British Council Great Scholarships 2026 at Cardiff University Open
Cardiff University has opened applications for the GREAT Scholarships 2026, a jointly funded initiative between the university and the UK government’s GREAT Britain campaign, administered through the British Council. This scholarship offers £10,000 towards tuition fees for one-year postgraduate taught programmes beginning in the 2026/27 academic year. Six awards are available, each reserved for nationals of France, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Pakistan, and Spain.
The GREAT Scholarships programme aims to attract postgraduate talent from strategically selected nations, positioning Cardiff University within a broader UK government effort to maintain visibility in competitive international recruitment markets. This scholarship provides a meaningful reduction in tuition fees, although applicants should budget for remaining costs.
Eligibility
Applicants must be nationals of France, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Pakistan, or Spain. They must hold an offer from Cardiff University to study a one-year postgraduate taught programme in 2026/27. The scholarship is limited to programmes approved under the GREAT scheme.
Benefits
Each GREAT Scholarship provides a £10,000 reduction against tuition fees. It does not cover full tuition, living expenses, travel, or visa costs.
