Funding
Bristol graduates
University of Bristol alumni who go on to study for a postgraduate degree – either taught or research – at Bristol can benefit from a 10 percent reduction in tuition fees.
Taught awards for academic year 2020/21
Postgraduate Loan
A postgraduate loan is now available to help you pay for your Master’s (MA/MPhil) course.
For more information about postgraduate loans, visit Student Finance England's (SFE’s) dedicated student finance zone on the Student Room.
International: Chevening Scholarships
Chevening is the UK government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders.
Deadline: Please check link for country specific deadlines.
MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship Scholarship
Last year we had a number of Santander Innovation Scholarships worth up to £3000 each, which were awarded as a one-off payment to the top students on the MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship programme at the beginning of their course.
Information for 2020/21 to follow.
International: Think Big Postgraduate Scholarship
The University of Bristol is pleased to be able to offer a number scholarships to International fee paying students starting a one-year, full-time taught postgraduate programme in September 2020. Please see the following link for more information on the scholarships available, including details on eligibility and how to apply: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/fees-funding/awards/think-big-postgraduate/
There are two application rounds for this scholarship:
- Round One Deadline: 29 March 2020
- Round Two Deadline: 14 June 2020
Please note: You will automatically be considered for rounds 1 and 2, so there is no need to submit your application again if you are not made an offer in round 1.
International: Think Big about Arts Scholarships
The University of Bristol is pleased to be able to offer four scholarships to International fee paying students starting a one-year, full-time MA or MPhil programme within the Faculty of Arts in September 2020. Please see the following link for more information on the scholarships available, including details on eligibility and how to apply: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/fees-funding/awards/think-big-arts/
There are two application rounds for this scholarship:
- Round One Deadline: 29 March 2020
- Round Two Deadline: 14 June 2020
Please note: You will automatically be considered for rounds 1 and 2, so there is no need to submit your application again if you are not made an offer in round 1.
Research awards for academic year 2020/21
China Scholarship Council - University of Bristol Joint Scholarships Programme
The University of Bristol has a collaborative agreement with the China Scholarship Council to further the development of research collaborations between the UK and Chinese Universities and Research Institutions.
Successful candidates will receive tuition fees to cover the full period of the PhD, a stipend, a round-trip international airfare, visa and passport fees and high levels of research and professional skills training, coordinated by the Bristol Doctoral College.
Please click here for more information on this fantastic opportunity.
Deadline: You must submit your application for a postgraduate research programme by Noon on Monday 20 January 2020.
AHRC South, West and Wales Doctoral Training Partnership
The SWW DTP will be awarding approximately 30 doctoral studentships in the Arts and Humanities for entry in September 2020. SWW DTP studentships are for three years as standard (or part-time equivalent).
Please apply for the studentship via the SWW DTP website. Applications open on Monday 2 December 2019. You will need to submit your application to the SWW DTP and apply for a place to study at the University of Bristol before the deadline of Monday 27 January 2020. These scholarships are for new students commencing their studies in September 2020.
Deadline: Both applications must be submitted by Monday 27 January 2020
University of Bristol Faculty of Arts Scholarships
The Faculty of Arts is pleased to be able to offer a number of full UK/EU PhD Scholarship (fees and maintenance grant) or International Fees Bursary’s (fee award only) to candidates demonstrating exceptional research potential starting their PhD in September 2020.
Please download the following document for more information: Faculty of Arts Scholarship details 2020 (PDF, 133kB)
Students must have submitted a full application and all relevant additional documentation by 12 noon on the day of the deadline to be considered. Please note that we cannot guarantee that any applications submitted incomplete will be considered in time.
Deadline: 12 noon on Monday 10th February 2020. Please note that the application must be submitted complete in order to be considered for the scholarship.