The GREAT Scholarships 2026 programme, launched by the British Council together with over 60 UK universities, supports postgraduate students from Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam to access 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 over 60 institutions across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Students from India or Thailand, with a high level of performing/composition ability are welcome to apply for the Master of Music (Intensive), Master of Performance (Intensive) and Postgraduate Diploma: Advanced Studies programme via UCAS Conservatoires and follow the audition process. Applicants are automatically considered for this scholarship based on ability and potential demonstrated at audition.
Please note that applicants must be permanent residents and passport holders of India or Thailand.
For more information on the GREAT Scholarships 2026, please visit Study UK.