The University of York, UK, is delighted to award five scholarships for students from Ghana, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Turkey in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign.
The GREAT Britain campaign is an initiative to promote the UK as a great place to do business, study, and visit.
Application Deadline: Friday 27 May 2026, 11.59 pm BST
Eligible Countries: Ghana, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Turkey
Type: Postgraduate
Value of Award: £10,000
Number of Awards: 5
Eligible Field of Study: Postgraduate degree in LLM Law, Art Law, International Corporate and Commercial Law, International Human Rights Law and Practice, Legal and Political Theory, MA Applied Human Rights.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be citizens of Ghana, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, or Turkey.
- Applicants must have a minimum UK equivalent 2:1 second-class honors degree.
- Applicants may be asked to provide evidence of their English language ability to the required level, in addition to any academic entry requirements.
Application Process: Applicants are advised to enroll in the postgraduate degree programme at the University of York. You must apply for this scholarship online. As part of the application, you will need to provide answers to questions about your course of study and your goals for the future.
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FAQs
1. What are the 2026 GREAT Scholarships at the University of York?
The GREAT Scholarships at the University of York are merit‑based awards offered in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign. For the 2026/27 academic year, four scholarships worth £10,000 each are available to support students pursuing one‑year postgraduate taught (master’s) programmes at York.
2. Who is eligible to apply for the GREAT Scholarships?
To be eligible, applicants must:
Be a permanent resident and passport holder of China, Indonesia, Kenya, or Malaysia.
Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for a full‑time, one‑year postgraduate taught course at the University of York by the application deadline.
Be paying tuition at the overseas fee rate.
Those with a 100% tuition scholarship or fully sponsored students are not eligible.
3. How and when do I apply for the GREAT Scholarship?
You must submit your scholarship application online via the University of York’s scholarship portal. As part of your application, you’ll answer questions about your course and future goals. The deadline for 2026 applications is Monday, 11 May 2026 (11:59 pm BST).
4. What does the scholarship cover and how are recipients selected?
Each GREAT Scholarship provides a £10,000 reduction in tuition fees (paid as a tuition fee deduction). Scholarships are competitive and awarded based on academic merit and the strength of your application, with one scholarship allocated per eligible country.