British Council’s GREAT Scholarships enable students to gain access to the latest information and trends across sectors while working with prominent academics and professionals.
IS pursuing a postgraduate degree part of your career plans? Are high tuition fees one of your main concerns? Is studying abroad such as in the UK a dream that has been left unfulfilled? If so, you may be interested in the British Council’s GREAT Scholarships.
These scholarships are part of the Study UK Campaign, a collaborative effort between British Council and the UK government's GREAT Britain Campaign.
Come September this year, Malaysian students have the opportunity to undertake postgraduate studies in participating UK universities at a more affordable cost.
Be a force to be reckoned with
Studying for a postgraduate degree in the UK is a transformative experience, thanks to its quality education that is widely recognised as one of the best in the world.
Benefitting from top-notch faculty and cutting-edge research facilities, potential postgraduate scholars are in the best position to gain exposure to the latest trends and knowledge across industries and work with leading scholars and experts.
Being a postgraduate scholar from one of the UK’s most prestigious universities will lead to more prominent research opportunities and dynamic networking events that will help you break new ground in your career.
Studying at a UK university through the GREAT Scholarships results in more significant research prospects.
Moreover, your UK postgraduate qualification will surely enhance your credibility and make you more attractive to potential employers, collaborators, and stakeholders in your field.
You are bound to achieve greater success in your chosen profession as your qualification is a testament to your hard work, efficiency, skills, and professionalism.
This is your first step to climbing the career ladder, making your way to more rewarding positions.
Be exposed to fulfilling roles and opportunities with the GREAT Scholarships.
Countless universities across the UK have pledged their commitment to offer the GREAT Scholarships to Malaysian students.
Some of the participating institutions from England include King’s Business School, Lancaster University, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, University of Bath and many more.
There are also institutions within the top 120 of the QS World University Rankings such as Imperial College London and University College London.
The renowned University of St Andrews is among Scottish representatives offering the GREAT Scholarships.
Each of these scholarships is worth a minimum of £10,000 (RM54,631) that goes towards tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate course in the 2024-25 academic year, starting in September 2024.
World-renowned education is within your grasp
Interested applicants for the GREAT Scholarships must satisfy the entry requirements of participating universities and have received an official offer letter. Additional requirements the applicant must fulfil include:
> Being a citizen of Malaysia
> Having an undergraduate degree
> Meeting the English language requirement of the UK institution
> Attending networking events with other GREAT scholars
> Acting as GREAT Scholarships brand ambassadors
> Speaking to future potential scholarship candidates
> Establishing an engagement with the UK as a scholar through personal and academic fulfilment
For more information on this scholarship and how to apply, click here
