Great Scholarships 2026–27 for Pakistan citizens
GREAT Scholarships offer students the opportunity to receive 10,000 GBP towards their tuition fees for a wide range of one-year taught postgraduate courses in the 2026-27 academic year at universities across the UK.
For the 2026-27 academic year, postgraduate scholarships are available to students from Pakistan at the following institutions:
Each university has their own application dates, ranging from 8 April to 10 July 2026.
Cardiff University
City St George’s, University of London
Keele University
Northumbria University
Robert Gordon University
SOAS University of London
The University of Manchester
University College Birmingham
University College London
University of Bath
University of Glasgow
University of Leicester
University of Portsmouth
Eligible courses include those in the arts and creative industries.
GREAT scholars must:
be a passport holder and permanent resident of Pakistan
have an undergraduate degree, be motivated, have an interest in the proposed subject area
meet the English language requirement of the UK HEI
establish an engagement with the UK as a scholar, through personal and academic fulfilment
be willing to attend a networking event of all UK-based GREAT scholars, to discuss experiences and capture perceptions of studying in the UK
be willing to maintain contact with the British Council and their HEI and act as an ambassador for the GREAT Scholarships
as an alumnus of the GREAT Scholarships, be willing occasionally to speak to potential candidates about their own experience of studying in the UK
deadline:
Each university has their own application dates, ranging from 8 April to 10 July 2026.
more info: https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/scholarships-funding/great-scholarships/pakistan
