Scholarships at University of Bristol

The UWE Bristol Global Success Scholarship is a three-year award for international undergraduate students at UWE Bristol.

The scholarship offers a £3,000 tuition fee discount each year, helping students develop academically, professionally and personally, while actively contributing to the UWE Bristol community. 

• £3,000 tuition fee reduction per year.

• Total scholarship value: up to £9,000 over three years.

Eligibility

• Open to new international undergraduate students starting from the 2025/26 academic year.

• Applicants must firmly accept their Offer to study with UWE Bristol.

• Scholarships can only be applied after a deposit payment has been paid.

• Not available to students progressing from a partner institution or UWE Bristol, International College (Kaplan).

• Not available to those progressing from a partner institution onto an advanced entry year (YR2 or YR3), or any Top Up courses.

• Sponsored students (those receiving financial support from external organisations such as governments, companies, or charities) are not eligible.

Scholarship Value

• Worth up to £9,000 over three years (£12,000 for four-year courses).

• The scholarship is not available during placement/sandwich (compulsory or non-compulsory) or study abroad years.

• The full award depends on engagement in at least three ambassadorial activities each year.

• If the engagement conditions are not met, the scholarship reduces to £1,000 per year for the following year.

• The scholarship does not apply to re-sit years and cannot be transferred to another course.

Funding towards tuition fees for students in India, Mexico and Thailand applying for a one-year postgraduate course.

The award provides £13,000 towards your postgraduate tuition fees. One scholarship is available per country. 

This award is in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign. 

Eligibility

You can apply if you: 

• have permanent residency and a passport for India, Mexico or Thailand;

• are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes

  and

• already hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) to start a one-year full-time postgraduate degree in any subject, from September 2026. 

Deadline

The closing date for applications is 10 am (UK time) on Friday 10 April 2026. 

One scholarship of £26,000 is available, which must be used towards the cost of tuition fees for a one-year taught master's degree.

In addition to this, a living cost bursary of £3,000 will also be awarded to the successful awardee. This scholarship is aimed at supporting students who are in financial need.

Ms Sonali Siriwardena is delighted to honour the memory of late Mr Senathi Rajah with this scholarship. Mr Senathi Rajah was a former Senior partner of Julius & Creasy, one of the oldest civil law firms in Sri Lanka, and a much-respected mentor and benefactor of young professionals in Sri Lanka.

Eligibility

You can apply if you:

• are a national of Sri Lanka, holding a Sri Lankan passport.

• already have applied to start a one-year full-time master's degree at the University of Bristol in September 2025.

• are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes.

Think Big Career Accelerator is a bespoke employability scholarship programme for master's students, designed to boost your confidence in finding employment or advancing your career after graduation.

Scholars will be invited to attend a programme of career events, workshops and networking opportunities, and receive a £3,000 scholarship.

Eligibility

The Think Big Career Accelerator is for applicants with overseas fee status who have applied for an eligible master's programme. 

The Career Accelerator launched in 2025 for eligible postgraduate taught master's programmes, thanks to additional funding from the Business School and the Faculty of Science & Engineering.

In 2026 we are delighted to announce that all one-year postgraduate masters programmes are now eligible for the Think Big Career Accelerator, including MRes programmes. 

There are additional Career Accelerator awards for applicants studying in the following subject areas:

• Business School

• Faculty of Science & Engineering

• School of Modern Languages

• School of Economics

• Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

What's included

The Think Big Career Accelerator will include:

• Access to the exclusive online Career Accelerator pathway offering a year-long journey of career preparation, growth and reflection 

• Welcome reception with fellow scholars and esteemed academics.

• A series of lectures led by distinguished University of Bristol professors and the chance to attend prestigious guest speaker events.

• Think Big Career Accelerator workshops, providing insights on how to find your ideal role, prepare for job applications, enhance your CV and improve interview skills.

The Career Accelerator also includes a £3,000 scholarship towards your tuition fees.

Think Big Scholarship applications close on 10 April 2026 at 10 am UK time.

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.