Bristol Think Big Scholarships for International Students

University of Bristol

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Overseas fee status and an application to an eligible in-person undergraduate course (up to four years) or one-year taught/research master's starting September 2027; you do not need an offer before applying. Online, distance-learning and part-time courses are not eligible. The same form also considers you for the GREAT Scholarships and two named Bristol awards.

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About this opportunity

Bristol's Think Big scholarships give partial tuition support to international undergraduate and postgraduate applicants through one online form.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Overseas fee status and an application to an eligible in-person undergraduate course (up to four years) or one-year taught/research master's starting September 2027; you do not need an offer before applying. Online, distance-learning and part-time courses are not eligible. The same form also considers you for the GREAT Scholarships and two named Bristol awards.
2. Note the deadline. Mar (annual; the 2027 entry deadline is 1 pm UK time on 19 Mar 2027, with outcomes by the end of May 2027) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
3. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
4. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
5. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.
6. Have your SOP and CV reviewed by someone who has seen successful applications before you submit.

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Who can apply for Bristol Think Big Scholarships for International Students?

Overseas fee status and an application to an eligible in-person undergraduate course (up to four years) or one-year taught/research master's starting September 2027; you do not need an offer before applying. Online, distance-learning and part-time courses are not eligible. The same form also considers you for the GREAT Scholarships and two named Bristol awards.

What does Bristol Think Big Scholarships for International Students cover?

Undergraduate: GBP 6,500 or GBP 13,000 for up to four years. Postgraduate: GBP 3,000, 6,500, 13,000 or 26,000 for the first year.

When is the deadline for Bristol Think Big Scholarships for International Students?

Mar (annual; the 2027 entry deadline is 1 pm UK time on 19 Mar 2027, with outcomes by the end of May 2027) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Bristol Think Big Scholarships for International Students?

Host countries: United Kingdom.

What documents do I need for Bristol Think Big Scholarships for International Students?

Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the Bristol Think Big Scholarships for International Students application?

Medium: Online scholarship form + Bristol application