York University GREAT Scholarship 2026 for International Students
£10,000 tuition fee scholarships for postgraduate students from China, Indonesia, Kenya, and Malaysia at the University of York.
About This Scholarship
The York University GREAT Scholarship 2026 is a prestigious award offered in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign. It provides four scholarships of £10,000 each to exceptional students from China, Indonesia, Kenya, and Malaysia. The scholarship is specifically for one-year postgraduate taught programs at the University of York, a member of the elite Russell Group. Eligibility is strictly limited to passport holders of the four mentioned countries who are assessed at the international fee rate. The selection process is highly competitive and merit-based, favoring candidates with the equivalent of a UK first-class degree. Certain pathways like the Hull York Medical School and distance learning courses are excluded from this funding.
Eligible Study Levels
Fields of Study
Available Countries
Eligibility Requirements
- Must possess a Chinese, Indonesian, Malaysian, or Kenyan passport and live there permanently
- Must be making payments at the foreign fee rate
- Must have an offer (unconditional or conditional) for a one-year postgraduate taught course at the University of York
- Must have fulfilled all linguistic requirements of the offer by May 11, 2026
- Must not be currently enrolled at the University of York from a prior year
- Must not already have a 100% tuition fee scholarship or be completely sponsored
Academic Requirements
- Must fulfill all linguistic requirements of the course offer by 11 May 2026
Application Process
- 1Secure an offer of admission for a qualifying one-year postgraduate taught program at the University of York
- 2Complete the online scholarship application form
- 3Applications are evaluated based on written scholarship application, previous academic achievement, and overall academic merit
Required Documents
Written application for the scholarship
Evidence of previous academic achievement
Proof of completed prior degrees
From China, Indonesia, Malaysia, or Kenya
Partner Universities
Additional Benefits
- Deduction from tuition fees
- Opportunity to study at a prestigious Russell Group research university
- Access to a prominent UK government-supported scholarship network