to study in the UK. This experience will open doors to various disciplines such as Finance, Marketing, Business, Psychology, Design, Humanities, and Dance. In addition to world-class education, students will gain exposure to diverse cultures and global networks, helping them build successful careers in the competitive job market.”
Details of the GREAT Scholarships 2025
The 26 GREAT Scholarships 2025 will each provide at least £10,000 towards tuition fees. These scholarships are available for one-year postgraduate programs and are funded jointly by the British Council, the GREAT Britain Campaign, and UK higher education institutions.
The scholarships are divided into three categories. Of the total, 21 scholarships are available for students in various academic fields, two are dedicated to those pursuing postgraduate studies in justice and law, and three are for students in STEM disciplines, aimed at developing future leaders in science and technology.
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