Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
Supporting students with exceptional musical, dramatic or sporting talent outside their field of academic study.
The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship supports new undergraduate students with outstanding potential in drama, music, or sport.
Up to 20 awards of £1000 to £3,000 are made each year. The scholarship is awarded for three years of study, as long as you meet the criteria for renewal. Students on undergraduate courses lasting longer than three years are welcome to apply, but the funding will only be guaranteed for the first three years.
Awards are made on a competitive basis, with some minimum criteria. They are not means-tested.
Eligibility
You can apply if you are:
- intending to start studying at the University of Bristol in the autumn of 2025
- an International or Home (UK) student.
The scheme is designed to attract students with exceptional abilities outside their normal field of study.
Read the full eligibility criteria.
How to apply
Applications open on Monday 11 December 2024.
There are three separate application forms for Drama, Music, and Sport (which includes the application for the University's Performance Squad).
- Drama Scholarship online application form
- Music Scholarship online application form
- Sport Scholarship online application form.
References
You need to provide a reference to support your application before you apply. Your referee must submit your reference via the online reference submission form. Read the guidance for referees to find out more.
We cannot accept applications without a supporting reference.
Deadline
Applications for 2025/26 entry close at 12 midday Monday 5 March 2025.
Assessment process
Scholarship applications are considered by:
- the Music, Drama, or Sport department
- and the Pro Vice-Chancellors.
The Scholarships and Bursaries team aims to notify all applicants of the outcome of their application by Wednesday 30 April 2025.
Further details
Read our:
Contacts
For questions about the application form for the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship: email scholarships-bursaries@bristol.ac.uk.
Department of Theatre: Jan Wozniak, email jan.wozniak@bristol.ac.uk
Department of Music: Professor John Pickard, email John.Pickard@bristol.ac.uk
Sport, Exercise and Health: Matt Paine, email Matt.Paine@bristol.ac.uk
Receiving a Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship was a massive honour and it gave me access to a whole range of services which allowed me to maintain an intensive training regime while continuing my studies.