The 2025 University College London (UCL) GREAT Scholarship is jointly funded by UCL and the British Council to provide financial support to citizens of Egypt, France, India, and Kenya (Science and Technology).
Contents
- 1 2025 University College London (UCL) GREAT Scholarship UK Summary
- 2 2025 University College London (UCL) GREAT Scholarship UK Details
- 3 2025 University College London (UCL) GREAT Scholarship UK Eligibility Requirements
- 4 Eligible Faculties
- 5 Benefits
- 6 Selection Criteria
- 7 Required Documents
- 8 How to apply for the 2025 University College London (UCL) GREAT Scholarship UK
- 9 Application Deadline
- 10 Scholarship Results
- 11 Receive the Latest Scholarship Updates through our Social Media Channels:
2025 University College London (UCL) GREAT Scholarship UK Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Study Abroad: Study in UK
- Host University: University College London (UCL)
- Category: Postgraduate | Masters
- Eligible programmes: MSc programme – Full time – Science and Technology
- Eligibility Countries: Citizens of Egypt, France, India, and Kenya
- Reward: Β£10,000 (for one year)
- Deadline: Thursday, 8th May 2025, 5 pm BST
2025 University College London (UCL) GREAT Scholarship UK Details
The 2025 UCL-GREAT Scholarships are jointly funded by UCL and the British Council to provide financial support to citizens of Egypt, France, India, and Kenya (Science and Technology).
Scholarship Categories to Explore on ScholarWakaβ Here are some key scholarship opportunities you should check out on ScholarWaka:
- Study Abroad: Study in USA | Study in Canada | Study in UK | Study in Europe | Study in Asia | Study in Australia | Study in Africa
- Scholarship Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships | Competitions | High School Scholarships | Internships Scholarships | Training | Fellowships
There are 4 scholarships available in 2025/26. 1 for Egypt, 1 for France, 1 for India and 1 for Kenya (Science and Technology)
The scholarship will be applied to the recipientβs tuition fees. Award recipients are obliged to inform the UCL Student Funding Office immediately of any other funding they are awarded towards their UCL Masterβs degree studies, before or after the UCL-Great scholarship. The GREAT Scholarship must be used to pay your tuition fees.
2025 University College London (UCL) GREAT Scholarship UK Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the 2025 University College London (UCL) Global Master’s Scholarship, candidates must fulfill all of the following criteria:
- Candidates MUST be passport holders and residents of Egypt, France, India, and Kenya.
- Must have applied to study any full-time Master’s degree in any faculty at UCL in 2025/26 in order to apply for the scholarship.
- Candidates from Kenya can apply for the GREAT Science and Technology Scholarship. You must have made an application to study a Master’s degree in one of the following faculties only: Brain Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Life Sciences, Maths and Physical Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Population Health Sciences.
- Please note you must hold an offer of a place on your chosen Master’s at UCL by the scholarship closing date of Thursday, 8th May 2025.
- Distance learning and mod flex courses are not eligible.
Eligible Faculties
- Brain Sciences
- Engineering Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Math and Physical Sciences
- Medical Sciences
- Population Health Sciences
Benefits
The value of the bursary is Β£10,000.
Selection Criteria
The scholarship is awarded based on academic excellence and financial need.
The United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Canada currently offer several scholarships that include both monthly allowances and full scholarships. Here are some recommendations that you ought to look into:
- Erasmus Mundus IMAPP Scholarship 2025/2026 (Fully Funded)
- 2025 Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES)
- 2025 Aston University Ferguson Scholarship for Africans β Fully Funded
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare the following documents:
- Completed application form.
- International Passport
- Academic transcripts and certificates.
- Proof of English proficiency.
- Personal statement outlining academic and professional goals.
- Letters of recommendation.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Evidence of financial need.
How to apply for the 2025 University College London (UCL) GREAT Scholarship UK
The International Master’s Awards enable international postgraduate-taught students from a diverse range of backgrounds to take up their offer of study at UCL. Listed below are the steps to apply for the 2025/2026 academic year scholarship.
Confused About How to Start Securing Scholarships Abroad?
Here is a Simple Guide for you:
You need to have submitted an admission application to UCL (including the submission of references) in order to apply for the scholarship.
NB: Please see the UCL Prospectus for information on how to apply for admission to UCL
Instructions for accessing the online scholarship application form:
- Log in to Portico with your normal details.
- Click on the βViewβ button for the βActive Applicationβ that you wish to apply for funding for.
- In the application screen, click on βFundingβ in the menu at the top of the page.
- You are now on the funding page. To find out which funds you are eligible to apply for, click ‘Check and apply‘ under βFunds Available. β
- Click on the scholarship name of the scheme that you wish to apply for.
NB. For each Master’s programme that you wish to apply for funding for, you will need to submit a separate scholarship application form.
Please visit the International Master’s Awards page for more information on how to apply for this scholarship.
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Application Deadline
The deadline for applications to this scholarship will be at 5 pm BST, Thursday, 8 May 2025.
Scholarship Results
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted in mid-June to provide evidence of financial need. When this has been assessed, successful candidates will be informed at the beginning of July.
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