You Can Get A £10,000 Scholarship For Postgraduate Studies In The UK. Here's How To Apply
Applications for the GREAT Scholarships 2025-26 academic year are now open.
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Ever dreamed of taking a year to further your studies in the UK?
Perhaps it's always been a lifelong goal of yours to study overseas, but the opportunity never quite lined up. You often catch yourself imagining life in the UK — attending lectures at world-renowned universities, making international friends, and immersing yourself in a new culture.
In fact, you may have the grades and the ambition. But let's be real, tuition fees and student debt can be daunting. The last thing you want is to place a financial strain on your parents or worry about hefty loans.
If this sounds like you, we've got great news! The GREAT Scholarships 2025-26 could be your ticket to pursuing a one-year postgraduate degree at some of the UK's top universities, without breaking the bank.
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Now open for applications, the GREAT Scholarships 2025-26 offers scholarships of up to £10,000 (RM56,737) towards tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate course in selected UK universities
For the 2025-26 academic year, there are nine postgraduate scholarships available from UK universities, across various subjects for students from Malaysia.
- Glasgow Caledonian University
- University of St Andrews
- University of York\*
- University of Dundee
- University of Plymouth
- University of Huddersfield\*
- Trinity Laban
- University of Sheffield
- University of the West of England\*\*
\*For Justice and Law scholarships only
\*\*For Science and Technology scholarships only
Find out more about each university and the programmes they offer on this website.
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Beyond financial aid, this scholarship can be your stepping stone to a brighter future
The GREAT Scholarships 2025-26 gives you a chance to experience top-tier education, career-enhancing opportunities, and lifelong global connections.
This scholarship helps ease financial burdens so you can focus on your studies while choosing from a diverse range of postgraduate programmes that align with your ambitions. Besides that, a UK degree can give you a competitive edge in the job market, opening doors to global career opportunities.
Plus, you'll benefit from world-class academic resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities provided by top universities.
Applying for a GREAT Scholarship is fairly straightforward:
STEP 1: Visit the universities page above to find out more information and then follow the link through to the university's website.
STEP 2: Apply for individual scholarships following the instructions given on each university's scholarship webpages. The deadline to apply for a GREAT Scholarship varies according to each institution. For details on individual institutions deadlines please see the institutions page.
STEP 3: Successful scholars will be informed by individual universities on the result of their applications. Scholarship funding will be issued to successful scholars by individual universities after registration.
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