University of Surrey GREAT Scholarships – India 2026

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be a passport holder and a permanent resident of India
• hold an unconditional offer for a full-time postgraduate course starting in September 2026 and have a University Reference Number (URN)
• be active in the field with work experience or with a proven interest in the proposed 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
• represent the high standards of the GREAT brand by becoming an advocate for scholarships
• be willing to attend a networking event of all UK-based GREAT scholars, to discuss experiences and capture perceptions of studying in the UK
• be willing to demonstrate future contribution to capacity-building and socio-economic advancement through the benefits achieved after graduating from UK higher education
• be willing to maintain contact with the British Council and act as an ambassador for the GREAT scholarships, by sharing experiences of studying in the UK with future GREAT candidates and scholars

Selected candidates will receive a scholarship of £10,000.

• Academic transcripts
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Disability certificate (if applicable)

Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3:  Navigate to the ‘How to apply’ section and click the ‘Apply now’ button.
Step 4: Read all the information carefully.
Step 5: Fill in the required details and submit the application.

Application Deadline: 29 May 2026