Are you dreaming of studying in the UK? Here’s some thrilling news! The GREAT Scholarships 2025 are set to launch, and higher education institutions (HEIs) in the UK are now registering to participate in this prestigious program. Read on to find out what this means for you as a student and how you can benefit from this opportunity.
What is the GREAT Scholarships HEI Registration 2025 Call?
The GREAT Scholarships 2025 HEI Registration program is an initiative by the British Council, in collaboration with the UK’s GREAT Britain campaign, to offer scholarships to international students. These scholarships aim to attract talented individuals to pursue one-year taught master’s programs at participating UK higher education institutions.
What is HEI Registration and Who is it For?
HEI registration refers to the process where UK higher education institutions (universities and colleges) sign up to be part of the GREAT Scholarships program. This registration is crucial because it allows these institutions to offer scholarships to students from specific countries, funded jointly by the British Council, the GREAT Britain campaign, and the institutions themselves.
How Will This Impact Students?
For students, this registration means increased opportunities to receive financial support for studying in the UK. Once the participating institutions are finalized, students from the targeted countries will have access to a list of universities offering these scholarships. The benefits include:
- Financial Support: Each scholarship is worth £10,000 towards tuition fees.
- Enhanced Career Prospects: Studying in the UK provides access to world-class education and opens up global career opportunities.
- Cultural Experience: Living and studying in the UK allows students to immerse themselves in a rich and diverse cultural environment.
How Many Scholarships are There and for Which Countries?
A total of 200 scholarships will be available under the GREAT Scholarships 2025 program. These scholarships are distributed among the following countries:
- Bangladesh: 10 scholarships
- China: 14 scholarships
- Egypt: 8 scholarships
- France: 10 scholarships
- Ghana: 13 scholarships
- Greece: 4 scholarships
- India: 23 scholarships
- Indonesia: 8 scholarships
- Italy: 8 scholarships
- Kenya: 13 scholarships
- Malaysia: 9 scholarships
- Mexico: 10 scholarships
- Nigeria: 17 scholarships
- Pakistan: 19 scholarships
- Spain: 8 scholarships
- Thailand: 11 scholarships
- Turkey: 10 scholarships
- Vietnam: 5 scholarships
These scholarships cover various subjects, including justice and law, science and technology, and other disciplines.
When Will Students Be Able to Apply?
Students can start applying for the GREAT Scholarships 2025 once the participating UK institutions have been selected and the scholarships are officially announced. Here’s a likely timeline:
- Currently: Registration open for HEI’s to register for Great Scholarship 2025 Campaign (https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/news/opportunities/bids-great-scholarships-2025-now-open)
- November 2024: Launch of the GREAT Scholarships campaign.
- Late 2024 – Early 2025: Application period opens for students.
- June 2025: Scholarships are awarded to successful candidates for the autumn 2025 intake.