University of Bristol Think Big Scholarship 2027: Apply for Up to £26,000

Key Facts

• Organisation: University of Bristol
• Category: Undergraduate Scholarship / Postgraduate Scholarship
• Country / region: United Kingdom
• Deadline: 2027-03-19

• Funding: Undergraduate awards of £6,500 or £13,000; postgraduate awards of £3,000, £6,500, £13,000 or £26,000.
• Study level: Undergraduate and postgraduate.
• Field of study: Eligible undergraduate and postgraduate taught or master's by research programmes.
• Duration: Undergraduate awards can cover up to four years of study. Postgraduate awards are for the first year of study.
• Host institution: University of Bristol.
• Study location: United Kingdom.
• Start date: September 2027.
• Eligible nationalities: International students classified as overseas students for tuition fee purposes.

About the Think Big Scholarship

The Think Big Scholarship is the University of Bristol's flagship international scholarship programme. It is designed to help international students access higher education at the university by providing financial support towards tuition fees.

For the 2027 academic year, the University of Bristol has invested up to £5 million in the programme to support international students who wish to study in the UK.

The scholarships are available to eligible undergraduate and postgraduate applicants who plan to begin their studies in September 2027.

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship provides financial support towards tuition fees.

Undergraduate scholarships:

• £6,500 awards.
• £13,000 awards.
• Funding can be provided for up to four years of study.

Postgraduate scholarships:

• £3,000 awards.
• £6,500 awards.
• £13,000 awards.
• £26,000 awards.
• Funding applies to the first year of study.

The scholarship announcement describes these awards as tuition fee support. It does not state that accommodation, living expenses, travel or other personal costs are covered.

Who Can Apply?

You may be eligible if you:

• Have applied for an eligible course at the University of Bristol starting in September 2027.
• Are classified as an overseas student for tuition fee purposes.

You do not need to have received an admission offer before submitting your scholarship application.

Eligible Courses

The scholarship is available for:

• Undergraduate courses delivered in person, for up to four years of study.
• One-year postgraduate taught programmes delivered in person.
• Master's by research programmes delivered in person.

Courses Not Eligible

The following programmes are not eligible:

• Distance-learning courses.
• Online programmes.
• Part-time courses.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should follow these steps:

1. Apply for admission to an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate programme at the University of Bristol for September 2027.
2. Complete the international scholarship application form.
3. Submit your scholarship application before the deadline.
4. Check your email for updates about the outcome of your application.

You can submit your scholarship application before receiving an admission offer.

Scholarship application form:
https://internationalscholarships.fillout.com/thinkbig2026

University of Bristol international scholarships page:
https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/fees-finance/scholarships/

Important Dates

• Programme start: September 2027.
• Application deadline: 19 March 2027.
• Expected scholarship outcome: By the end of May 2027.

Contact Information

For questions about the Think Big Scholarships, contact:

Email: international-scholarships@bristol.ac.uk

Important Note

The scholarship information provided lists the application deadline as 19 March 2027. Applicants should check the University of Bristol's official scholarship page for the latest eligibility rules, award conditions and application instructions before applying.