Scholarships and Bursaries
We have invested up to £5 million in Think Big scholarships to help international students come to Bristol in 2026, along with bursaries exclusive to students from our partner universities who apply to Bristol via the Global Transfer Programme.
As an international student joining us on our Global Transfer Programme, there are three funding opportunities you can apply for:
See below for key application deadlines.
You will only submit one application.
We will then automatically consider you against all different types of financial support, including the Global Transfer Bursary and the Think Big Scholarship Programme.
You are only able to receive one scholarship/fee discount. If you are shortlisted for more than one scholarship/fee discount, you will automatically be awarded the higher amount. The Global Transfer Bursary is not considered a scholarship, which means you can receive both the bursary and a scholarship.
Think Big Scholarship Programme
Our flagship Think Big Scholarships support international students with tuition fee discounts for undergraduate and postgraduate study. These are competitive awards available to students from various countries.
Think Big
Our Think Big Scholarships are available to undergraduate and postgraduate students
Subject-specific scholarships
You may also be eligible for subject-specific international scholarships, which are available for postgraduate and undergraduate students. These will vary by level of study and are subject to change each year
Additional scholarships
With our prestigious external scholarship partners, we offer a range of scholarships for students from specific regions.
For information on all the scholarships available, please visit our International Scholarships webpage.
The award of each scholarship will vary, however values range from £3,000 to £26,000
Look at each individual scholarship to see how much they are worth.
In order to apply for our international scholarships you need to have already applied to study at the University of Bristol via the Global Transfer Programme and received an offer.
Apply using the international scholarships online application form. You can find more details about this form in our guidance on how to apply for international scholarships.
The application process is the same for all University of Bristol international scholarships so the terms and conditions are the same too. Read the terms and conditions before applying.
Undergraduate students, please select ‘Global Transfer Programme’ in the question ‘How did you apply for your undergraduate course’
If you apply for a scholarship, you will also automatically be considered for any other University of Bristol international scholarships that you are eligible for and the Global Transfer Bursary. You do not need to submit separate applications.
Please check the International Scholarships webpage for deadline information.
Global Transfer Bursary
The Global Transfer Bursary is exclusive for students from our partner universities who apply via the Global Transfer Programme. It is to be used towards living costs to support you as you study at the University of Bristol.
Successful applicants will receive the bursary once they have arrived at the University of Bristol and the funds will be transferred directly into your UK bank account.
We have bursaries of £3,000 available.
In order to apply for the bursary you need to have already applied to study at the University of Bristol via the Global Transfer Programme and received an offer.
Apply using the international scholarships online application form. You can find more details about this form in our guidance on how to apply for international scholarships.
Undergraduate students: please select ‘Global Transfer Programme’ in the question ‘How did you apply for your undergraduate course’
If you apply for this bursary, you will also automatically be considered for any other University of Bristol international scholarships that you are eligible for. You do not need to submit multiple applications.
Please check the International Scholarships webpage for deadline information.
Key dates for Global Transfer Programme students
Deadlines for our scholarships and bursaries vary each year, and exact dates will be listed on our International Scholarships webpage when confirmed.
How to Apply for the Global Transfer Programme?
Check the options available to you based on your current university when you are ready to apply, and simply complete our online application form here.
No CV or deposit is required, and you should provide proof of meeting your course entry requirements by early August.
Full information about course entry requirements and other details can be found in your Transfer Plan.
If you have any questions about scholarships or the application process, please contact global-transfer-student@bristol.ac.uk