Study Abroad: British Council announces GREAT Scholarships 2025 worth £10,000 for Indian students
Vaishnavi Shukla | January 17, 2025 | 05:31 PM IST | 2 mins read
GREAT Scholarships 2025 is jointly funded by the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign, the British Council, and participating UK higher education institutions.
NEW DELHI : The British Council has announced GREAT Scholarships 2025 in partnership with the United Kingdom (UK) government’s GREAT Britain campaign. A total of 26 scholarships are being offered to students in India from UK universities worth a minimum of £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate course.
The GREAT scholarships offer Indian students an opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies in the UK across various fields.
According to the official statement, the scholarships are available for the 2025 admissions cycle across three primary categories. 21 scholarships are offered to students pursuing academic disciplines within core subjects and two scholarships will be given to students studying PG courses in justice and law field with a focus on legal and justice-oriented fields.
The other three scholarships will be available for aspiring students in STEM disciplines including science and technology.
GREAT Scholarships 2025
The United Kingdom is known for its high-quality education in world-renowned universities, many of which are ranked in the top international rankings. Students planning to study in the UK will have access to high-quality education along with the UK’s robust post-study work options to improve employability and offer students an opportunity to gain valuable work experience and enhance their career prospects.
"The scholarship is jointly funded by the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign, the British Council, and participating UK higher education institutions to underscore the UK’s commitment to creating more global opportunities for students." the official British Council statement added.
Rittika Chanda Parruck MBE, the director of Education India, British Council said: “The GREAT Scholarships provide an invaluable opportunity for Indian students to pursue postgraduate studies in the UK, opening doors to a wide range of disciplines such as Finance, Marketing, Business, Psychology, Design, Humanities, and Dance. Studying in the UK not only grants access to world-class education from renowned universities but also immerses students in diverse cultural experiences and global networks, preparing them to excel in their careers and thrive in a competitive global job market. This initiative reflects our commitment to fostering global education and empowering students to excel in their chosen fields”.
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