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26 GREAT Scholarships for Indian students by British Council

British Council announces Scholarship for Indian students

New Delhi: The British Council has announced the GREAT (Global Research and Education in Advanced Technologies) Scholarships 2025, offering 26 scholarships in India from UK universities across diverse subjects.

GREAT Scholarships
In partnership with the UK government’s GREAT Britain campaign, the GREAT Scholarships offer students from India the opportunity to undertake postgraduate studies in the UK across various fields of study, a statement said.

Each of the 26 scholarships is worth a minimum of pounds 10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate course. 

Primary categories
For the 2025 admissions cycle, scholarships are available across three primary categories.

Twenty-one scholarships are offered for students pursuing diverse academic disciplines within core subjects. 

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Two scholarships are dedicated to those undertaking postgraduate studies in justice and law, focusing on legal and justice-oriented fields. 

STEM disciplines
Additionally, three scholarships are available for aspiring leaders in science and technology, specifically within STEM disciplines.

The UK is renowned for its high-quality education and globally respected universities, many of which consistently rank among the top in international rankings. 

Renowned universities
Studying in the UK provides students with access to high-quality education and world-renowned universities. 

The UK’s robust post-study work options further enhance employability, offering students the opportunity to gain valuable experience and boost their career prospects on an international scale, it said.

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Rittika Chanda Parruck MBE, Director of Education India, British Council, said “The GREAT Scholarships provide an invaluable opportunity for Indian students to pursue postgraduate studies in the UK, opening doors to a wide range of disciplines such as Finance, Marketing, Business, Psychology, Design, Humanities, and Dance.”

Furthering academic excellence
Jointly funded by the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign, the British Council, and participating UK higher education institutions, these scholarships underscore the UK’s commitment to furthering academic excellence and creating global opportunities for students.

UK universities
Global Research and Education in Advanced Technologies) 
GREAT Scholarship is a program that provides £10,000 towards tuition fees for one-year postgraduate courses at UK universities. 

The British Council and the UK government's GREAT Britain Campaign jointly fund the program.

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