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Britain (UK) has always been the first choice of Indian students in the field of higher education and international career. Every year thousands of youth from India move to UK for world-class studies and global exposure. If you too are dreaming of obtaining a Masters (Postgraduate) degree from Britain, then this news is no less than a big good news for you. The ‘GREAT Scholarships’ program has been started as a joint project of the UK Government, the British Council and UK Universities. Under this, Indian students are being given huge financial assistance of about Rs 12.50 lakh (10,000 pounds) for 1 year postgraduate i.e. Masters course. This year, 4 prestigious universities of Britain have opened this special scholarship window for Indian meritorious students, which will not only reduce the burden of tuition fees but will also pave the way for making a career at the global level by obtaining a Masters degree in one year.
Masters programs in the UK are usually of one year duration, which saves both time and money compared to other countries. The 4 leading British universities that have been selected for Indian students under this initiative are renowned across the world for their academic history, research facilities and excellent infrastructure.
These universities include:
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University of Bath: This university, famous for science, engineering and management studies, is offering scholarships to Indian students for master’s courses like finance, data science, and business management.
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University of Hull: Known for its quality education and research-based courses at low cost, the university is offering scholarships in environmental studies, technology and humanities subjects.
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Queen’s University Belfast: Part of the prestigious Russell Group, the university offers students a world-class library, lab facilities and high-tech research environment.
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University of East Anglia (UEA): This university is considered a leader across the world for its unique courses like Environmental Science, Creative Writing and International Development.
To avail this prestigious scholarship of Britain, it is mandatory for the candidates to fulfill certain qualifications and conditions. As per the guidelines set by the British Council, this scholarship is completely based on the merit and educational background of the student.
The candidate applying must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in India. Apart from this, it is necessary for the candidate to be a citizen of India and fulfill the eligibility conditions of UK Student Visa for studying in UK. Applicants are required to pass recognized language tests such as IELTS or PTE to prove their proficiency in the English language. The most important condition is that the candidate must have received an offer of admission (Conditional or Unconditional) to a 1-year full-time postgraduate program of the concerned university before applying for the scholarship. Candidates who wish to understand the UK education system and contribute to their field after returning to India are given preference.
The cost of studying in the UK often proves to be a major challenge for middle-class Indian families. Including tuition fees and living expenses, the budget increases significantly. In such a situation, this scholarship of 10,000 British pounds i.e. approximately Rs 12.50 lakh is directly adjusted in the tuition fees of the student. Since Masters degrees in the UK are only 1 year (12 months) long, this scholarship covers a large portion of the total tuition cost. Along with this, after completion of their studies, under the Post-Study Work Visa (Graduate Route Visa) given by the UK Government, Indian students can stay and work in Britain for 2 years, look for a job and work. This scholarship is proving to be a great way for Indian students to get greater international exposure at a lower cost.
If you are eligible for this scholarship and want to study in the UK, the application process is completely online and extremely simple. First of all, applicants have to visit the official website of the concerned university and submit the admission application for the Masters course of their choice. Once the offer letter is received from the university, the student has to go to the scholarship portal of the university or the official website of the British Council and fill the ‘GREAT Scholarship’ form. An effective Personal Statement (Statement of Purpose – SOP), Letter of Recommendation (LOR) and educational documents have to be uploaded along with the application form. Depending on different universities, the application deadline is usually between March to May, so interested candidates are advised to complete their application process in time to avoid last minute rush.