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Level: Postgraduate taught

Year of entry: 2026-2027

Country: Kenya, Egypt

Department: All

The GREAT Scholarships programme is a joint initiative by the British Council and the UK Government, designed to attract some of the brightest postgraduates from around the world to study at UK universities.

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Please complete the application form (.docx) and submit to greatscholarships@essex.ac.uk by 31 May 2026. Successful applicants will be notified on or before 30 June 2026.

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Please read the full terms and conditions before applying for or accepting a scholarship or bursary. They contain important information about eligibility, if you need to complete an application form and how you'll receive your funding.

GREAT Scholarship terms and conditions for 2026-2027 entry (.pdf)

If you're a current student looking for information about an award you received, see our terms and conditions for previous years.

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