Good news for postgraduate applicants eyeing the UK in 2026. The University of York has officially opened applications for the GREAT Scholarship 2026, offering a £10,000 tuition fee award to outstanding international students from China, Indonesia, Kenya, and Malaysia.
This opportunity is part of the globally recognized GREAT Scholarships programme, delivered in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, and is designed to help high-achieving students access world-class UK postgraduate education.
What the York GREAT Scholarship 2026 Offers?
For the 2026/27 academic year, the University of York is offering four GREAT Scholarships, with one award reserved for each eligible country. Each scholarship provides £10,000, paid directly as a tuition fee reduction, towards a one-year postgraduate taught degree.
As part of the wider GREAT Scholarships 2026 initiative—supported by over 60 UK universities—the programme aims to attract academically strong international students and equip them with skills and networks that support long-term global impact.
Key highlights include:
- £10,000 tuition fee deduction
- Valid for one-year postgraduate taught programmes
- Study at a leading UK research university
- Part of a prestigious UK government-backed scholarship scheme
Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Requirements)
This opportunity is designed for ambitious, high-achieving students who are ready to take the next academic leap in the UK. The University of York GREAT Scholarship 2026 is open to permanent residents and passport holders of China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Kenya who are aiming to begin a one-year postgraduate taught programme in the 2026/27 academic year.
Applicants must be classified as overseas fee-paying students, hold a conditional or unconditional offer from the University of York, and have met all English-language requirements by the application deadline. Above all, this scholarship is for candidates with a strong academic track record and clear future ambitions, who can demonstrate how studying at York will help them create impact in their careers and communities after graduation.
How Selection Works?
This is a highly competitive scholarship, with only one award available per country. Applications are assessed based on:
- Written scholarship application
- Prior academic performance
- Overall academic merit, with strong preference given to candidates with top academic records (for example, a UK first-class degree or equivalent)
Final selections are made by a panel of senior University of York staff, ensuring a rigorous and merit-based allocation process.
Apply: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/fees-funding/great-scholarships/
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the University of York GREAT Scholarship 2026 for the 2026/27 academic year is Monday, 11 May 2026, at 11:59 pm BST.