The University of Edinburgh, in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, invites applications for the 2025 GREAT Scholarship. This scholarship is aimed at students from selected countries, including Nigeria, who are interested in pursuing a one-year postgraduate degree in the United Kingdom.
The University of Edinburgh GREAT Scholarship offers financial support of £10,000, which is directly deducted from tuition fees.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: University of Edinburgh / British Council
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Master’s Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria | Thailand | India | Spain | Mexico
- Reward: £10,000 Tuition Fee Waiver
- IELTS Requirement: Not Required
- Deadline: April 30, 2025
Scholarship Details
The GREAT Scholarships 2025 programme, launched by the British Council in collaboration with 71 UK universities, is designed to support international students in accessing quality education in the UK.
Through this partnership, the University of Edinburgh is offering financial assistance to eligible students from five countries to study full-time one-year master’s programmes during the 2025–2026 academic year.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the University of Edinburgh GREAT Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be nationals and residents of Thailand, India, Spain, Mexico, or Nigeria
- Hold, or be expected to obtain, the overseas equivalent of a UK first-class honours degree
- Be admitted on a full-time basis for an eligible one-year, on-campus postgraduate Master’s programme
- Be applying for a course that is eligible under the GREAT Scholarship programme
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- A £10,000 tuition fee deduction, applied directly to their master’s degree programme
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Edinburgh GREAT Scholarship 2025:
- Apply for admission to an eligible postgraduate programme at the University of Edinburgh
- After submitting your admission application, wait up to five working days for system checks and access approval
- Access the scholarship application form via EUCLID through the MyEd portal: https://www.myed.ed.ac.uk
- Log in using your University User Name and password
- For help logging in, visit: http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-systems/support-guidance
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