Lancaster University - GREAT Scholarships 2026

The GREAT Scholarships 2026 programme, launched by the British Council together with over 60 UK universities, supports postgraduate students to access world-class UK higher education opportunities.

The scholarship programme offers financial support of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK. Students can apply for courses in a range of subjects, at over 60 institutions across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
2. Value: £10,000
3. Study Level: Master’s (Postgraduate Taught, 1 Year)
4. Sponsor: Lancaster University & British Council (GREAT Britain Campaign)
5. Eligible Country: France, Ghana, Indonesia, Spain

Eligibility Criteria for Lancaster University - GREAT Scholarships 2026

1. Applicants must be resident and passport holders of France, Ghana, Indonesia or Spain and assessed as international for fee purposes.
2. For October 2026 entry, applicants must have applied, accepted a place and met all the conditions of their offer by 31 May 2026
3. Applicants must not be in receipt of any other source of funding from an external funding body
4. The GREAT scholarship can be combined with other scholarships offered by Lancaster University

Successful applicants are expected to:

1. Be active in the field with work experience or with a proven interest in the proposed subject area
2. Be willing to embody the UK Higher Education experience, by attending lectures and tutorials and engaging with extra-curricular activities, and act as an ambassador for UK Higher Education, by promoting the value of studying at a UK HEI
3. Be willing to establish an engagement with the UK as a scholar, through personal and academic fulfillment.
4. Represent the high standards of the GREAT brand by becoming an advocate for scholarships
5. Be willing to attend a networking event of all UK-based GREAT scholars, to discuss experiences and capture perceptions of studying in the UK

Benefits of Lancaster University - GREAT Scholarships 2026

1. Each recipient receives £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate taught course at Lancaster University.

How to Apply

1. Visit the link to learn how to apply for postgraduate study.
2. We will automatically consider you for a Lancaster University-GREAT Scholarship as part of our standard postgraduate application process, and if you are awarded a scholarship, we will be in touch with you directly in mid-June 2025. The successful recipients will be hand-selected by our admissions and international teams, based on the strength of application and merit. If we need any additional information, we will let you know

For more Information, visit Lancaster University Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Application Link(s)

• Apply for Lancaster University - GREAT Scholarships 2026