GREAT Scholarships 2026 | British Council | United Kingdom
What Employers Are Offering
- ✔ Employer-provided health & medical insurance
- ✔ Visa sponsorship & legal work authorization
- ✔ Relocation assistance & settlement support
- ✔ Long-term employment & benefit coverage
- ✔ Permanent residency pathways (eligible roles)
In this guide, we will provide detailed information about the GREAT Scholarships program, including its benefits and the step-by-step application process.
Employment Benefit Eligibility Information
Applicants searching for international employment opportunities often compare roles offering employer-sponsored insurance coverage, relocation support, and legally compliant work authorization programs.
- Jobs with employer-provided health insurance benefits
- Visa sponsorship positions including medical coverage
- Full-time employment with dental and vision insurance
- High salary jobs offering worker protection benefits
- Healthcare and caregiver roles including insurance coverage
Understanding benefit eligibility requirements helps applicants evaluate qualified employment offers before submitting immigration applications.
GREAT Scholarships 2026 are fully funded opportunities available to international students pursuing a master’s degree. Each scholarship provides up to £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate course.
The GREAT Scholarships are funded jointly by the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign, the British Council, and participating UK higher education institutions.
These scholarships are available from a variety of UK universities, covering a wide range of subjects. Each scholarship offers a minimum of £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate program.
Scholarship Summary:
- Level of Study: Masters
- Institutions: See the list below
- Location: UK
- Program Duration: One year for a postgraduate course
- Deadlines: Varies by university admission deadlines
Insurance & Worker Protection Requirements
Before visa approval, many employer-sponsored programs require proof of valid health insurance coverage and worker protection compliance. Immigration authorities verify medical coverage eligibility before granting work authorization.
Depending on the destination country, foreign employees may also need workplace injury protection, employer liability coverage, and travel medical insurance during relocation.
- Mandatory health insurance for visa holders
- Workplace accident and employer liability protection
- Travel and relocation medical coverage
- Insurance verification during immigration processing
Confirm insurance compliance requirements before submitting a work permit application.
Participating Institutions:
- Aston University
- Edinburgh Napier University
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- King’s Business School
- Lancaster University
- Loughborough University
- Newcastle University
- Nottingham Trent University
- Oxford Brookes University
- Robert Gordon University
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Teesside University
- University of Bristol
- University of Dundee
- University of Essex
- University of Gloucestershire
- University of Reading
- University of Strathclyde
- University of Warwick
- University of York
Scholarship Coverage:
- Each scholarship provides a minimum of £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate course.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Language Requirement: English
- Eligible Countries: Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand
- Additional Requirements:
- Hold an undergraduate degree
- Show motivation and interest in the proposed subject area
- Meet the English language requirements of the UK higher education institution
- Engage with the UK as a scholar through academic and personal fulfillment
- Attend a networking event for all UK-based GREAT scholars
- Maintain contact with the British Council and the higher education institution
- Act as an ambassador for the GREAT Scholarships
- Be willing to speak to potential candidates about your experience studying in the UK
How to Apply:
- Visit the university pages listed above to find more information about the scholarships.
- Follow the instructions provided on each university’s scholarship webpage to apply.
- Deadlines vary by institution; check each university’s page for specific details.
- The individual universities will notify successful applicants.
- The universities will disburse scholarship funds after registration.
For more details, please visit the official GREAT Scholarships website.
