Abertay University GREAT Scholarships 2026

In collaboration with the British Council, Abertay University is pleased to offer the GREAT Scholarships 2026 to outstanding students from selected countries. These awards are designed to support high-achieving international students who are ready to pursue postgraduate study at Abertay University in September 2026.

Scholarship Overview

• Scholarship Value: £10,000

• Level of Study: Postgraduate (Taught Master’s Programmes)

• Start Date: September 2026

• Partner: British Council

• Application Deadline: Not specified (early application strongly advised)

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible for the Abertay University GREAT Scholarship, you must:

• Be domiciled in Kenya, Thailand, or Mexico at the time of application

• Hold an offer for an eligible postgraduate taught programme at Abertay University

• Not be a current registered postgraduate student at the university

Country-Specific Eligibility:

• Applicants from Kenya or Thailand must have an offer for one of the following programmes:

  • MSc Environment and Energy

  • MSc Food Quality and Safety with Industrial Practice

  • MSc Food Quality, Safety and Innovation

  • MSc Water and Environmental Management

• Applicants from Mexico are eligible if they hold an offer for any taught postgraduate programme offered by the university

Selection & Notification

Selected students will be contacted by email once scholarship decisions are made. Be sure to monitor your inbox regularly after receiving your study offer from Abertay.

For inquiries, email: international@abertay.ac.uk

How to Apply

1. Apply for an eligible postgraduate programme at Abertay University.

2. Once you have your offer, send a 250-word personal statement to international@abertay.ac.uk with the subject:
   “Application for GREAT scholarship at Abertay University”

3. Your statement should:

   • Reflect your understanding of the GREAT Scholarship’s goals

   • Express your motivation for studying at Abertay

   • Include your Abertay Student ID number

Further details are available on the official Abertay University Scholarships Page.

Why Apply?

The Abertay University GREAT Scholarship is more than a financial award, it’s a recognition of your potential to make a global impact. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and applied research, Abertay offers a vibrant and inclusive environment to grow academically and professionally.