Postgraduates

University of Leicester GREAT Scholarships 2027 – Bangladesh and Kenya

In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, we are offering two GREAT Scholarships for the 2027-28 academic year. One scholarship is available to an eligible student from Kenya and one scholarship is available to an eligible student from Bangladesh. Each scholarship provides a £10,000 tuition fee discount for a one-year postgraduate course. To apply, eligible offer holders must complete the application form by the relevant deadline.

What’s on offer?

2 x £10,000 tuition fee discount scholarships for eligible international fee-paying postgraduate offer holders who are permanent residents and passport holders of Kenya or Bangladesh and are starting a full-time, campus-based, one-year Master’s degree* in September 2027.

*PGCE courses are excluded.

What do I need to do?

To be considered for a GREAT Scholarship, you must complete the GREAT Scholarships application form for Kenya and Bangladesh by the application deadline.

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Successful candidates will be ambitious students who can demonstrate academic excellence, a clear vision for their future, and the potential to act as outstanding ambassadors for the University of Leicester.

As part of the application form, you will be asked to complete the following:

  1. Answer a written question of no more than 200 words explaining how you will embody the University’s values as a Citizen of Change during your time at Leicester, including a specific example of how you will make a positive impact within the University and beyond.
  2. Create a short video of no more than two minutes explaining how studying your chosen programme at the University of Leicester will help you achieve your goals and shape your plans after graduation.

Applications will be assessed on the strength of your written response, your video submission, your academic record and the clarity of your future plans.

Who is eligible?

You must be an international fee-paying applicant who is a permanent resident and passport holder of Kenya or Bangladesh, and you must hold an offer** to study a full-time, campus-based, one-year postgraduate taught Master’s course* at the University of Leicester starting in September 2027.

Application timeline

  • Applications open: 2 November 2026.
  • Application deadline: 11.59pm UK time 31 May 2027.
  • Successful applicants will be notified by 25 June 2027
  • All other applicants will be notified by 02 June 2027.

** When you receive an offer for your course, you will be given an application number. You must include this applicant number in your scholarship application form. We will use it to check your course offer against your scholarship application. Applicants who do not hold a valid course offer will not be eligible for the scholarship and will not progress to the first shortlisting stage.

Terms and Conditions

This scholarship follows the standard University scholarship terms and conditions, with the additional scheme-specific requirements set out below.

  1. You must be classified as an international student for fee purposes and be a permanent resident and passport holder of either Kenya or Bangladesh.
  2. You must be starting a full-time, campus-based Master’s degree commencing in September 2027. PGCE courses are excluded.
  3. The scholarship provides a £10,000 tuition fee discount and will be applied to tuition fees only.
  4. The award is available for one academic year only and is not transferable.
  5. Successful students will still be responsible for paying the remaining tuition fee balance, accommodation costs and living expenses.
  6. Please refer to the relevant course page for the current placement fee.
  7. If you are a sponsored student, you may still qualify for the scholarship provided you meet all other eligibility criteria.
  8. Eligible students in receipt of a Commonwealth Masters Scholarship or a fully funded Chevening Scholarship do not qualify for this fee discount.

I have a question about the GREAT Scholarships

Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.

General information about the GREAT Scholarships 2027 programme:

The GREAT Scholarships 2027 programme, launched by the British Council together with over 75 UK universities, supports postgraduate students from Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, USA and Vietnam in accessing world-class UK higher education opportunities.

This scholarship programme offers financial support of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK. Students can apply for courses in a range of subjects, at 75 institutions across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Please note that applicants must be permanent residents and passport holders of Bangladesh, China (mainland only), Egypt, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, USA or Vietnam.

For more information on the GREAT Scholarships 2027, please visit Study UK.

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