Think Big Scholarships 2026 – Study in the UK at the University of Bristol

The Think Big Scholarships are the flagship international scholarship programme offered by the University of Bristol to support outstanding overseas students who wish to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate study starting in September 2026. These awards help reduce the cost of tuition fees and provide opportunities to study at one of the UK’s top-ranked universities.

 Eligibility

Think Big Scholarships are open to international students who have applied to an eligible full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course at the University of Bristol for entry in September 2026. Applicants are considered based on their application to study at Bristol and do not need an offer at the time of scholarship submission.

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 Scholarship Benefits

The Think Big Scholarships offer significant tuition fee discounts:

Undergraduate scholarships

• Awards of £6,500 and £13,000 per year for up to four years of study.

Postgraduate scholarships

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• Awards of £6,500, £13,000, and £26,000 for one year of taught master’s study.

Postgraduate students may also be eligible for the Think Big Career Accelerator, a professional development programme with an additional £3,000 award.

 How It Works

Applicants must apply for a qualifying degree programme at the University of Bristol and submit the Think Big scholarship application by the deadline in April 2026. A single application is considered for a range of Think Big awards, and undergraduate scholarships are renewable annually with satisfactory academic progress.

 Additional Benefits

Think Big scholars are invited to participate in the Think Big Development Programme, which includes career workshops, networking events, leadership development activities, and opportunities to connect with fellow scholars, supporting both academic and professional growth.

 Advance Your Global Education

The Think Big Scholarships 2026 offer a competitive but highly rewarding opportunity for international students seeking world-class education in the UK. With substantial financial support and enrichment programmes, these scholarships help make postgraduate and undergraduate study at the University of Bristol both accessible and impactful.