GREAT Scholarships 2026

In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, The University of Edinburgh is offering 3 scholarships to students in Thailand, Mexico and Ghana applying for one-year postgraduate courses.

GREAT Scholarships

The GREAT Scholarships 2026 programme, launched by the British Council together with over 60 UK universities, supports postgraduate students from Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam in accessing world-class UK higher education opportunities.

The scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK. Students can apply for courses in a range of subjects, at over 60 institutions across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

For more information on the GREAT Scholarships 2026, please visit Study UK.

At the University of Edinburgh, the Scholarships will be awarded to successful nationals and residents of Thailand, Mexico and Ghana who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for an eligible one-year, on campus postgraduate Masters programme of study. 


Please click on the link under each country to view the list of eligible, one year MSc programmes for this scholarship.

Mexico

GREAT Scholarship Mexico 2026 - Eligible Programmes (124.79 KB / PDF)

Thailand

GREAT Scholarship Thailand 2026 - Eligible Programmes (114.63 KB / PDF)

Ghana

GREAT Scholarship Ghana 2026 - Eligible Programmes (111.88 KB / PDF)


The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, the overseas equivalent of a UK first-class honours degree.


Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application.

In order to gain access to the scholarship application system applicants must have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh. Please note that, following the submission of an application for admission, it can take up to five working days for all system checks to be completed and access to be granted. We highly recommend you apply for the scholarship well in advance of the scholarship deadline date should you encounter any technical difficulties with your application which need resolved.

The online scholarship application form is located in EUCLID and can be accessed via MyEd - our web based information portal at: https://www.myed.ed.ac.uk

When logging in to MyEd, you will need your University User Name (UUN) and password. If you require assistance, please go to: http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-systems/support-guidance

Further guidance on applying for scholarships as a registered student can be found here: Applying for a scholarship | Student Systems | Student Administration

The scholarship deadline is 23:59 (UK Time) on Friday 1st of May 2026.

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Scholarships Systems FAQs for Applicants (152.11 KB / PDF)


All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications by the end of June/start of July 2026.


For any queries, please contact Chris Crame, International Recruitment Manager - chris.crame@ed.ac.uk


Successful candidates must give written consent to be contacted by the British Council for pre-departure briefings, programme reporting, evaluation and promotion for future programmes after issuance of the Scholarships and further promote GREAT Scholarships through their own channels.  Promotional material must be provided to the British Council for approval prior to publication.

For more information on the GREAT Scholarships 2026, please visit Study UK and the British Council website in your country.


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