GREAT Scholarships 2025 – Nigeria

There are 2 scholarships available that offer £10,000 off your tuition fees. International students in Nigeria applying for any 1 year postgraduate master's course within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities or the School of Education can apply for this scholarship. It is offered in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign.

Deadline: 30 April 2025, 5pm (UK time)

Applications for this scholarship for 2025 entry are now closed. The details on this page are for information only.

We'll update this page with information for 2026 entry in October.

Eligibility

To get this scholarship you must: 

  • have an offer to study a one-year master's taught programme within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities
  • have a Nigerian passport
  • have met the University's English language requirements by the deadline
  • be willing to act as an ambassador for UK Higher Education, by promoting the value of studying at a UK University and a scholarship advocate  
  • be willing to demonstrate future contribution to capacity-building and socio-economic advancement through the benefits achieved after graduation

How to apply

To apply for this scholarship:

1. apply to study for an eligible postgraduate degree at the University of Southampton

2. complete the scholarship expression of interest form by 30 April 2025, (UK time)

Complete the expression of interest form

Help and advice

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