Partially funded

St Andrews GREAT Scholarship

University of St Andrews, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

Open to citizens of France, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico and Spain who aim to become influential leaders and have wide-ranging interests outside their studies.

Scholars take an ambassadorial role representing the University at events and engage with the British Council and the Student Ambassadors Scheme.

Award Information

  • Overseas fee status; passport holder and permanent resident of a target country.
  • Full-time postgraduate taught Masters (MLitt, MRes, MSc, MPP) in any subject area.
  • Not eligible: Graduate Diploma, online or distance courses, courses at overseas campuses.
  • Meet the course English language requirement or have started a 10-week pre-sessional course by 30 June 2026.
  • £10,000 towards tuition fees.
  • Seven awards, one per eligible country.
  • One year of study.
  • Applications opened: 4 November 2025
  • Applications closed: 24 May 2026
  • Notification: week commencing 22 June 2026
  1. Apply for an eligible Masters course; no offer needed. Allow up to two working days for login details.
  2. In My Application, go to Scholarships and Funding and search for the British Council GREAT Scholarship.
  3. Complete the form: reasons for applying, expected benefits and contribution to the St Andrews community.

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Documents you will need

  • One academic reference (may be emailed to [email protected] before the deadline with a holding document uploaded).
  • University transcripts, including interim transcripts.

How selection works

The Selection Committee looks for academically excellent and gifted applicants.

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