Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

Supporting students with exceptional musical, dramatic or sporting talent within or outside of their field of academic study.

The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship supports students with outstanding potential in drama, music, or sport.

The Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship provides an award of £1,552 in three instalments for one year.

Successful scholars may apply again in future years if they demonstrate exceptional ability and commitment while a recipient.

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 study at the University of Bristol in the 2026/27 academic
  • an International or Home (UK) student.

You can apply for a Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship even if you are not studying or looking to study a course within its department.

Postgraduate students are not currently able to apply for a Drama scholarship.

Read the full eligibility criteria.

 

How to apply

Applications open on Wednesday 10 December 2025. 

You can apply via the online application form. 

References

You need to provide contact details for a reference as part of your application.

Deadline

Applications for 2026/27 entry open at 8 am Wednesday 10 December 2025 and close at 11.59 pm Sunday 1 March 2026.

Assessment process

Scholarship applications are considered by:

  • the Music, Drama, or Sport department

Applicants who are successful will be invited to audition / interview for a place on the scheme. The Scholarships and Bursaries team aims to notify all applicants of the outcome of their application by Thursday 30 April 2026.

Further details

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