Successful applicants will receive a £3,000 scholarship and have the chance to attend a programme of exclusive career events, workshops and networking opportunities.

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.

There are 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.

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

Please note that the above programme is subject to approval.

The Career Accelerator also includes a £3,000 scholarship that can be used 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.

You cannot receive both a Think Big Career Accelerator award and a Think Big postgraduate scholarship.

Apply now for the Think Big Career Accelerator

Application timeline

Candidates who are awarded a Think Big Career Accelerator in Round 1 will still be considered for a Think Big postgraduate scholarship in Round 2. If successful, the Think Big Career Accelerator award will be upgraded to a Think Big postgraduate scholarship.