Scholarships for International Students at the University of Bristol

# Overview The University of Bristol provides several scholarship opportunities for international students who have applied for eligible undergraduate or master’s programmes. The flagship scheme is the Think Big scholarship, which is supported by the university and external partners. # Think Big Scholarship Scheme - **Purpose**: To help international students fund their UK study at Bristol. - **Investment**: Up to £5 million allocated for 2026 entry. - **Application**: One central application form is used; the application is matched with the university study application. - **Eligibility**: Overseas fee status and application to an eligible undergraduate or master’s course. - **Funding**: - Undergraduate: £6,500 or £13,000 for up to four years of study. - Postgraduate: £6,500, £13,000, or £26,000 for the first year of study. - **Additional Programme**: Postgraduate applicants may also be eligible for the Think Big Career Accelerator, which includes a £3,000 scholarship. # Undergraduate Scholarships | Scholarship | Value | Eligibility | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | Think Big Undergraduate | £6,500 | Any eligible undergraduate programme (except Bristol Dental School and Bristol Medical School) | | | Think Big Business | £6,500 | Business School undergraduate programmes | | | Think Big Economics | £6,500 | Economics School undergraduate programmes | | | Think Big Policy Studies | £13,000 | Policy Studies School undergraduate programmes | | | Think Big Science & Engineering | £6,500 | Chemistry (BSc) and Physics (BSc) within Faculty of Science & Engineering | | | Think Big Veterinary Science | £6,500 | Veterinary Science (BVSc) and Accelerated Graduate Entry Programme (BVSc) | Funding for only 3 years of full‑time study | # Postgraduate Scholarships | Scholarship | Value | Eligibility | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | Think Big Postgraduate | £6,500 / £13,000 / £26,000 | Any eligible master’s programme, including MRes | | | Think Big Business | £6,500 / £13,000 | Business School postgraduate programmes | | | Think Big Career Accelerator | £3,000 | Postgraduate master’s programmes (including MRes) | Applied to tuition fees | | Think Big Comparative Literatures & Cultures | £6,500 / £13,000 | MA in Comparative Literatures & Cultures | New for 2026 | | Think Big Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding | £13,000 | MSc in Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding | New for 2026 | | Think Big Economics | £6,500 / £13,000 | Economics School postgraduate programmes | | | Think Big Education | £6,500 | Education School postgraduate programmes | | | Think Big International Development | £13,000 | MSc in International Development | New for 2026 | | Think Big International Relations | £13,000 | MSc in International Relations | New for 2026 | | Think Big Law & Justice | £6,500 | MA or LLM programmes | | | Think Big Nutrition, Physical Activity & Public Health | £13,000 | MSc in Nutrition, Physical Activity and Public Health | | | Think Big Public Policy | £6,500 / £13,000 | MSc in Public Policy | | | Think Big Research | £6,500 / £13,000 | Master’s by research programmes | New for 2026 | | Think Big Sociology | £13,000 | MSc in Sociology | New for 2026 | | Think Big Science & Engineering | £6,500 | Taught master’s programmes in Faculty of Science & Engineering | | | Think Big Translation & Interpreting | £6,500 / £13,000 | MSc in Interpreting and MA in Translation and Intercultural Studies | New for 2026 | # Additional Bursaries and Scholarships - **Michael Wong Pakshong bursary**: Living‑cost bursary for postgraduate taught programmes in selected schools of Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences. - **R. Senathi Rajah Memorial Scholarship**: £26,000 for a Sri Lankan national studying any eligible postgraduate programme, plus a £3,000 living‑cost bursary. - **GREAT Scholarships**: £13,000 for one‑year postgraduate courses for students from India, Mexico and Thailand, in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign. # Application Timeline (2026 Entry) - 21 Oct 2025 – Scholarship applications open (10:00 am UK time). - 14 Jan 2026 – Career Accelerator Round 1 early consideration deadline (postgraduate only). - 10 Apr 2026 – Think Big Scholarship applications close (10:00 am UK time). - Late May 2026 – Think Big outcomes shared. - Late May 2026 – Think Big offer holder deadline to accept scholarship. - July 2026 – Scholarship award letters shared with successful applicants. # Eligibility Summary - Overseas fee status. - Application to an eligible undergraduate or master’s course at the University of Bristol. - Specific subject‑based scholarships may have additional criteria (e.g., course name, faculty). # Known Eligibility, Funding, and Deadline Information - **Eligibility**: Overseas fee status + eligible course. - **Funding**: Undergraduate £6,500 or £13,000 (up to 4 years); postgraduate £6,500, £13,000, £26,000 (first year) + £3,000 Career Accelerator. - **Deadlines**: Applications open 21 Oct 2025, close 10 Apr 2026; offer acceptance deadline July 2026. # Unknowns and Source Limitations - Detailed eligibility criteria for each subject‑specific scholarship are not fully listed. - Selection criteria, application process details, and required supporting documents are not specified. - The information is drawn solely from the provided source text; no external verification has been performed. - The data may be outdated or subject to change; applicants should consult the university’s official scholarship page for the most current information. # Conclusion International students planning to study at the University of Bristol in 2026 have a range of scholarship options, primarily through the Think Big scheme and several subject‑specific awards. Applicants should review the eligibility requirements, funding amounts, and deadlines carefully and seek further clarification from the university’s finance or admissions offices if needed. Source: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/fees-finance/scholarships/ Checked: 2026-10-09T09:47:12.639191+00:00 Confirm details with the official institution before applying.