Scholarships for international students - University of Bristol

International scholarships | International students | University of Bristol Skip to main content Skip to global navigation Skip to search toggle Skip to site navigation Home Study at Bristol Study at Bristol Undergraduate All undergraduate courses Open days and visits New undergraduate students Postgraduate All postgraduate programmes Online postgraduate programmes Open days and visits New postgraduate students Study at Bristol International students Accommodation Students' Union Mumbai Enterprise Campus About Schools and faculties Research Business and partnerships News People International students Current students Current staff Alumni Search Start searching Search Close search Homepage International students Fees and scholarships International scholarships International students Why Bristol? Courses and programmes Applying from your country or region Fees and scholarships International scholarships Think Big application guidance Think Big Career Accelerator Think Big Development Programme Think Big for Researchers Student visas Student accommodation Contacts Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Weibo Staff intranet Scholarships for international students International students can apply for a range of funding, including Think Big scholarships. Applications for September 2026 entry are closed. Think Big Scholarship applications closed on 10 April 2026 at 10 am UK time. Think Big is the University of Bristol’s flagship scholarship scheme. You can also search for other scholarships for international students . Think Big international scholarships Our Think Big international scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students could help you fund your UK study at the University of Bristol. We've invested up to £5 million in Think Big scholarships to help international students come to Bristol in 2026. These scholarships are for applicants with overseas fee status who have applied for an eligible undergraduate or master's course. Scholarships available Think Big undergraduate scholarships are valued at £6,500 and £13,000 for up to four years of study. Think Big postgraduate scholarships are valued at £6,500, £13,000 and £26,000 for your first year of study. Postgraduate applicants will also be eligible for the Think Big Career Accelerator . This employability-focussed year-long programme is designed to boost your confidence in advancing your career after graduation, and comes with a £3,000 scholarship. Multiple scholarships, one application form Our Think Big Scholarship scheme has partnered with faculties, alumni and external partners to offer a wide range of scholarships in addition to the central Think Big undergraduate and postgraduate awards. To make the application process easier, you only need to submit one scholarship application form. Your application will be matched with your University study application and then you will be considered for every scholarship where you meet the necessary eligibility requirements. Application timeline Before starting your scholarship application, you must have applied to study at the University of Bristol and received an application ID. Date Event 21 October 2025 Scholarship applications open at 10:00am UK time 14 January 2026 Career Accelerator Round 1 early consideration deadline (Postgraduate only) February 2026 Career Accelerator Round 1 outcomes shared (Postgraduate only) 10 April 2026 Think Big Scholarship applications close at 10:00am 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 Available for Undergraduates Think Big Undergraduate Scholarships The awards of £6,500 and £13,000 are available for up to four years of study for any eligible undergraduate programmes . Courses in the Bristol Dental School and the Bristol Medical School are not eligible for Think Big undergraduate scholarships. Think Big about Business Undergraduate Scholarships The…