Think Big Postgraduate Award

Scholarship awards for postgraduate international students are valued at £6,500, £13,000 and £26,000 per year and can only be used towards the cost of tuition fees.

You can apply if you:

• Have applied to any eligible one-year, full-time taught master's programme, or one of eligible two-year programmes: MSc Social Work and MA Law
• Are starting your master's programme in September 2025
• Are classed as an overseas student for fee-paying purposes.

You do not need to have an offer to study before submitting an international scholarship application.

Are classed as an overseas student for fee-paying purposes.

Apply using the postgraduate international scholarships online application form.

You can find out more details about completing this form in guidance on how to apply for international scholarships.

Updated information will be published when 2026 applications open.

You do not need to submit any documentation when applying for the University of Bristol international postgraduate scholarships.

Application tips

• Ensure you are completing the correct form for your study level. 
• The form cannot save your progress. Complete the application form in one session. Once you submit your application you cannot make any changes to your application after submission.
• You'll get an email confirming receipt of your application. Check your junk or spam folder if you do not receive it.
• If you're using a smartphone to apply, turn it to landscape mode for a better view of the text.