The Think Big Scholarships 2027 at the University of Bristol, which will open in October 2025, provide gifted international students with a fantastic chance to realise their dreams.
Application Deadline:
- 19 March 2027 at 1:00 PM UK Time (Applications opened on 27 October 2026).
Tell Me About The Program:
The University of Bristol Think Big Scholarships is a flagship international funding scheme committed to supporting high-achieving overseas students. Backed by an investment of up to £5 million for the 2027 intake, the programme offers valuable tuition fee discounts and optional living cost bursaries to help international students pursue full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degrees at the University of Bristol.
Which Fields are Eligible:
- Undergraduate: All full-time undergraduate courses delivered in person, with the exception of Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Science.
- Postgraduate: Any full-time, one-year taught master’s programme or eligible two-year taught master’s degrees (such as MA Law or MSc Social Work) delivered in person. (Note: Distance learning programmes are ineligible).
Type:
Merit-Based International Tuition Fee Discount & Living Cost Bursary
Who can Apply:
- Fee Status: Must be classified as an overseas student for tuition fee purposes.
- Admission Status: Must have applied for an eligible full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course starting in September 2027 and hold a valid application ID. (You can apply for the scholarship before receiving an admission offer, but you must receive and hold an official study offer from Bristol by 19 March 2027).
- Target Audience: Open to international students of all nationalities worldwide.
How are Applicants Selected:
Selections are based on academic performance, the strength of the scholarship application responses (prompting applicants to express their motivation, achievements, and future ambitions), and the timeliness of application submission (the university prioritizes applications submitted earlier in the cycle).
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Global (All countries with overseas fee-paying status).
Where will the Program be Taken:
University of Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom.
How Many Fellows / Grantees:
Extensive cohort supported by a multi-million-pound international scholarship fund for the 2027 academic cycle.
What is the Benefit of the Program:
- Undergraduate Awards: Tuition fee discounts valued at £6,500 or £13,000 per year (renewable for up to 4 years of full-time study, subject to maintaining satisfactory academic progress above a 50% average).
- Postgender / Master’s Awards: Tuition fee discounts valued at £3,000, £6,500, £13,000, or £26,000 applied toward the first year of study.
- Living Cost Bursaries: Eligible awardees may also receive a one-off living cost bursary of up to £3,000 during their first term.
How Long Will it Last:
- Undergrade Studies: Up to 4 years.
- Postgraduate Studies: 1 academic year (first year of study).
How to Apply:
- Submit an academic application for an eligible full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Bristol via UCAS or the university’s applicant portal to secure your Application/Student ID.
- Access the online Think Big Scholarship Application Form via the official University of Bristol scholarship portal.
- Complete the required profile information and draft concise responses to the scholarship statement questions (keeping answers within the 1,000-character limits).
- Submit the scholarship application before the strict deadline on 19 March 2027 at 1:00 PM UK time.
- Ensure you receive your formal admission offer before the deadline date, as pending applications without an offer will be withdrawn.
