Bristol Think Big International Scholarships 2027

Think Big is the University of Bristol's flagship scholarship scheme for international students. It helps applicants with overseas fee status who have applied for an eligible undergraduate or master's course fund their study in the United Kingdom. The university has partnered with faculties, alumni and external partners, so a single application form considers you for every international scholarship you are eligible for.

Who can apply

International students with overseas fee status can apply. Before you start the scholarship application you must already have applied to study at the University of Bristol and received an application ID, and your course must be one of the eligible undergraduate or master's courses.

What the scholarships are worth

Think Big postgraduate scholarships are valued at GBP 3,000, GBP 6,500, GBP 13,000 and GBP 26,000 for your first year of study. Undergraduate scholarships are valued at GBP 6,500 and GBP 13,000 for up to four years of study. More scholarships for both levels are due to be added by the end of November 2026.

Deadline and timeline

Scholarship applications opened on 27 October 2026 and close at 1:00 pm UK time on 19 March 2027. Think Big outcomes are shared in early May 2027, and offer holders must accept their scholarship by the end of May 2027, when award letters are also sent.