Think Big Career Accelerator
Think Big Career Accelerator is a bespoke employability scholarship programme for master's students, designed to boost your confidence in finding employment or advancing your career after graduation.
Scholars will be invited to attend a programme of exclusive career events, workshops and networking opportunities, and receive a £3,000 scholarship.
Think Big Career Accelerator scholarship applications will open for 2026 entry in October 2025.
The information on this page refers to 2025 entry. Updated information will be published when 2026 applications open.
Eligibility
The Think Big Career Accelerator is for applicants with overseas fee status who have applied for an eligible master's programme. The criteria is the same as what is listed on the Think Big postgraduate award webpage.
In 2025 there were up to 350 Career Accelerator awards available:
- Up to 200 awards for eligible master's programmes in the Business School;
- Up to 100 awards for eligible master's programmes in Engineering schools;
- And up to 50 awards for all other eligible master's programmes.
An updated list of awards for 2026 will be published when applications open in October 2025.
What's included
The Think Big Career Accelerator will include:
- An exclusive welcome reception with fellow scholars and esteemed academics
- A series of lectures led by distinguished University of Bristol professors and the chance to attend prestigious guest speaker events.
- Think Big Career Accelerator workshops, providing insights on how to find your ideal role, prepare for job applications, enhance your CV and improve interview skills
The Career Accelerator also includes a £3,000 scholarship towards your tuition fees.
How to apply
Our simple online form makes it easy to apply for the Career Accelerator, as well as our Think Big postgraduate scholarship and all other University of Bristol international scholarships. You will only need to complete one form to be considered for all relevant scholarships.
You must submit an application to study at the University of Bristol before applying for these scholarships.
The Think Big Career Accelerator award cannot be used together with a Think Big postgraduate scholarship.