Think Big Postgraduate Scholarships
£6,500–£26,000 (first year) tuition reduction for overseas fee-paying postgraduate students at the University of Bristol (UK); optional £3,000 living bursary or Career Accelerator.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
£6,500, £13,000, or £26,000 first-year tuition reduction. Optional £3,000 living bursary (limited) or Career Accelerator programme. No automatic renewal for subsequent years.
Eligible applicants
Overseas fee-paying postgraduate applicants to the University of Bristol; taught and research programmes; £6,500–£26,000; April 2026 deadline (closed)
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Overview
Think Big Postgraduate Scholarships is offered by University of Bristol for Master’s study in United Kingdom. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMust hold an unconditional or conditional offer from Bristol by the application deadline
- Think Big postgraduate online applicationRequired
- Bristol admissions offerRequired
What this scholarship covers
£6,500–£26,000 first-year tuition reduction
Included
£3,000 living bursary or Career Accelerator (optional, limited)
May be included
£6,500, £13,000, or £26,000 first-year tuition reduction. Optional £3,000 living bursary (limited) or Career Accelerator programme. No automatic renewal for subsequent years. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 12, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Official eligibility summary
Students classed as overseas for fee purposes who have applied to start an eligible course; an offer is not required before applying. Only courses on Bristol's undergraduate and postgraduate eligible-course lists qualify. Awards are towards tuition fees only; only one tuition fee scholarship can be accepted.
Applicant profile
- Overseas fee-paying postgraduate applicants to the University of Bristol; taught and research programmes; £6,500–£26,000; April 2026 deadline (closed)
Study route
- Master’s study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- Students classed as overseas for fee purposes who have applied to start an eligible course; an offer is not required before applying. Only courses on Bristol's undergraduate and postgraduate eligible-course lists qualify. Awards are towards tuition fees only; only one tuition fee scholarship can be accepted.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Obtain a conditional or unconditional offer from Bristol for a PG programme
- 2
Apply via the Think Big PG portal by the April deadline
Application timeline
Application cycle
The September 2026 entry round closed on 10 April 2026 (10 am UK time); outcomes were expected in May 2026. The 2027 round is not yet published.
The listed deadline is April 10, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Bristol
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is April 10, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.