Royal Holloway University GREAT Scholarships 2026

Royal Holloway University in partnership with British Council are awarding three GREAT scholarships to new full-time postgraduate students from Ghana, Nigeria and Mexico studying any taught Masters subject.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 11, 2026
• Value£10,000
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorRoyal Holloway University of London
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyRoyal Holloway University of London
• Eligible CountryGhana , Mexico , Nigeria

Benefits

£10,000

Requirements

To be eligible, applicants must 

• Be a passport holder and a resident of Ghana, Nigeria or Mexico
• Hold an offer to study any full-time Masters subject at Royal Holloway from September 2026
• Have completed an undergraduate degree and be motivated and interested in your proposed subject area
• Meet the English language requirement of Royal Holloway. 
• Establish an engagement with the UK as a scholar, through personal and academic fulfilment.
• Be willing to attend a networking event of all UK-based GREAT scholars, to discuss experiences and capture perceptions of studying in the UK.
• Be willing to maintain contact with the British Council and their HEI and act as an ambassador for the GREAT Scholarships, by sharing experiences of studying in the UK with future GREAT scholars.
• As an alumnus of the GREAT Scholarships, willing occasionally to speak to potential candidates about your experience of studying in the UK

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

1. Apply for a postgraduate taught degree
2. Apply for the GREAT Scholarships after completing step 1

For more details, visit Royal Holloway University Scholarship webpage