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 for 2026-27 entry are now closed. 

References

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

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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