Scholarship Announcement – University of Bristol Think Big International Scholarships
The University of Bristol is a leading UK research university, recognized globally for academic excellence, innovation, and student development. The Think Big International Scholarships are prestigious merit-based awards designed to support outstanding international students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The scholarship programme aims to make world-class UK education more accessible, offering substantial tuition fee reductions and career-focused development opportunities.
Programme Overview
Level: Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) and Postgraduate (Master’s and MRes)
Location: United Kingdom
Funding: Partial (tuition fee reduction)
Eligible Students: International students from all regions
The Think Big Scholarships attract talented students globally through a highly competitive process, providing financial support, leadership training, and career development opportunities.
Available Subjects
The scholarships cover a wide range of disciplines across the University of Bristol, including:
Business and Management
Economics
Law and Justice
Education
Public Policy
Sociology
International Relations and International Development
Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
Nutrition, Physical Activity and Public Health
Science and Engineering
Chemistry and Physics
Veterinary Science
Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies
Comparative Literatures and Cultures
Research-based Master’s programmes
Note: Some professional programmes, such as Medicine and Dentistry, are not eligible.
Benefits
Undergraduate Scholarship Benefits:
Awards of £6,500 or £13,000 per year
Funding available for up to four years
Applied directly to tuition fees
Postgraduate Scholarship Benefits:
Awards of £6,500, £13,000, or £26,000 for the first year
Eligible for taught Master’s and MRes programmes
Tuition fee reduction applied directly
Additional Benefits:
Access to Think Big Leadership Programme or Think Big Career Accelerator
Career workshops, mentoring, and networking opportunities
Opportunity to be considered for multiple scholarships with a single application
Enhanced employability and leadership development support
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Be classified as an international (overseas fee-paying) student
Apply for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate course at the University of Bristol
Hold a valid University of Bristol application ID
Demonstrate strong academic merit and potential
Meet academic and English language requirements
Not be enrolled in Medicine or Dentistry (for undergraduate awards)
Eligible Nationalities: Open to all international students, including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. Specific awards are available for students from Sri Lanka, India, Mexico, and Thailand.
Application Procedure
Apply for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate course at the University of Bristol
Receive your University of Bristol application ID
Complete the Think Big Scholarship online application form
Submit the application before the official deadline
Eligible applicants are automatically considered for all scholarships
Successful applicants receive official scholarship award letters