The University of Bristol is offering its Think Big Scholarships for international students planning to begin undergraduate or postgraduate studies in September 2027. The university has committed up to £5 million in scholarship funding to support talented students from around the world.
The awards provide tuition fee assistance for eligible courses, with undergraduate scholarships worth up to £13,000 per year and postgraduate awards reaching £26,000 for the first year.
International applicants who have applied for an eligible programme at the university can submit a separate scholarship application. You do not need to have received an admission offer before applying for the scholarship.
Scholarship Details
- Host institution: University of Bristol
- Country: United Kingdom
- Scholarship name: Think Big Scholarship
- Study levels: Undergraduate and postgraduate
- Entry period: September 2027
- Funding: Partial tuition fee support
- Application deadline: March 19, 2027
- Scholarship decision: By the end of May 2027
Scholarship Benefits
The Think Big Scholarship provides financial assistance towards tuition fees.
Undergraduate awards:
- £6,500 per year.
- £13,000 per year.
- Awards may continue for up to four years of study, subject to the scholarship conditions.
Postgraduate awards:
- £3,000.
- £6,500.
- £13,000.
- £26,000.
Postgraduate scholarships apply to the first year of study.
These awards are tuition fee contributions and should not be mistaken for full scholarships covering all living and travel expenses.
Eligible Courses
The scholarship is available for eligible programmes delivered in person at the University of Bristol.
Applicants can apply for:
- Undergraduate courses lasting up to four years.
- One-year postgraduate taught programmes.
- Master’s by Research programmes.
The following study options are not eligible:
- Distance-learning programmes.
- Online courses.
- Part-time programmes.
Check the university’s course information to confirm that your chosen programme qualifies.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for the Think Big Scholarship 2027, candidates must:
- Be classified as an international student for tuition fee purposes.
- Have applied to study an eligible course at the University of Bristol.
- Be planning to commence their studies in September 2027.
- Meet the academic and admission requirements of their selected programme.
You do not need to receive an admission offer before submitting your scholarship application. However, you must have applied for an eligible course.
The scholarship is open to eligible international applicants, including students from African countries.
How to Apply for the University of Bristol Think Big Scholarship 2027
The application process involves applying for an eligible university programme and completing the separate international scholarship application.
Step 1: Apply for admission
Explore available undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at the University of Bristol and submit an application for an eligible course beginning in September 2027.
Step 2: Submit the scholarship application
After applying for your chosen programme, complete the Think Big international scholarship application using the official application portal
Step 3: Wait for the outcome
The university states that applicants will be contacted about their scholarship application results by the end of May 2027.
Application deadline: March 19, 2027.
For scholarship enquiries, contact:
international-scholarships@bristol.ac.uk
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