{"id":8156,"date":"2026-01-26T08:45:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T08:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.makeoverarena.com\/?p=8156"},"modified":"2026-08-19T07:34:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T07:34:06","slug":"think-big-scholarship-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.makeoverarena.com\/blog\/think-big-scholarship-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Bristol Think Big Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded UK Scholarship for International Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re an international student dreaming of studying in the UK, the University of Bristol Think Big Scholarship 2026 could be your gateway to a world-class education. This competitive funding opportunity supports high-potential students by covering significant tuition costs and offering career-boosting benefits \u2014 making it one of the most sought-after scholarships with a deadline in April 2026.<\/p>\n

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University of Bristol Think Big Scholarship 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Below, you\u2019ll find a detailed breakdown, including who can apply, what\u2019s covered, how to apply, and key tips to increase your chances of success.<\/p>\n

Think Big Scholarship 2026 Application Timeline<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Before starting your scholarship application, you must have\u00a0applied to study at the University of Bristol and received an application ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date<\/strong><\/td>\nEvent<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21 October 2025<\/td>\nScholarship applications open at 10:00 am UK time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14 January 2026<\/td>\nCareer Accelerator Round 1 early consideration deadline (Postgraduate only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 2026<\/td>\nCareer Accelerator Round 1 outcomes shared (Postgraduate only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10 April 2026<\/td>\nThink Big Scholarship applications close at 10:00 am UK time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Late May 2026<\/td>\nThink Big outcomes shared<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Late May 2026<\/td>\nThink Big Offer Holder deadline to accept the scholarship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July 2026<\/td>\nScholarship award letters shared with successful applicants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Candidates who are awarded a Think Big Career Accelerator in Round 1 will be considered for a Think Big Postgraduate Scholarship in May 2026. If you are successfully awarded a Think Big postgraduate scholarship, your Think Big Career Accelerator award will be updated to a Think Big Postgraduate Scholarship.<\/p>\n

University of Bristol Think Big Scholarship 2026 \u2014 Summary Table<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/strong><\/td>\nDetails<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Scholarship Name<\/strong><\/td>\nUniversity of Bristol Think Big Scholarship 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Host University<\/strong><\/td>\nUniversity of Bristol, United Kingdom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eligible Students<\/strong><\/td>\nInternational (Overseas fee status)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Level of Study<\/strong><\/td>\nUndergraduate & Postgraduate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Deadline<\/strong><\/td>\n10 April 2026 (10:00 AM UK time)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Award Types<\/strong><\/td>\nTuition fee scholarships + career support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate Awards<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a36,500 or \u00a313,000 per year (up to 4 years)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Postgraduate Awards<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a36,500, \u00a313,000, or \u00a326,000 (1 year)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Perk<\/strong><\/td>\nThink Big Career Accelerator (with potential \u00a33,000 bursary)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Study Start Date<\/strong><\/td>\nSeptember 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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What Is the Think Big Scholarship?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Think Big Scholarship is the flagship international scholarship programme by the University of Bristol<\/em> aimed at attracting standout global students to study undergraduate or master\u2019s degrees in the UK.<\/p>\n

Rather than offering full funding like a full-ride, Think Big provides substantial tuition reductions and additional career support opportunities tailored to help students succeed academically and professionally.<\/p>\n

Scholarship Benefits & Value<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Think Big Scholarship 2026<\/strong> offers different award levels depending on your study programme:<\/p>\n

Undergraduate Scholarships<\/strong><\/p>\n