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.

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.

Scholars will be invited to attend a programme of career events, workshops and networking opportunities, and receive a £3,000 scholarship.

How to apply

You must submit an application to study at the University of Bristol before applying for an international scholarship. Read through the application guidance before starting your scholarship application.

Our simple online form makes it easy to apply for the Career Accelerator, as well as our Think Big postgraduate scholarship and any other University of Bristol international scholarships you are eligible for. You will only need to complete one form to be considered for all relevant scholarships.

The Think Big Career Accelerator award cannot be used together with a Think Big postgraduate scholarship.