Think Big Scholarships for BS & MS at the University of Bristol, UK

Applications are now open for the Think Big Scholarships at the University of Bristol, UK, for students starting in September 2026. These are partial scholarships that help pay part of your tuition fees. Awards range from £6,500 to £26,000 depending on the level and type. They are open to international students (those with overseas fee status) from almost all countries. You can apply for undergraduate (bachelor’s) or postgraduate (master’s) programs in many fields. There is no application fee. The final deadline is 10 April 2026 at 10:00 am UK time. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Undergraduate and Master’s
• Host Country: United Kingdom (University of Bristol)
• Open for All Nationalities
• No Application Fee
• Application Deadline: 10 April 2026

Application Timeline (2026)

• 21 October 2025 — Scholarship applications open (10 am UK time)
• 14 January 2026 — Early consideration deadline for Career Accelerator (postgraduate only)
• February 2026 — Career Accelerator Round 1 results announced
• 10 April 2026 — Final deadline for all Think Big applications (10 am UK time)
• Late May 2026 — Scholarship outcomes shared
• Late May 2026 — Deadline for offer holders to accept the scholarship
• July 2026 — Scholarship award letters sent

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Think Big Undergraduate Scholarships

• Think Big about Business Undergraduate Scholarships
  £6,500 per year – Any eligible undergraduate programme in the Business School
• Think Big about Economics Undergraduate Scholarships
  £6,500 per year – Any eligible undergraduate programme in the School of Economics
• Think Big about Policy Studies Undergraduate Scholarships
  £13,000 per year – Any eligible undergraduate programme in the School for Policy Studies
• Think Big about Science and Engineering Undergraduate Scholarships
  £6,500 per year – Chemistry (BSc) and Physics (BSc)
• Think Big about Veterinary Science Undergraduate Scholarships(New for 2026)
  £6,500 per year – Veterinary Science (BVSc) and Veterinary Science: Accelerated Graduate Entry Programme (funding available for 3 years only)

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Think Big Postgraduate Scholarships

Think Big Career Accelerator

• Extra £3,000 scholarship (applied to tuition fees)
• Year-long programme with career events, workshops and networking
• Extra places available in: Business School, Faculty of Science & Engineering, School of Modern Languages, School of Economics, and Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Specific Postgraduate Scholarships

• Think Big about Business Postgraduate Scholarships
  £6,500 and £13,000 – Any eligible postgraduate programme in the Business School
• Think Big about Comparative Literatures and Cultures(New for 2026)
  £6,500 and £13,000 – Comparative Literatures and Cultures (MA)
• Think Big about Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding(New for 2026)
  £13,000 – Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding (MSc)
• Think Big about Economics Postgraduate Scholarships
  £6,500 and £13,000 – Any eligible postgraduate programme in the School of Economics
• Think Big about Education Postgraduate Scholarships
  £6,500 – Any eligible postgraduate programme in the School of Education
• Think Big about International Development(New for 2026)
  £13,000 – International Development (MSc)
• Think Big about International Relations(New for 2026)
  £13,000 – International Relations (MSc)
• Think Big about Law and Justice Postgraduate Scholarships
  £6,500 – Any MA or LLM programme
• Think Big about Nutrition, Physical Activity and Public Health
  £13,000 – Nutrition, Physical Activity and Public Health (MSc)
• Think Big about Public Policy Postgraduate Scholarships
  £6,500 and £13,000 – Public Policy (MSc)
• Think Big about Research Postgraduate Scholarships(New for 2026)
  £6,500 and £13,000 – Any eligible master’s by research programme
• Think Big about Sociology(New for 2026) £13,000 – Sociology (MSc)
• Think Big about Science and Engineering Postgraduate Scholarships
  £6,500 – Any eligible taught master’s programme in the Faculty of Science and Engineering
• Think Big about Translation and Interpreting(New for 2026)
  £6,500 and £13,000 – Interpreting (MSc) and Translation and Intercultural Studies (MA)

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Special Scholarships & Bursaries

• Michael Wong Pakshong Bursary Living cost support for students in selected schools in the Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences
• R. Senathi Rajah Memorial Scholarship £26,000 tuition fee award + £3,000 living cost bursary Open to nationals of Sri Lanka
• GREAT Scholarships (in partnership with the British Council) £13,000 each One award available for students from India, Mexico, and Thailand

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What This Scholarship Offers:

• Money off tuition fees (£6,500, £13,000, or up to £26,000 depending on the award)
• For undergraduates: support for up to 4 years of study
• For postgraduates: extra £3,000 + year-long Career Accelerator program.
• Access to Think Big development programs that give mentoring, skills training, and inspiration to grow your future career and leadership
• Chance to join a strong network of talented international students at a top UK university

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Are an international student who pays overseas fees
• Have applied (or will apply) to an eligible full-time course at University of Bristol for September 2026
• Have (or will get) a University of Bristol application ID
• Meet the normal entry requirements for your chosen course
• Some awards have extra rules (example: certain countries or specific subjects only)

Note: Most medical and dental undergraduate courses are not eligible.

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How to Apply:

1. First, apply to your chosen course at the University of Bristol (get your application ID).
2. Go to the official Think Big scholarship application form.
3. Fill in one form — you will be matched to all scholarships you qualify for.
4. Submit before 10 April 2026, 10 am UK time.

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