Nottingham Great British Council Scholarships 2026-2027 Cohort Open
Big news for postgraduate applicants with the UK in their sights — one of Britain’s top 20 universities has officially opened applications for the GREAT Scholarships 2026, and this could be a game-changer for international students planning a one-year master’s degree. The University of Nottingham, in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, is offering a major tuition fee boost for high-achieving candidates who want a globally respected degree without carrying the full financial weight alone. If studying in the UK has been part of your long-term plan, this opportunity puts that goal within much closer reach.
What makes the Nottingham GREAT Scholarship 2026 especially attractive is its direct financial impact. Each selected student receives a £10,000 reduction in tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate taught programme, applied straight to the fee invoice — not as cash, but as a real and immediate cut in study costs. Only one scholarship is available per country, making this a highly competitive and prestigious award, and it is valid for most full-time master’s courses at Nottingham’s UK campuses (excluding MRes programmes). For students aiming to study at a globally ranked university with strong employability outcomes, this funding can make the difference between postponing plans and starting in 2026.
This opportunity is tailored for high-potential international students who are ready to make the most of a UK education. To be eligible, applicants must be citizens and residents of China (mainland only), Indonesia, or Kenya, be classified as overseas fee-paying students, and hold an offer for a full-time master’s degree at the University of Nottingham starting in September 2026. In addition, candidates must meet the British Council’s GREAT Scholar profile, demonstrating strong academic merit, motivation, and the ability to act as future ambassadors for UK education in their home countries.
For students from the eligible countries who want to combine prestige, affordability, and international exposure, the University of Nottingham GREAT Scholarships 2026 represent one of the smartest funding opportunities in the UK this cycle. Applications are now open at https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/funding/great-scholarships, and the last date to apply is Tuesday, 5 May 2026, at 17:00 GMT. Successful candidates will be notified by the end of June 2026, with the £10,000 award deducted directly from their tuition fee instalments — making your UK master’s degree not just a dream, but a financially realistic plan for 2026.
