GREAT Scholarships 2027

University of Portsmouth – GREAT Scholarships 2027

Indonesia and Kenya

In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, the University of Portsmouth is offering two scholarships to students: one from Indonesia and one from Kenya, applying for one-year postgraduate courses.

The GREAT Scholarships 2027 programme, launched by the British Council together with over 75 UK universities, supports postgraduate students from Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, USA and Vietnam in accessing world-class UK higher education opportunities.

The scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK. Students can apply for courses in a range of subjects, at 75 institutions across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Please note that applicants must be permanent residents and passport holders of Bangladesh, China (mainland only), Egypt, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, USA or Vietnam.

For more information on the GREAT Scholarships 2027, please visit Study UK.

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You must hold an offer for an eligible postgraduate taught course within the relevant faculty, you must have applied as a self-funded student on a full-time, on-campus, course for September 2027 entry.
You must have achieved a 1st or Upper 2nd class honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent). If you have not completed your undergraduate studies, you must have evidence that you are predicted a 1st or Upper 2nd class honours undergraduate degree classification (or equivalent).
You must achieve an IELTS score of 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in each component or equivalent by the deadline of the scholarship.

Eligible Courses for applicants applying from Indonesia:

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

MA Applied Linguistics and TESOL
MA Business Communication for International Leadership
MSc Criminal Psychology
MSc Cybercrime, Terrorism and Security
MSc Economic Crime
MSc Educational Leadership and Management
MSc Forensic Investigation
MSc International Criminal Justice and Intelligence
MA International Relations
MSc Sociology
Master's in public administration (MPA)

Faculty of Creative Arts and Cultural Industries

MA Visual Communication
MA Creative Technologies
MSC Creative Technologies
MA Media and Communication
MSC User Experience Design
MA Creative Writing
MA Film and Television Production

Eligible Courses for applicants applying from Kenya:

Faculty of Science and Health

MSc Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation
MSc Sport Management
MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology
MSc Medical Biotechnology
MSc Applied Aquatic Biology
MSc Forensic Psychology

The scholarship is only available for courses taught at the University of Portsmouth campus in Portsmouth, UK.
The scholarship is only available for students who have never studied in the UK previously.
The scholarship will take the form of a £10,000 fee reduction, effective at the time of registration and will only apply to your first year of study.
Applicants for the GREAT Scholarship 2027 must complete the scholarship application form.
To be considered, you will need to complete the scholarship application form as part of your application by 31st May 2027 (for September 2027 entry).
The scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarship, discount or fee offer.
The discounted fee will be stated on your Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS). This is the final document you receive when you have an unconditional offer to study at the University of Portsmouth and have paid your deposit.
Only applicants who have been assessed as overseas students for tuition fee purposes can access this scholarship.
Due to the number of applications received, we are unable to offer individual feedback, and only successful candidates will be contacted.
This scholarship is only open for applicants who are citizens and resident of either Indonesia or Kenya.

For more information about the GREAT Scholarships 2027, please visit Study UK.