The University of Bristol Think Big Scholarships 2026

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Call for Application: The University of Bristol Think Big Scholarships 2026 is open!! Apply now!!!

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 undergraduate scholarships are valued at £6,500 and £13,000 for up to four years of study, and Think Big postgraduate scholarships are valued at £6,500, £13,000 and £26,000 for your first year of study. The 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.

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The University of Bristol is one of the UK’s leading institutions, consistently ranked among the top universities globally. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and is renowned for pioneering innovations in fields. At the cutting edge of global research, the university collaborates with governments, industries, and other universities worldwide, translating discoveries into real-world advances, including partnerships with the defence sector. The university is deeply committed to sustainability, embedding it into research, curricula, buildings, and student life, while also championing anti-racism initiatives, gender equality, and freedom of speech.

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To be eligible for the University’s undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships, you must have applied for a full-time in-person undergraduate course at the University of Bristol and be an overseas student for fee-paying purposes. The scholarship recipients are to be ambassadors of the university. They also expect them to engage in full with Think Big Development Programme whenever possible. Scholars may take part in events or promotional activities other than the Think Big Development Programme. However, they must uphold their values and reputation.

Scholarship awards are valid for entry in September 2026 only. Recipients cannot defer them to a later year. Before beginning the scholarship application form, one must have completed these steps:

1. Submitted an application to study at the University of Bristol
2. Received their application ID (this will be a Student ID, Kaplan ID or UCAS ID)
3. Prepared their scholarship application answers

Bristol is a friendly and diverse place to study. The University is home to around 30,000 undergraduates and postgraduates. Over 28% of our students are international, with more than 150 countries represented. The Global Lounge is a multicultural hub that hosts social events and cultural celebrations throughout the year. As a member of the Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities, Bristol tackles some of the world’s greatest challenges, and we are proud to be ranked 5th in the UK for research (THE analysis of REF 2021). Bristol has been named Research University of the Year 2026 in the Daily Mail University Guide (2026) for ‘constantly pushing at the boundaries of human knowledge.