University of Bristol
South England
Think Big International Scholarships
4 min read
17 November 2025
International students can apply for a range of funding, including Think Big scholarships.
Our Think Big international scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students could help you fund your UK study at the University of Bristol. We’ve invested up to £5 million in Think Big scholarships to help international students come to Bristol in 2026.
These scholarships are for applicants with overseas fee status who have applied for an eligible undergraduate or master’s course.
Scholarships available
Think Big undergraduate scholarships are valued at £6,500 and £13,000 for up to four years of study.
Think Big postgraduate scholarships are valued at £6,500, £13,000 and £26,000 for your first year of study.
Postgraduate applicants will also be eligible for the Think Big Career Accelerator. This employability-focussed year-long programme is designed to boost your confidence in advancing your career after graduation, and comes with a £3,000 scholarship.
Available for Undergraduates
Think Big Undergraduate Scholarships
The awards of £6,500 and £13,000 are available for up to four years of study for any eligible undergraduate programmes. Courses in the Bristol Dental School and the Bristol Medical School are not eligible for Think Big undergraduate scholarships.
Think Big about Business Undergraduate Scholarships
The awards of £6,500 are available for international students studying any eligible undergraduate programme in the Business School.
Think Big about Economics Undergraduate Scholarships
The awards of £6,500 are available for international students studying any eligible undergraduate programme in the School of Economics.
Think Big about Policy Studies Undergraduate Scholarships
The award of £13,000 is available for an international student studying any eligible undergraduate programme in the School for Policy Studies.
Think Big about Science and Engineering Undergraduate Scholarships
The awards of £6,500 are available for international students studying Chemistry (BSc) and Physics (BSc) within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Think Big about Veterinary Science Undergraduate Scholarships
New for 2026: The award of £6,500 is available for an international student studying Veterinary Science (BVSc) and Veterinary Science: Accelerated Graduate Entry Programme (BVSc). Funding is available for only 3 years of full-time study.
Available for Postgraduates
Think Big Postgraduate Scholarships
The awards of £6,500, £13,000 and £26,000 are available for one year of any eligible postgraduate master’s programme, including MRes programmes.
Think Big about Business Postgraduate Scholarships
The awards of £6,500 and £13,000 are available for international students studying any eligible postgraduate programme in the Business School.
Think Big Career Accelerator
The Career Accelerator is a programme which consists of career events, workshops and networking opportunities.
In addition to a place on the programme, the Career Accelerator also includes a £3,000 scholarship for international students studying any eligible postgraduate master’s programme, including MRes programmes. This will be applied to the cost of tuition fees.
Additional places on the Career Accelerator are available for postgraduate international students studying eligible courses in the following subject areas: Business School, Faculty of Science & Engineering, School of Modern Languages, School of Economics, Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
Think Big about Comparative Literatures and Cultures Postgraduate Scholarships
New for 2026: The awards of £6,500 and £13,000 are available for international students studying Comparative Literatures and Cultures (MA).
Think Big about Economics Postgraduate Scholarships
The awards of £6,500 and £13,000 are available for international students studying any eligible postgraduate programme in the School of Economics.
Think Big about Education Postgraduate Scholarships
The awards of £6,500 are available for international students studying any eligible postgraduate programme in the School of Education.
Think Big about Law and Justice Postgraduate Scholarships
The awards of £6,500 are available for international students studying any MA or LLM programme.
Think Big about Nutrition, Physical Activity and Public Health Postgraduate Scholarships
The award of £13,000 is available for an international student studying Nutrition, Physical Activity and Public Health (MSc).
Think Big about Public Policy Postgraduate Scholarships
The awards of £6,500 and £13,000 are available for international students studying Public Policy (MSc).
Think Big about Research Postgraduate Scholarships
New for 2026: The awards of £6,500 and £13,000 are available for one year of any eligible master’s by research programme.
Think Big about Translation and Interpreting Postgraduate Scholarships
New for 2026: The awards of £6,500 and £13,000 are available for international students studying Interpreting (MSc) and Translation and Intercultural Studies (MA).
Think Big about Science and Engineering Postgraduate Scholarships
The awards of £6,500 are available for one year of any eligible taught master’s programme in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Michael Wong Pakshong bursary
A living cost bursary for an international student studying a postgraduate taught programme from selected schools in the Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences.
R. Senathi Rajah Memorial Scholarship
The award of £26,000 is available for a national of Sri Lanka studying any eligible postgraduate programme.
In addition to this, a living cost bursary of £3,000 will also be awarded to the successful awardee.