If you’ve been waiting for a high-impact UK scholarship that combines academic prestige with meaningful financial support, this is your moment. The University of Edinburgh, in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, has opened GREAT Scholarships 2026—targeting outstanding postgraduate applicants from Thailand, Mexico, and Ghana for one-year Master’s programmes.
This opportunity is part of the wider GREAT Scholarships 2026 initiative, where over 60 UK universities are actively competing to attract top global talent for the 2026 intake.
What This Scholarship Brings to the Table?
Designed to ease the financial barrier to studying in the UK, the GREAT Scholarship delivers direct, high-value support to successful candidates.
- Minimum £10,000 tuition fee contribution for a one-year postgraduate Master’s programme
- Applicable to full-time, on-campus MSc programmes at the University of Edinburgh
- Backed by the British Council’s flagship international scholarship framework
- Study at one of the world’s top-ranked universities with strong global employability outcomes.
Who Can Compete for This Award?
This scholarship is highly selective and academic excellence sits at the core of the selection process.
- Nationals and residents of Thailand, Mexico, or Ghana
- Admission to an eligible one-year, full-time, on-campus Master’s programme at the University of Edinburgh
- Strong academic profile with overseas equivalent of a UK first-class honours degree (or expected)
- Willingness to act as a GREAT ambassador and engage with scholarship-related activities.
Eligible Master’s Programmes by Country
Applicants must choose from the approved MSc programme lists released by the University of Edinburgh for each country:
- Mexico — GREAT Scholarship Mexico 2026 eligible MSc programmes
- Thailand — GREAT Scholarship Thailand 2026 eligible MSc programmes
- Ghana — GREAT Scholarship Ghana 2026 eligible MSc programmes
Only programmes listed under your country category qualify for this scholarship.
Scholarship Deadline You Must Not Miss!
The last date to apply for the University of Edinburgh GREAT Scholarships 2026 is Friday, 1 May 2026, with the online application closing at 23:59 (UK time).