Royal Holloway, University of London
London
GREAT Scholarships
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17 November 2025
Tuition fee reduction of £10,000 for postgraduate students from selected countries. Two GREAT scholarships are available for new full-time postgraduate students from Nigeria or India, studying any taught Masters subject and joining us in January 2027.
There is one scholarship for a student from Nigeria and one for a student in India.
These scholarships are offered in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign.
Please note: To apply for a GREAT scholarship, you must have an offer to study one of our full time Masters starting in January 2027. Apply for your chosen Masters degree by Monday 9 November. Once you receive your course offer, you must apply for a GREAT scholarship by 11.59pm on Sunday 15 November.
Am I eligible?
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A passport holder and a resident of Nigeria or India.
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Hold an offer to study any full-time Masters subject at Royal Holloway starting in January 2027. (You will need to applied for your course by 9 November)
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Have completed an undergraduate degree and be motivated and interested in your proposed subject area.
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Meet the English language requirement of Royal Holloway.
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Establish an engagement with the UK as a scholar, through personal and academic fulfilment.
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Willing to attend a networking event of all UK-based GREAT scholars, to discuss experiences and capture perceptions of studying in the UK.
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Willing to maintain contact with the British Council and their HEI and act as an ambassador for the GREAT Scholarships, by sharing experiences of studying in the UK with future GREAT scholars.
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As an alumnus of the GREAT Scholarships, willing occasionally to speak to potential candidates about your experience of studying in the UK.
Terms and conditions
You may not hold any other Royal Holloway scholarship in addition to the GREAT Scholarship.
As a GREAT Scholar you must be:
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willing to attend a networking event of all UK-based GREAT scholars, to discuss experiences and capture perceptions of studying in the UK.
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willing to maintain contact with the British Council and their HEI and act as an ambassador for the GREAT Scholarships, by sharing experiences of studying in the UK with future GREAT scholars.
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willing occasionally to speak to potential candidates about your experience of studying in the UK