Royal Holloway GREAT Scholarship for Nigerians 2026/2027

Royal Holloway, University of London, in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, is offering a £10,000 scholarship to one eligible Nigerian student starting a full-time taught master’s degree in January 2027.

The scholarship is intended to help reduce the recipient’s tuition fees.

Benefits

£10,000 towards tuition fees for a taught master’s degree.

Opportunity to participate in the GREAT Scholars network and related activities.

The award is a tuition contribution, not a fully funded scholarship covering all study and living expenses.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Hold a Nigerian passport and be resident in Nigeria.

Have completed an undergraduate degree.

Hold an offer for a full-time taught master’s programme at Royal Holloway starting in January 2027.

Meet the university’s English language requirements.

Demonstrate motivation and interest in their chosen subject.

Be willing to participate in GREAT Scholars networking and engagement activities.

Application Procedure

Applicants must first apply for an eligible master’s programme at Royal Holloway. After receiving an offer, they must submit the separate GREAT Scholarship application and scholarship statement through the university’s applicant portal.

Official scholarship and application page: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-funding/scholarships/royal-holloway-great-scholarships/

Deadline

Master’s course application: 9 November 2026.

GREAT Scholarship application: 15 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. UK time.

Important information: The scholarship is for January 2027 entry, not September 2027.