Think Big Scholarships at University of Bristol for International Students

The University of Bristol is putting £500,000 into Think Big Scholarships to draw talented international students to the UK. The scheme has two strands: Think Big Undergraduate scholarships and Think Big Postgraduate scholarships. Awards go toward tuition fees for eligible courses starting in 2025.

• Host: University of Bristol, United Kingdom
• Level: Undergraduate and postgraduate (one-year full-time master's, plus eligible two-year programmes)
• Study destination: UK
• Deadline: 10 April 2026
• Course start: September 2026
• Value: Tuition fee awards of £6,500, £13,000 or £26,000 per year, plus a possible £3,000 living cost bursary
• Open to: International students classed as overseas for fee purposes

University of Bristol, United Kingdom

You need to be on an eligible full-time undergraduate programme, or any one-year full-time postgraduate programme, or one of the eligible two-year programmes. The official website lists the eligible two-year programmes.

International students

For undergraduate international students, awards are worth £6,500 and £13,000 per year. The money can only go toward tuition fees.

For postgraduate international students, awards are worth £6,500, £13,000 and £26,000 per year. Again, these amounts can only be put toward tuition fees.

You may also qualify for a £3,000 living cost bursary in your first year of study.

You can apply for a Think Big Scholarship if you:

• have applied to start an eligible full-time undergraduate programme or any one-year full-time postgraduate programme
• are starting your master's programme in September 2026
• are classed as an overseas student for fee-paying purposes

Applications are currently closed.

Use the International Scholarships online application form to apply for the Think Big Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarship.

The deadline for both undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships is 10 April 2026.

Go to the official website (link below) to get the application form and full details on how to apply.

This award suits international students who plan to study full time at the University of Bristol and who will be charged overseas fees. If you are applying to a one-year full-time master's starting September 2026, or to an eligible undergraduate or two-year programme, you are in the right group.

It is a good fit if you need help covering tuition rather than living costs, since the awards can only be used toward fees. The possible £3,000 living cost bursary in your first year is a separate extra.

• Who can apply for the Think Big Scholarship? International students classed as overseas for fee-paying purposes who have applied to an eligible full-time undergraduate programme or a one-year full-time postgraduate programme, and who are starting a master's in September 2026.
• What does the scholarship cover? Tuition fees only. Undergraduate awards are £6,500 or £13,000 per year; postgraduate awards are £6,500, £13,000 or £26,000 per year. You may also get a £3,000 living cost bursary in your first year.
• When is the deadline? 10 April 2026 for both undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships.
• How do I apply? Submit the International Scholarships online application form. The form and full instructions are on the official website.
• Can I apply if I am not starting in September 2026? The eligibility rules state you must be starting your master's programme in September 2026.

• Read the official scholarship guidelines before you start, so you know which programme types and fee statuses qualify.
• Prepare your documents early, including proof of your programme application and anything the form asks for.
• Check the language and academic requirements for your chosen course well ahead of the deadline.
• Submit the International Scholarships form before 10 April 2026 and keep a copy of what you sent.
• If anything in the rules is unclear, contact the university's scholarship office rather than guessing.