GREAT Scholarships (Pakistan)

British Council and UK universities (GREAT Britain campaign) · Checked September 26, 2026

GREAT Scholarships give £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year taught master's at a participating UK university. Pakistan is one of 18 eligible countries.

Deadline: Deadlines are set by each participating university and usually fall in spring/summer before September entry.
FundingPartial funding
LevelMaster's
Study inUnited Kingdom
SubjectsSelected one-year taught postgraduate courses at participating universities

What it covers

  • £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year taught postgraduate course

Who can apply

  • Pakistani passport holder and permanent resident of Pakistan.
  • Hold an undergraduate degree and show clear interest in your chosen subject.
  • Meet the English language requirement of the UK university.
  • Apply for an eligible one-year taught postgraduate course at one of the participating universities. Recent partners for Pakistan include Cardiff, City St George's, Keele, Northumbria, Robert Gordon, SOAS, Manchester, University College Birmingham, UCL, Bath, Glasgow, Leicester and Portsmouth.
  • Each university may add its own criteria.

Note: the award is a fixed £10,000 contribution, so you must cover the rest of the tuition fee and your living costs yourself. Budget for the UK visa, the Immigration Health Surcharge and accommodation before you accept.

How to apply

  1. Open the GREAT Scholarships Pakistan page and choose a participating university.
  2. Check that university's GREAT page for eligible courses and its deadline.
  3. Apply for admission to the course.
  4. Apply for the GREAT Scholarship through the university's own process.
  5. Keep an eye on each university's deadline, as they differ.
  6. If awarded, the £10,000 is deducted from your tuition fee.

Documents you usually need

  • University admission application documents
  • Evidence of undergraduate degree
  • English language test result as required by the university
  • Scholarship application or statement as required by the university

Scholarship rules and deadlines change every cycle. This page summarises the official information; always confirm on the official page before applying. Official applications are free.