Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
£10,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, the University of Derby is offering scholarships to international students applying for postgraduate courses starting in September.
The GREAT Scholarships programme, launched by the British Council together with 41 UK universities, supports postgraduate students to access world-class UK higher education opportunities.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
The scholarship programme offers financial support of £10,000 to eligible students.
Eligibility
- Must be from one of the following countries: China,Ghana,Pakistan (2 scholarships available),India,Nigeria,Malaysia,Thailand.
- Must be pursuing one year postgraduate study at the University of Derby.
- If you are awarded a GREAT scholarship, you are not eligible to receive any other scholarships or discounts from the University of Derby.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
7 nationalities
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
23 Apr 2026
Applications for the British Council GREAT scholarship should be made after you have received an offer, using the form below. As part of your application you will need to include an essay of no more than 500 words about a topic you have studied previously and why you found it interesting.
This topic should be related to or have inspired you to apply for your chosen degree programme. This essay will be part of the shortlisting criteria, alongside previous academic achievement, and the potential you show.