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Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

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

The scholarship supports new undergraduate students who have outstanding potential in drama, music or sport.

Up to 20 awards are made each year. The awards are up to £3,000 a year.

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 2023
  • an International or Home (UK) student.

For more eligibility criteria, read the scholarship terms and conditions.

For the scholarship to be renewed year on year, you must continue your academic progress and also maintain your level of engagement with your area of specialism: drama, music or sport.

How to apply

There are two application forms, one for students with an interest in Music or Drama and one for Sport (which includes the application for the University’s Performance Squad).

Find out more about how to apply, and the application forms.

If you have any questions contact scholarships-bursaries@bristol.ac.uk.

As part of your application, you will need to provide a reference. Take a look at our guidance for referees.

Deadline

Applications for 2023/24 entrants are open from 12 December 2022 until 10 am on 6 March 2023. Late applications will not be accepted.

Information about the application cycle for 2024/25 entrants will be updated in Autumn 2023.

Assessment process

Scholarship applications are considered by the Music, Drama or Sport department, and the Pro Vice-Chancellors.

The Money Advice and Funding team aim to notify all applicants of the outcome of their application by Monday 8th May 2023.

Further details

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.

Georgie Twigg, Olympic gold medallist
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