365telugu.com online news,HYDERABAD,December 19th,2025: The British Council, in collaboration with the UK government’s GREAT Britain campaign, has officially opened applications for the GREAT Scholarships 2026–27. This cycle offers 12 prestigious postgraduate scholarships specifically for Indian students, aimed at fostering deeper academic ties between India and the United Kingdom.
Each scholarship provides a minimum of £10,000 (approx. ₹10.6 Lakhs) toward tuition fees for a one-year taught postgraduate course at some of the UK’s most renowned universities.
Diverse Disciplines: From STEM to the Arts
While many international scholarships focus heavily on technical fields, the 2026–27 GREAT program highlights the UK’s leadership in the creative sector. Four of the participating institutions are offering specialized scholarships in the creative and performing arts, alongside traditional powerhouses in STEM and Business.
Key Study Areas Include:
Business & Finance: Marketing, Management, and Economics.
STEM & Humanities: Science, Technology, Psychology, and Law.
Creative Arts: Design, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts.
Participating Universities
Twelve leading UK institutions are partnering for this cycle:
Creative Specialists: Royal College of Art, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Royal Northern College of Music, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, and Norwich University of the Arts.
Research & Academic Leaders: University of Bristol, Queen’s University Belfast, University of Dundee, University of Reading, University of Surrey, Anglia Ruskin University, and UWE Bristol.
Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
The program is designed for high-achieving students with a proven academic record who wish to bring global expertise back to the Indian economy.
Rittika Chanda Parruck MBE, Director Education India, British Council, highlighted the transformative nature of the program:
“Studying in the UK offers far more than academic excellence-it provides access to industry-aligned learning and a truly global environment. These scholarships will help Indian students build international networks and contribute meaningfully to a rapidly evolving global economy.”
| Feature | Details |
| Total Scholarships | 12 for Indian Students |
| Value | Minimum £10,000 toward tuition fees |
| Duration | One-year taught postgraduate program |
| Focus | Diverse fields including Arts, STEM, and Finance |
| Benefit | Access to UK post-study work routes for professional experience |
Indian students interested in applying are encouraged to visit the official British Council website to check specific university deadlines and eligibility criteria for the 2026–27 academic year.