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GREAT Scholarship 2027 (Nigeria and Pakistan)

University College Birmingham, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

UCB offers GREAT Scholarships worth £10,000 to students from Nigeria and Pakistan for postgraduate study starting in September 2027, in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign.

The GREAT Scholarships 2027 programme is run by the British Council with more than 60 UK universities and offers a minimum of £10,000 for one-year postgraduate study in the UK.

Award Information

  • Hold an accepted offer for a full-time postgraduate programme at UCB starting September 2027; part-time, distance learning and other levels of study are not eligible.
  • Be a permanent resident of Nigeria or Pakistan.
  • Hold overseas fee status and pay overseas tuition fees.
  • Pay at least £1,000 towards the deposit within 14 days of receiving the scholarship offer, otherwise the offer is withdrawn.
  • Agree to provide testimonials, feature in case studies and/or take part in marketing activities on request.
  • £10,000 towards tuition for one-year postgraduate study.
  • Applications open October 2026.
  • Apply by 31 May 2027 for September 2027 entry.
  1. Obtain an offer for a postgraduate programme starting September 2027.
  2. Submit the GREAT Scholarship application by 31 May 2027.
  3. Include a personal statement of no more than 500 words on your achievements to date and how the scholarship and postgraduate study at UCB support your future goals.
  4. You are notified of the outcome by email.

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Documents you will need

  • Personal statement (maximum 500 words).
  • Offer letter for a UCB postgraduate programme.

How selection works

Applicants are evaluated on the written application and prior academic achievement. Preference goes to those with an outstanding academic record, such as a UK first-class degree or equivalent.

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