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GREAT Scholarships for Malaysian Students 2026

Awarded by British Council

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Only tuition fees · GBP 10,000 towards tuition fees

Eligible Courses

All subjects

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Malaysian nationals

Can Be Taken At

Kings College LondonThe University of WarwickUniversity of York, UK

Provider

British Council

Last Verified On

23 Mar 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Eligibility Criteria of the GREAT Scholarships for Malaysian Students 2026:

Applicants must:

  • Be a passport holder and permanent resident of Malaysia.
  • Hold an undergraduate degree, be academically motivated, and have a genuine interest in the proposed subject area.
  • Meet the English language requirements of the UK higher education institution (HEI) they are applying to.
  • Be willing to engage with the UK as a scholar through personal and academic activities during their study.
  • Be willing to attend a networking event for all UK‑based GREAT Scholars to share experiences and discuss studying in the UK.
  • Be willing to maintain contact with the British Council and their HEI, acting as an ambassador for the GREAT Scholarships.
  • As an alumnus, be willing to occasionally speak to prospective candidates about their experience of studying in the UK.

Value of the GREAT Scholarships for Malaysian Students 2026:

£10,000 towards tuition fees for a one‑year taught postgraduate course in the UK. 

Application Process:

  • Visit the specific UK university’s GREAT Scholarship webpage listed for Malaysia.
  • Apply for individual scholarships following the instructions given on each universities’ scholarship webpages.
  • The deadline to apply for a GREAT Scholarship varies according to each institution.
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SIMPLE 5 STEP PROCESS

How to Apply

1

Check Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements

2

Prepare Documents

Gather all required documents for your application

3

Submit Application

Apply through the official scholarship application process

4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at British Council. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of GREAT Scholarships for Malaysian Students 2026 is N/A.
  • GREAT Scholarships for Malaysian Students 2026 is offered to Masters degree.
  • GREAT Scholarships for Malaysian Students 2026 is offered for All subjects.
  • GREAT Scholarships for Malaysian Students 2026 is open for: Open to Malaysian nationals.
  • GREAT Scholarships for Malaysian Students 2026 is offered by British Council.
  • GREAT Scholarships for Malaysian Students 2026 covers Only tuition fees, GBP 10,000 towards tuition fees.