Edge Hill University GREAT Scholarships 2026 | How to Apply

The Edge Hill University GREAT Scholarships 2026 programme, launched by the British Council together with various UK universities, supports postgraduate students. Edge Hill University is offering scholarships to students in Ghana, India, Kenya, Turkey, and Vietnam applying for postgraduate courses to access world-class UK higher education opportunities.

This article provides a detailed guide on eligibility, benefits, required documents, and step-by-step instructions on how to apply.

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Edge Hill University GREAT Scholarships 2026 Summary

• Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
• Study Abroad: Study in UK
• Host University: Edge Hill University
• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
• Eligible Countries: Selected countries
• Reward: Financial support of £10,000
• Deadline: 30 April 2026

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Edge Hill University GREAT Scholarships 2026 Details

The GREAT scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum 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.

Successful candidates will receive an updated offer letter reflecting this award. Please note that this scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarships, so recipients will not be eligible for additional scholarship funding.

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Edge Hill University GREAT Scholarships 2026 Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Edge Hill University GREAT Scholarship 2026, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of a GREAT target country and a passport holder of Ghana, Nigeria, or Turkey.
• Be a self-funded student
• Have made an application to study a full-time postgraduate degree at Edge Hill University for the September 2026 intake.
• Hold an offer for a full-time postgraduate degree at Edge Hill University for the September 2026 intake.
• Make sure you are a self-funded student.
• Not be a recipient of any other scholarship, including external scholarships such as Chevening, etc.
• Have an undergraduate degree equivalent to a 2:1 or higher, which will enable you to gain entry onto a postgraduate programme at a UK university
• Meet the English language requirement

Exclusions

Applicants for Postgraduate Diplomas are not eligible for this award.

Please check the scholarship website for more eligibility details

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Benefits of the Scholarship

This scholarship provides financial support of £10,000.

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Required Documents for the Scholarship

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents:

• Completed Scholarship Application Form
• Proof of Admission (Offer letter from Edge Hill University)
• Personal Statement detailing how the scholarship aligns with their goals and how they plan to contribute to their home country
• Academic Transcripts and Certificates from previous institutions
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume outlining academic and professional achievements
• Proof of English Language Proficiency (if English is not the applicant’s first language). IELTS requirements are detailed on the course pages, and alternative qualifications may also be accepted.
• References (depending on the course, applicants may need to provide two references, including at least one academic reference). These must be dated within two years of the application and, if not received directly from the referee, must be signed and on letter-headed paper.

To find out more in detail, check their how-to-apply

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How to Apply for Edge Hill University GREAT Scholarship 2026 (Step by Step)

To apply for this scholarship, follow these steps:

1. Identify a postgraduate master’s degree programme offered at Edge Hill University.
2. Apply for a postgraduate master’s degree programme offered at Edge Hill University.
3. Once you have received your offer to study on a full-time, postgraduate programme at Edge Hill University, you can apply for the British Council GREAT Scholarship by completing the application form.
4. Applications will then be considered by an awarding panel. All panel members understand that applications will have a broad range of differing skills, attributes, and experiences, and shortlisted applications may be asked to attend a video interview with the selection committee.
5. Final award recipients and reserve candidates will be decided by the panel and contacted no later than 1 June 2026.

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Application Guidance and Tips

The panel are looking for candidates who will benefit the most from this opportunity, rather than the highest achievers, so the quality of your application responses is vital. You should be well-informed about the university and the programme that you have applied for, as well as your future opportunities and the expectations of this opportunity.

When answering the application questions, you should include:

• Your professional experience to date and your career aspirations, including your intentions after graduation
• Your academic background and achievements (such as academic prizes)
• Your extracurricular activities or voluntary and community experience, particularly those relevant to your chosen course
• What motivates you, any barriers you have experienced to your education how you have overcome them
• Any other achievements you feel are relevant to your chosen course
• How would your studies at Edge Hill University help your future career plans
• How would you bring an exciting and valuable global perspective to your programme of study

For further information, check the scholarship page

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Deadline

30 April 2026.

For more information on the GREAT Scholarships 2026, please visit Study UK.

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