Think Big Scholarships for Undergraduates and Postgraduates 2026

Published: 02 Dec 2025

Think Big is the University of Bristol’s flagship scholarship scheme, providing funding towards tuition fees for international students studying eligible undergraduate or postgraduate courses.

Think Big Scholarships for Undergraduates and Postgraduates

Think Big Scholarships for Undergraduates and Postgraduates Benefits

• 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.

Requirements for Think Big Scholarships for Undergraduates and Postgraduates

You can apply if you:

• have already applied to start an eligible course in September 2026;
• and you are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes.

You do not need to have received an offer to study before submitting an international scholarship application.

Undergraduate

1. To be eligible for the University's undergraduate scholarships, you must:
   • have applied for a full-time in-person undergraduate course at the University of Bristol
     • courses in Bristol Dental School and Bristol Medical School are not eligible
   • be an overseas student for fee-paying purposes
   • have received an offer to study at the University of Bristol before Friday 24 April 2026
     • if you have not, we will withdraw your scholarship application
   • meet or exceed the entry requirements as stated in your formal UCAS offer before 31 August 2026
     • you must also confirm the University of Bristol as your Firm choice offer in UCAS.

Postgraduate

1. To be eligible for the University's postgraduate scholarships, you must:
   • have applied to any full-time, in-person master's programme at the University of Bristol
   • be an overseas student for fee-paying purposes
   • have received an offer to study at the University of Bristol before Friday 24 April 2026
     • if you have not, we will withdraw your scholarship application
   • meet or exceed the entry requirements as stated by the University of Bristol.
2. If you have more than one study offer, you must choose one for your scholarship application. If you do not choose by the deadline, it may make your application ineligible.
3. Scholarship awards are valid for entry in September 2026 only. You cannot defer them to a later year. If you choose to defer your place at the University, we cannot transfer your scholarship.

Selection Process

You will be contacted about the outcome of your application in May 2026.

Check also:
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship (How to Apply)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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