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Bristol University Think Big Scholarships

Q: What is the application deadline for the Bristol University Think Big Scholarships?

For the academic year 2026, applications for the Think Big Scholarships closed on 10 April 2026 at 10 am UK time. Typically, applications for the following academic year open around October.

Q: Do I need to have an offer of admission to the University of Bristol before applying for the scholarship?

You must have already applied to study an eligible course at the University of Bristol and received an application ID (Student ID, Kaplan ID, or UCAS ID) before applying for the Think Big Scholarship. You do not necessarily need to have received an offer of admission at the time of scholarship application.

Q: Are all courses at the University of Bristol eligible for the Think Big Scholarships?

Most undergraduate and postgraduate courses are eligible for the Think Big Scholarships. However, for undergraduate scholarships, courses in the Bristol Dental School and the Bristol Medical School (Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Science) are generally not eligible. Specific eligibility for other programs should be checked on the University's official scholarship pages.

University of Bristol · All India

Annual Award£6,500 (approx. ₹30.4 Lakh+)

Deadline31 Oct

Scheme Name	Bristol University Think Big Scholarships
Provided By	University of Bristol
Eligibility Summary	Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income)

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About the Program

Comprehensive guide for Bristol University Think Big Scholarships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

Benefits & Financial Support

£6,500 (approx. ₹30.4 Lakh+)

The Think Big Scholarships offer funding towards tuition fees. Undergraduate scholarships are valued at £6,500 (approximately INR 6,82,500) and £13,000 (approximately INR 13,65,000) for up to four years of study. Postgraduate scholarships are valued at £6,500 (approximately INR 6,82,500), £13,000 (approximately INR 13,65,000), and £26,000 (approximately INR 27,30,000) for the first year of study. Postgraduate applicants may also be eligible for the Think Big Career Accelerator, an employability-focused program that includes an additional £3,000 (approximately INR 3,15,000) scholarship. Scholarships are awarded as a tuition fee discount and are non-transferable. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-seeded accounts is not applicable as this is a scholarship for study at the University of Bristol in the UK.

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Applicants must have applied to start an eligible full-time Undergraduate programme or any eligible one-year, full-time Postgraduate programme (including MRes programmes) or one of the eligible two-year programmes (e.g., MSc Social Work, MA Law) at the University of Bristol, commencing in September 2026.
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Applicants must be classified as an overseas student for fee-paying purposes.
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For undergraduate applicants, courses in Bristol Dental School and Bristol Medical School are not eligible.
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Applicants must have received an offer to study at the University of Bristol before Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Undergraduate applicants must meet or exceed the entry requirements as stated in their formal UCAS offer before August 31, 2026, and must confirm the University of Bristol as their Firm choice offer in UCAS.
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Postgraduate applicants must meet or exceed the entry requirements as stated by the University of Bristol.
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Applicants must not already be in receipt of other funding which would equate to more than the full cost of tuition fees alongside a Bristol scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit

Education Level	Undergraduate, Masters
Course / Stream	Undergraduate, Masters
Income Limit	No income bar
Category / Caste	General, OBC, SC, ST
Domicile State	All India

Mandatory Documents Checklist

✓University of Bristol application ID (Student ID, Kaplan ID, or UCAS ID)
✓Answers to three short essay questions within the online scholarship application form

Selection Process

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Candidates are selected based on academic excellence and ambition
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To be considered, applicants must have applied to an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate course at the University of Bristol for September 2026 entry and be classified as an overseas student for fee purposes
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The application process involves completing a single online international scholarships application form, and candidates are automatically considered for all eligible Think Big awards
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Responses to scholarship application essay questions are a key part of the selection process
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Courses in Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Science are generally not eligible for Think Big undergraduate scholarships.

Renewal Policy

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Undergraduate scholarships are awarded for up to four years of study, subject to maintaining satisfactory academic progress throughout the program
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Postgraduate scholarships are typically awarded for the first year of study
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The scholarships are non-transferable, and if a student defers their admission, the award does not transfer to the new academic year
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Only one scholarship per applicant will be accepted.

How to Apply Online

Applications are submitted online via the official portal. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.

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Apply for Admission
First, you must apply to study an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate course at the University of Bristol.
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Obtain Application ID
After submitting your course application, you will receive an application ID (this could be a Student ID, Kaplan ID, or UCAS ID), which is required for the scholarship application.
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Prepare Scholarship Application
Read through the scholarship application guidance and draft your answers for the essay questions in a separate document beforehand.
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Complete Online Form
Access and complete the international scholarships online application form. This single form will consider you for all eligible Think Big awards.
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Submit Application
Ensure all details are accurate as no changes can be made after submission. Submit the application before the stated deadline.
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Confirmation
You will receive an email confirming receipt of your scholarship application. Check your junk or spam folder if you do not receive it.

Common Questions (FAQs)

What is the application deadline for the Bristol University Think Big Scholarships?

For the academic year 2026, applications for the Think Big Scholarships closed on 10 April 2026 at 10 am UK time. Typically, applications for the following academic year open around October.

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