Who can apply for University of Bristol international undergraduate scholarships, and which courses are eligible?

You can apply for University of Bristol international undergraduate scholarships if you:

• are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes, regardless of which country you are from;
• have applied to study any full-time undergraduate course (excluding medicine, dentistry and veterinary science courses) at the University of Bristol, starting in 2024.

Do I need to have applied for a course at the University of Bristol before I apply for the University of Bristol international undergraduate scholarships?

Yes. You need to have already applied to study at the University of Bristol starting in 2024 to apply for the University of Bristol international undergraduate scholarships.

You will need to include your UCAS ID, Student ID or Kaplan ID on the application form. We will not consider your application without this.

Do I need to have an offer to study at the University of Bristol to be able to apply for the University of Bristol international undergraduate scholarships?

No. As long as you meet the eligibility requirements and you have submitted an application to study at the University of Bristol, you can apply for the University of Bristol international undergraduate scholarships, even if you have not yet received an offer.

I am applying for more than one course at the University of Bristol. How should I complete the international scholarships application form?

If you have applied to study more than one course at the University of Bristol, select the course you would most like to be considered for.

If the course you intend to study changes from your initial choice, contact international-scholarships@bristol.ac.uk with the details. 

What documents do I need to apply for the University of Bristol international undergraduate scholarships?

You do not need to submit any documentation when applying for the University of Bristol international undergraduate scholarships.

You just need to complete the online international scholarships application form after you have submitted an application to study at the University of Bristol.

What is a UCAS ID, student ID or Kaplan ID?

UCAS ID (UCAS Personal ID): This is the number given to you in your welcome email when you registered with UCAS. If you cannot remember what your UCAS ID is, you can search for it on the UCAS Track website.

Student ID: If you have applied via the International Foundation programme pathway, use your University of Bristol student ID. If you are a Global Transfer Programme student, you will receive a student ID after applying. This is the number given to you in your welcome email when you applied to the Global Transfer Programme. If you are unsure of your student ID, contact your International Partnerships Team at global-transfer-students@bristol.ac.uk.

Kaplan ID: If you are a Kaplan International College (KICL) student, you will need to use your Kaplan ID number.

Is there an age restriction for applying for the University of Bristol international undergraduate scholarships?

No. There is no age restriction for students applying for the University of Bristol international undergraduate scholarships.

Am I eligible for a University of Bristol international undergraduate scholarship if I select Bristol as my insurance choice in UCAS?

You do not need to decide your firm and insurance choices in UCAS at the point of submitting a University of Bristol international undergraduate scholarship application.

However, you will need to select Bristol as your firm choice by your UCAS deadline to receive an international scholarship from the University of Bristol. If you select Bristol as your insurance choice, your scholarship offer will be withdrawn.

If I have applied for more than one University scholarship, can I still I apply for the University of Bristol international undergraduate scholarships?

When you complete the online international scholarships application form, we will automatically consider you for all University of Bristol scholarships that you are eligible for.

You can only accept one tuition fee scholarship from the University. However, you may still be eligible for a scholarship or bursary towards your living costs, which we can award in addition to a tuition fee scholarship.

Do the University of Bristol international undergraduate scholarships cover living expenses or air fare?

There are two awards that contribute towards living expenses:

• Think Big bursaries for sciences
• Think Big living cost bursaries

These awards are only available during the first year of study.

All other University of Bristol international undergraduate scholarships are towards tuition fees only and will not cover any living expenses, air fares or other expenses. 

Under UKVI regulations, you will need to show that you have sufficient funds to support yourself while studying in the UK. Find out more about money required for student visa applications.

If you are eligible for any undergraduate bursaries, we will automatically consider your application for these too. Check our international scholarships web page for a full list of available scholarships.

Do I need to meet any English language requirements to be able to apply for the University of Bristol international undergraduate scholarships?

No. You will not need to meet any English language requirements to apply for the University of Bristol international undergraduate scholarships.

However, you will need to meet any conditions of the academic offer for your course to be successfully awarded a University of Bristol international undergraduate scholarship. This may include English language requirements.

Will I receive individual feedback on my application if I am unsuccessful?

No. Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications we receive, we cannot provide individual feedback to applicants who are unsuccessful.

Will a list of successful applicants be published on the University's website?

No. We contact all applicants by email and we do not publish the total number of allocated awards. We will contact successful applicants by 8 April 2024. We will contact unsuccessful applicants shortly after this date.

Can the University give me an early decision?

No. The University must follow the correct procedure to make sure that all applicants are considered fairly.