GREAT Scholarship Programme 2017 for Indian Students for study in UK
Last date to apply varies with Institute
About GREAT Scholarship Programme - India
British Council has announced the launch of the GREAT Britain Scholarships Programme in India and will provide more than 198 scholarships amounting to approximately 1 million pounds.(Approx 15 Crores).
It is one of the largest scholarships programme, launched in February 2012 to help Indian students in fulfilling the dreams to study in the United Kingdom. The scholarship is part of GREAT Campaign.
GREAT is a strategic international marketing programme designed to promote the UK to business, tourism and student markets worldwide in order to enhance the country’s global reputation. Through this scholarship, Study in UK is promoted amongst the students of India.
Great Scholarship Participating Institutes & Courses
- Institutes: GREAT Scholarships Programmes includes 40 participating institutions (last year it was 57) from the United Kingdom including England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- Courses: It offers scholarships for 29 undergraduate courses & 169 post graduate courses. These include Engineering, Law, Business, Art & Design, Biosciences and IT.
- The application process for GREAT Scholarship is open for September 2017 & January 2018 Intake.
Scholarship details related to Top-Ranked Universities:
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University |
No. of Scholarships |
Amount per Scholarship (in GBP) |
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University of Cambridge |
1 |
35000 |
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University College London |
4 |
11,250 |
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The University of Edinburgh |
6 |
5000 |
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The University of Manchester |
8 |
5000 |
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Durham University |
6 |
5000 |
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University of Glasgow |
4 |
7500 |
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University of Warwick |
11 |
5000-8000 |
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The University of Sheffield |
3 |
5000 |
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University of Birmingham |
6 |
5000 |
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Royal Holloway, University of London |
6 |
5000-7000 |
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University of York |
2 |
7500 |
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University of Leeds |
5 |
5000-7500 |
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The University of Nottingham |
9 |
5000 |
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University of East Anglia |
6 |
7500 |
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University of Reading |
7 |
9000-21000 |
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University of Aberdeen |
6 |
5000 |
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Cardiff University |
9 |
5000 |
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Newcastle University |
6 |
5000-5500 |
GREAT Scholarship Programme - India Eligibility Criteria
| Gender | Both |
| Region | All India |
| Class/ Age | For pursuing Undergraduate & Post Graduate Courses |
| Details |
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GREAT Scholarship Programme - India Reward
GREAT Scholarships Programme-India under British Council Scholarship offers scholarships for both undergraduates and postgraduates in 45 UK-based institutions.
- The reward structure differs from university to university and for different programs. However, each university is offering a certain amount of money as scholarship.
- Number of Scholarships: 198
- Total Reward: 1 million pounds.
GREAT Scholarship Programme - India Application form and Process
There are 45 UK-based participating institutions under GREAT Scholarships programme, and each institution has its application process.
Selection process for admission will vary from each institution.
Great Scholarship Programme Participating Universities
- Given below is the list of the 40 participating universities for GREAT scholarships 2017-18. We have also given the 'THE World University Ranking' for the Participating Universities so that it helps the participants in making the decision.
- Out of the 40 participating universities, 18 have been ranked amongst Top 200 universities of the world by The Times Higher Education World University Rankings for the year 2015-16.
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GREAT Scholarships: Participating Universities along with the Rank |
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University of Cambridge THE Ranking: 4 |
University College London THE Rank: 14 |
The University of Edinburgh THE Rank: 24 |
The University of Manchester THE Rank: 56 |
Durham University THE Rank: 70 |
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University of Glasgow THE Rank: 76 |
University of Warwick THE Rank: 80 |
The University of Sheffield THE Rank: 97 |
University of Birmingham THE Rank: 119 |
Royal Holloway, University of London THE Rank: 129 |
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University of York THE Rank: 131 |
University of Leeds THE Rank: 133 |
The University of Nottingham THE Rank: 143 |
University of East Anglia THE Rank: 149 |
University of Reading THE Rank: 164 |
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University of Aberdeen THE Rank: 172 |
Cardiff University THE Rank: 182 |
Newcastle University THE Rank: 196 |
University of Surrey |
Bangor University |
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Plymouth University |
University of Kent |
University of Stirling |
Aston University |
De Montfort University |
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Glasgow Caledonian University |
Nottingham Trent University |
Sheffield Hallam University |
University of Central Lancashire |
University of Westminster |
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Anglia Ruskin University |
Arts University Bournemouth |
BPP University |
Cranfield University |
London Business School |
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London Metropolitan University |
Portsmouth University |
Queen's University Belfast |
Regent’s University London |
Robert Gordon University |
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Royal Agricultural University |
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance |
University of Chester |
University of West London |
York St John University |
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More about The Times Higher Education ranking
Times Higher Education World University Rankings is published annually by the British Times Higher Education (THE) magazine. THE World University Rankings prepares a ranking of universities from among the universities from all over the world by the following criteria:
- Teaching- The Learning Environment
- Research- Volume, Income & Reputation
- Citations- Research Influence
- International Outlook- Staff & Students
- Industry Income- Innovation
- Go to GREAT Scholarships Programme for information for a list of undergraduate & postgraduate courses offered by different Institutions.
GREAT Scholarship Programme - India Contact Details
British Council Division, British High Commission
17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi - 110 001
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Phone |
1-800-102-4353 |
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Fax |
+91 11 2371 0717 |
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delhi.enquiry@in.britishcouncil.org |