Keele University is offering GREAT Scholarships for the 2026–27 academic year, with each scholarship valued at £10,000.
These scholarships are available to students from:
- Bangladesh
- Egypt
- Pakistan
- Nigeria
The award can be applied to any full-time taught postgraduate master’s programme at Keele University.
Why Choose Keele University?
Keele University was founded in 1949 by a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford. From the beginning, the university was created with a forward-looking mission: to respond to a changing world by offering a new and distinctive approach to higher education.
Today, Keele is widely recognised for excellence in both teaching and research, with consistently high levels of student satisfaction across England. Its research continues to deliver meaningful impact at regional, national, and global levels—improving lives through innovation and evidence-based solutions.
Keele is also known for its impressive 600-acre campus, one of the largest in the UK. Despite its size, the campus is designed for convenience, with key services and facilities located close together. Students have easy access to accommodation, teaching spaces, and a wide range of on-campus amenities, including a medical centre, sports centre, pharmacy, shops, cafés, and entertainment venues—alongside a vibrant Students’ Union at the heart of campus life.
How to Apply for the GREAT Scholarship
To learn more about the available GREAT Scholarships and the application process, prospective students should visit Keele University’s official website.
- Application deadline: 15 May 2026
Featured Areas of Study
AI and Data Science
Keele’s MSc in AI and Data Science is designed to prepare students for career progression in the growing field of data science. The programme develops essential digital skills and advanced knowledge, enabling graduates to support a wide range of industries in using technology to improve decision-making, efficiency, and innovation.
To ensure the programme remains aligned with real employer needs, the curriculum has been shaped with input from organisations on Keele’s Employer Steering Group. This includes local businesses such as Synectics Solutions Ltd and Powelectrics, as well as major international employers like Santander. The course combines academic theory, hands-on learning, and industry-focused experience, and is intentionally open to students from any academic background.
Cyber Security
The cyber security industry is expanding rapidly due to rising cybercrime and the increasing reliance on digital systems across all sectors. As organisations continue to adopt cloud technologies and digital services, the demand for skilled professionals in areas such as ethical hacking, network security, cloud protection, and data privacy continues to grow.
At Keele, the Cyber Security curriculum has been developed in collaboration with a broad range of national and international employers. Students also gain valuable applied experience through their final assessment, which offers the opportunity to complete either an industrial placement project or an industry-based challenge as part of their MSc dissertation.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Keele’s MBA programme is designed to build confident and capable business leaders through practical, industry-connected learning. From the start of the course, students work closely with companies, gaining real-world insights while developing the skills needed to lead effectively in modern organisations.
The programme places strong emphasis on strategic thinking, understanding wider business challenges, and building the ability to solve complex problems. At the same time, students gain hands-on knowledge and professional skills that reflect current industry needs, helping graduates become job-ready and equipped for leadership roles.
For more information on GREAT Scholarships at Keele University, visit the Keele University website.
