University of Exeter – GREAT Scholarships 2027 – Mexico

In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, the University of Exeter is offering one £15,000 scholarship to a student from Mexico applying for an eligible one-year postgraduate taught (Masters) programme for September 2027 entry. 

The GREAT Scholarships 2027 programme, launched by the British Council together with over 75 UK universities, supports postgraduate students from Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, USA and Vietnam in accessing world-class UK higher education opportunities.

The scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK. Students can apply for courses in a range of subjects, at 75 institutions across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Please note that applicants must be permanent residents and passport holders of Bangladesh, China (mainland only), Egypt, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, USA or Vietnam.

For more information on the GREAT Scholarships 2027, please visit Study UK. 

Entry requirements

To be eligible for one of these scholarships at the University of Exeter, you must:

• be a citizen and resident of Mexico (and therefore classed as an International student for fees purposes)
• have an undergraduate degree that will enable entry to a postgraduate programme at the University of Exeter
• be motivated and academically able to follow and benefit from a UK postgraduate taught course
• be active in the field with work experience or with a proven interest in the proposed subject area
• meet the English language requirement and other academic requirements for your chosen postgraduate programme
• 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
• be willing to establish an engagement with the UK as a scholar, through personal and academic fulfilment
• represent the high standards of the GREAT brand by becoming an advocate for scholarships
• be willing to attend events or participate in other activities organised by Study UK and the British Council for all UK-based GREAT scholars, including social media activities 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 scholars
• as an alumnus of the GREAT Scholarships, be willing, occasionally, to speak to potential candidates about your own experience of studying in the UK.

How to apply

Scholarships available

You can apply for this scholarship if you are already holding an offer for one of the following one-year, campus-based, full-time Masters programmes, commencing in September 2027.

Awards are being offered by the following departments:  

Environment, Science and Economy

• Computer Science
• Earth and Environmental Science
• Ecology and Conservation
• Economics
• Engineering
• Finance and Accounting
• Geography
• Management
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Physics and Astronomy

Health and Life Sciences

• Biosciences
• Clinical and Biomedical Sciences
• Health and Care Professions
• Health and Community Sciences
• Psychology
• Public Health and Sports Sciences

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

• Arab and Islamic Studies
• Archaeology and History
• Classics, Ancient History, Religion and Theology
• Communications, Drama and Film
• English and Creative Writing
• Languages, Cultures and Visual Studies
• Law School
• School of Education
• Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology

All University of Exeter UK campus-based Postgraduate taught (Masters) degrees in the above areas are eligible, except the following ineligible programmes:

• One Planet MBA
• MRes Economics
• MRes Finance (Pathway to PhD)
• MSc Island Biodiversity and Conservation
• Clinical Psychology programmes delivered by Clinical Education, Development and Research (CEDAR)
• DEdPsych Educational, Child and Community Psychology
• MA International Film Business
• Master of Public Administration (MPA) with Applied Study
• Law programmes delivered by the University of Law, including:
  > MA Law (SQE1)
  > MA Law (Conversion)
  > LLM Legal Practice (SQE1 & SQE2)
  > SQE Preparation Courses
  > MiPDAL Dual Masters in Intellectual Property Law
• Postgraduate Certificates
• Postgraduate Diplomas
• Degree Apprenticeships
• Fully online or distance learning programmes

If you are yet to make your Masters programme application then please visit our webpage here: Masters Degrees and Courses | University of Exeter

To be considered for this scholarship, once you have your programme offer, please apply using the webform HERE

A personal statement (of no more than 300 words) is required as part of the form, responding to the following questions:

1. What are your personal aspirations, and how will studying at Exeter help you achieve them? Please share the experiences or motivations that have shaped your ambitions. (Up to 150 words)
2. As a GREAT Scholar, how will you make the most of the opportunity to contribute to the University community and represent Exeter through your learning, connections, and actions on and off campus? Please share how you would like other people to describe your impact. (Up to 150 words)

Applications for this scholarship scheme close on 29 April 2027 11:59 pm (UK time). Eligible candidates will be notified of the outcome of their scholarship application by the end of the day on 27 May 2027.  

These scholarships are intended for self-funded students and cannot be combined with any other University of Exeter tuition fees scholarship/discount, or deferred.

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