GREAT Scholarships India

The GREAT (Global Research and Education in Advanced Technologies) Scholarships India is a scholarship program funded by the UK government's Department for Education. The program provides financial support to Indian students who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in the UK. There are around 25 GREAT Scholarships available for Indian students.

The scholarship program covers a wide range of academic disciplines, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), social sciences, and humanities. The scholarship offers financial assistance for tuition fees, living expenses, and travel costs. The scholarship duration is typically one year for master's programs and three years for doctoral programs.

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Eligibility criteria

The eligibility criteria for the GREAT Scholarships are as follows:

Must be a citizen of India

Undergraduate in the proposed subject area for the scholarship

English language requirements

Work or academic experience in the chosen area of study

Participating universities

1. Robert Gordon University
2. University of Essex
3. Royal Northern College of Music (two Scholarships)
4. University of Hull
5. Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
6. University of Plymouth
7. Edge Hill University
8. Nottingham Trent University
9. University of Bath
10. Guildhall School of Music & Drama
11. Arts University Bournemouth
12. Imperial College London
13. University of Southampton
14. The University of Edinburgh
15. University of York
16. Keele University
17. University College London
18. Sheffield Hallam University
19. University of Bristol
20. St George’s University of London

Participating UK universities for Justice and Law Scholarships

1. University of Birmingham
2. University of Nottingham

Participating UK universities for Climate Change and Environmental Sciences

1. University of Strathclyde
2. University of Kent

Application process

Applications for GREAT Scholarship can be made only through participating universities in UK. Generally, the applicants are required to submit an academic essay of 500 words. Applicants must visit the respective university website to learn about the application process and deadlines. See the British Council’s website - India, for more information.

Selection process

The selection committee of the GREAT scholarship shortlists applicants based on their past academic records, learning potential, and the submitted academic essay. The shortlisted applicants must pass the interview round to win the GREAT Scholarship. The selection process is completed every year by the month of June.

Contact details

Contact the British Council for queries regarding GREAT Scholarships.

Address:

British Council Division
British High Commission
17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi - 110 001

Contact number: 0120-4569000 / 6684353

Disclaimer: All the information on this page is taken from the website of the British Council. See the original source for not missing any change of dates or facts.

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