In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, the University of Surrey is offering one £10,000 postgraduate scholarship to a student from Nigeria. Visit the Nigeria site for more information about our entry requirements and international contacts.

ELIGIBILITY:

In order to be eligible, applicants must:

Be a citizen and resident of Nigeria.

Hold an unconditional offer for a full-time postgraduate course starting in September 2025

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.

Applicants for the GREAT Scholarship must have first made an application and received an offer (conditional or unconditional) for a full-time postgraduate taught programme (starting in September 2025) at the University of Surrey and have an application ID number (URN). Applicants must complete the scholarship application form. 

BENEFIT:

One £10,000 postgraduate scholarship to a successful applicant from Nigeria.