University of Bristol Think Big International Scholarships 2026 – UK (Partial Funding)
About the University of Bristol
The University of Bristol is a world-renowned institution committed to academic excellence and global engagement. Through its Think Big International Scholarships, the university supports outstanding international students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, providing both financial aid and career-focused development opportunities.
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Course / Scholarship Details
Think Big International Scholarships 2026
The Think Big Scholarships are prestigious merit-based awards designed to make UK education more accessible. With a total investment of up to £5 million, the program attracts talented students worldwide and provides tuition fee reductions alongside leadership and career development initiatives.
Degree Level
Undergraduate (Bachelor’s degrees)
Postgraduate (Master’s and MRes programmes)
Available Subjects
Scholarships cover a wide range of disciplines, 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
Tuition fee reduction applied directly
Eligible for taught Master’s and MRes programmes
Additional Benefits
Access to Think Big Leadership Programme or Think Big Career Accelerator
£3,000 additional scholarship for postgraduate 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
Eligible Nationalities
Open to all international students
Applicants must have overseas fee status
Specific awards available for students from Sri Lanka, India, Mexico, and Thailand
Eligibility Criteria
Classified as an international (overseas fee-paying) student
Apply for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate course at Bristol
Hold a valid University of Bristol application ID
Demonstrate strong academic merit and potential
Meet academic and English language requirements
Undergraduate awards exclude Medicine and Dentistry
Application Procedure
Apply for an eligible course at Bristol
Receive University application ID
Complete Think Big Scholarship online application form
Submit before official deadline
Successful applicants receive official award letters
Key Dates
Applications open: 21 October
Scholarship deadline: 10 April (next year)
Results announced: Late May (next year)
Learn More & Apply: University of Bristol Think Big International Scholarships