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SCHOLARSHIP: University of Kent GREAT Scholarship, UK International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Masters Students
Applications for the University of Kent GREAT Scholarships have now open for the 2026/27 academic session.
About university:
The University of Kent (formerly the University of Kent at Canterbury, abbreviated as UKC) is a semi-collegiate public research university based in Kent, United Kingdom. The university was granted its royal charter on 4 January 1965 and the following year Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, was formally installed as the first Chancellor.
Scholarship deadline:
April 24, 2026
Scholarship details:
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Study Abroad: Study in UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: £10,000
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the University of Kent GREAT Scholarship, you must:
- Be a Ghanaian, Indian, Kenyan, Malaysian, Nigerian, Thai or Turkish passport holder and live in Ghana, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand or Türkiye, and be assessed as an overseas fee payer;
- Have received a conditional offer for a one year full time course at one of our UK campuses and have accepted this before the deadline date of 24 April 2026;
- Have submitted an expression of interest for the GREAT scholarship (please see below for full details)
- Be starting your course in September 2026;
- Be active in the field with work experience or proven interest in the subject area;
- Be willing to embody the UK Higher Education experience, by attending lectures and tutorials and engaging with extra-curricular activities, and act as an ambassador for UK Higher Education by promoting the value of studying at a UK HEI;
- Be willing to establish an engagement with the UK as a scholar, through personal and academic fulfilment;
- Represent the high standards of the GREAT brand by becoming an advocate for scholarships; and
- Be willing to attend a networking event of all UK-based GREAT scholars, to discuss experiences and capture perceptions of studying in the UK.
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the University of Kent GREAT Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the button below to visit the program’s webpage.
- Apply for admission to an eligible program at Kent
- Ensure you meet all eligibility requirements and have received a conditional offer from the University of Kent.
- Apply for the scholarship through your applicant portal.
- You will be required to submit an essay of no more than 500 words discussing a topic you’ve studied and its relevance to your chosen degree program. This essay should highlight your motivation and interest in your field.
Scholarship Benefits:
- Financial Support: £10,000 contribution towards tuition fees.
- Global Networking: Attend events with other GREAT scholars to foster connections and share experiences.
