No. The GREAT Scholarships page lists this as a partial funding scholarship, not a fully funded award. The award is a £10,000 reduction toward tuition fees for a one-year master’s program in the United Kingdom. According to Faria Marha, a GREAT scholar at the University of Glasgow, it “covered nearly half of my tuition fees.”

The scholarship page lists the amount as 10,000 GBP. Recipient stories on Global Scholarships align with that figure. For example, Syeda Sajia Afroz Rumpa, who studied Economics at the University of East Anglia, said, “The award is valued at £10,000,” while Peter at Cardiff University described it as “£10,000 tuition funding.”

GREAT Scholarships are listed for master’s study in the United Kingdom, with a duration of 1 year. The featured recipient stories on Global Scholarships also match that profile: Faria studied an MSc at the University of Glasgow, Syeda pursued a Master’s in Economics at the University of East Anglia, and Peter pursued a Master’s in Social Science Research Methods at Cardiff University.

Applicants generally need to be citizens of one of the target countries, hold a bachelor’s degree, meet the English language requirement of the UK institution, be willing to engage in GREAT Scholar activities, maintain communication with the British Council and their university, and share their experience with future applicants after graduation. Since the page also notes that eligibility can vary by university, applicants should treat the university-specific criteria as final.

Yes. The scholarship overview says applicants must be able to meet the English language requirement of the UK institution. In the Global Scholarships recipient stories, all three featured GREAT recipients mention IELTS in their application journey. For instance, Faria Marha explained that she “did need to take an IELTS test,” and Peter shared that he achieved “an IELTS score of 7.5.”

The Global Scholarships page says applicants should apply through one of the partner universities, follow the scholarship link or application portal, prepare a statement of interest or personal statement, submit the required materials, and then wait for the university’s decision. Recipient stories add helpful detail. Peter said, “I contacted my current supervisor” before submitting his university application, and after receiving an offer he followed the scholarship instructions sent by the university.

The recipient stories suggest that coherent goals, authenticity, and a clear connection between your past and future matter a lot. Syeda Sajia Afroz Rumpa advises applicants to “connect the dots” and “Be authentic,” while Faria Marha said she focused on “authenticity and clarity.” Together, their stories point to a strong application that explains why the program fits your background, goals, and intended impact.

The deadline varies by institution, and it also makes clear that GREAT Scholarships are tied to eligible partner universities rather than every university in the UK. So applicants should first confirm that their chosen university is part of the scheme for that intake, then check that university’s own deadline and instructions before applying.