GREAT Scholarships at University Edinburgh 2026

In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, The University of Edinburgh is offering 3 scholarships to students in Thailand, Mexico and Ghana applying for one-year postgraduate courses.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 1, 2026
• Value£10,000
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorBritish Council
• City to studyEdinburgh
• School to studyUniversity of Edinburgh
• Eligible CountryGhana , Mexico , Thailand

Benefits

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 over 60 institutions across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Requirements

At the University of Edinburgh, the Scholarships will be awarded to successful nationals and residents of Thailand, Mexico and Ghana who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for an eligible one-year, on campus postgraduate Masters programme of study. 

Please click on the link under each country to view the list of eligible, one year MSc programmes for this scholarship.

Mexico

GREAT Scholarship Mexico 2026 - Eligible Programmes (124.79 KB / PDF)

Thailand

GREAT Scholarship Thailand 2026 - Eligible Programmes (114.63 KB / PDF)

Ghana

GREAT Scholarship Ghana 2026 - Eligible Programmes (111.88 KB / PDF)

Selection Process

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, the overseas equivalent of a UK first-class honours degree.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

In order to gain access to the scholarship application system applicants must have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh. Please note that, following the submission of an application for admission, it can take up to five working days for all system checks to be completed and access to be granted. We highly recommend you apply for the scholarship well in advance of the scholarship deadline date should you encounter any technical difficulties with your application which need resolved.

The online scholarship application form is located in EUCLID and can be accessed via MyEd - our web based information portal at: https://www.myed.ed.ac.uk

When logging in to MyEd, you will need your University User Name (UUN) and password. If you require assistance, please go to: http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-systems/support-guidance

Further guidance on applying for scholarships as a registered student can be found here: Applying for a scholarship | Student Systems | Student Administration

For more details, visit University of Edinburgh Scholarship webpage