About this opportunity
The University of Bristol Think Big Scholarships 2027 are the university flagship funding scheme for international students starting eligible courses in September 2027, with up to GBP 5 million invested in the scheme for the 2027 intake. Undergraduate awards are worth GBP 6,500 or GBP 13,000 per year for up to four years of study, while postgraduate awards are worth GBP 3,000, GBP 6,500, GBP 13,000 or GBP 26,000 for the first year of study, all applied as a tuition fee discount. Open to applicants with overseas fee status on eligible full time in person courses, Think Big is one of the strongest UK scholarships for international students targeting Bristol in 2027, and a single online application form also considers applicants for the other international scholarships for which they are eligible.
The University of Bristol Think Big Scholarships 2027 is a partially funded scholarship offered by University of Bristol for applicants heading to United Kingdom. Applications close on Mar 19, 2027.
Who should apply?
This may be a fit if the following points describe you. Always use the official criteria as the final check.
- Be classed as an overseas student for fee purposes
- Have applied to start an eligible course in September 2027 at the University of Bristol
- For undergraduates: apply for any undergraduate course delivered in person, for up to four years of study
- For postgraduates: apply for any one year postgraduate taught or masters by research programme delivered in person
- Hold an offer of a place by the 19 March 2027 deadline; you may submit the scholarship application before receiving an offer, but the application will not proceed without one by the deadline
- Undergraduate applicants must confirm the University of Bristol as their Firm choice through UCAS and meet or exceed the entry requirements in their formal UCAS offer before 31 August 2027
- Note the exclusions: distance learning, online and part time courses and programmes are not eligible
What the opportunity may offer
- Undergraduate scholarships valued at GBP 6,500 or GBP 13,000 per year, for up to four years of study, applied as a tuition fee discount
- Postgraduate scholarships valued at GBP 3,000, GBP 6,500, GBP 13,000 or GBP 26,000 for the first year of study, applied as a tuition fee discount
- Up to GBP 5 million invested in Think Big scholarships for students coming to Bristol in 2027
- One online application form considers you for Think Big and the other international scholarships for which you are eligible, including GREAT Scholarships
- A flagship scheme open across eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses, not limited to a single faculty or subject
Required documents
- University of Bristol course application, with an application ID received before starting the scholarship application
- Offer of a place on an eligible course, in place by 19 March 2027
- Completed international scholarships online application form, submitted before 1:00pm UK time on 19 March 2027
- For undergraduates: UCAS Firm choice confirmation for the University of Bristol and evidence of meeting the formal UCAS offer conditions before 31 August 2027
Application process
- Apply to study an eligible course at the University of Bristol for September 2027 entry and receive your application ID
- Complete the international scholarships online application form, which considers you for Think Big and the other international scholarships for which you are eligible
- Secure an offer of a place before the 19 March 2027 deadline
- Submit the scholarship application before 1:00pm UK time on 19 March 2027
- Await outcomes, shared in early May 2027; accept by the end of May 2027 if successful, with award letters shared in July 2027
Before you apply
- □Apply before Mar 19, 2027 — confirm the date in your own time zone
- □Confirm that you meet every eligibility condition set by University of Bristol
- □Prepare your 4 required documents in the format asked for
- □Ask referees early and share the official instructions
- □Review the official source once more before submitting
Deadline notes
Think Big Scholarship applications for September 2027 entry opened on 27 October 2026 at 10:00am UK time and close at 1:00pm UK time on Friday 19 March 2027. Outcomes are shared in early May 2027, successful offer holders must accept by the end of May 2027, and scholarship award letters are shared in July 2027. Applicants must have applied to study at Bristol and received an application ID before starting the scholarship application, and an offer of a place must be in place by the 19 March 2027 deadline.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Bristol Think Big Scholarship worth?
Undergraduates receive GBP 6,500 or GBP 13,000 per year for up to four years. Postgraduates receive GBP 3,000, GBP 6,500, GBP 13,000 or GBP 26,000 for the first year only. All awards are tuition fee discounts.
Do I need an offer before applying for Think Big?
You do not need an offer before submitting the scholarship application, but you must have applied for a course and received an application ID first, and an offer must be in place by the 19 March 2027 deadline.
Which courses are eligible for Think Big?
Any undergraduate course delivered in person for up to four years, and any one year postgraduate taught or masters by research programme delivered in person. Distance learning, online and part time courses are not eligible.
When is the Think Big deadline for 2027 entry?
1:00pm UK time on Friday 19 March 2027. Outcomes are shared in early May 2027 and successful offer holders must accept by the end of May 2027.
Does one form cover other Bristol scholarships?
Yes. Completing the international scholarships online application form considers you for Think Big and the other international scholarships for which you are eligible, including GREAT Scholarships.
Programme details can change. Check the original listing before you prepare or submit an application.
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