Bristol University Think Big Scholarships Apply Online 2026
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
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**Apply for Admission:** Submit an application to study an eligible full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course at the University of Bristol for September 2026 entry.
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**Receive Application ID:** After applying for admission, you will receive an application ID (Student ID, Kaplan ID, or UCAS ID). You do not need to have received a formal offer of study before applying for the scholarship, but you must have an application ID.
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**Access Scholarship Form:** Navigate to the University of Bristol's international scholarships webpage and access the online scholarship application form.
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**Prepare Answers:** Draft your answers for the three essay questions in a separate document (each with a maximum character count of 1000, including spaces) before transferring them to the online form. The questions assess your achievements, ambassadorial potential, and future plans/attraction to Bristol.
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**Submit Scholarship Application:** Complete and submit the International Scholarships online application form by the deadline (April 10, 2026, 10 AM UK time for 2026/2027 entry).
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**Receive Offer (Post-Scholarship Application):** Ensure you receive an offer to study at the University of Bristol by April 24, 2026, as failure to do so will result in withdrawal of your scholarship application.
FAQs for Bristol University Think Big Scholarships
Q.Do I need to have an offer of admission before applying for the Think Big Scholarship?
No, you do not need to have received a formal offer to study before submitting your international scholarship application. However, you must have already applied to an eligible course at the University of Bristol and received an application ID. For 2026/2027 entry, you must receive an offer to study by April 24, 2026, or your scholarship application will be withdrawn.
Q.What does the Think Big Scholarship cover?
The Think Big Scholarship provides funding towards your tuition fees, applied as a direct discount. It does not offer a cash alternative for the tuition fee component. Additionally, postgraduate applicants may be eligible for a £3,000 living cost bursary, paid directly into their bank account during their first year of study, or a £3,000 Think Big Career Accelerator scholarship.
Q.Can I defer my Think Big Scholarship to a later academic year?
No, Think Big Scholarship awards are valid for entry in September 2026 only and cannot be deferred. If you choose to defer your place at the University, your scholarship cannot be transferred to the deferred year.
Q.Are there specific courses ineligible for the Think Big Scholarships?
Yes, for undergraduate students, courses in the Bristol Dental School and the Bristol Medical School are not eligible for Think Big undergraduate scholarships. Generally, eligible programs are full-time undergraduate or one-year full-time postgraduate courses, or specific two-year postgraduate programs.