Scholarships and Bursaries
We have invested in scholarships and bursaries that are exclusive for 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 two funding opportunities you can apply for:
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.
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.
Bursary value
We have bursaries of £3,000 available.
How to apply
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.
Application deadline
Undergraduate students: Applications will close at 10 am (UK time) on Monday 27 February 2023.
Postgraduate students: Applications will close at 10 am (UK time) on Monday 24 April 2023.
Think Big Scholarship Programme
The University of Bristol is investing £3 million in international scholarships for 2023 which you are eligible to apply for. These scholarships are provided via the Think Big Scholarship Programme. They are open to all international students applying to the University of Bristol. The scholarship will be used to reduce the cost of your study / tuition fee.
Applicants may also be eligible to receive a £3,000 living cost bursary during their first year of study.
Available scholarships
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.
Scholarship value
The award of each scholarship will vary, however values range from £6,500 to £26,000
Look at each individual scholarship to see how much they are worth.
Applicants may also be eligible to receive a £3,000 living cost bursary during their first year of study.
How to apply
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.
Application deadline
Undergraduate students: Applications will close at 10 am (UK time) on Monday 27 February 2023.
Postgraduate students: Applications will close at 10 am (UK time) on Monday 24 April 2023.
Apply now
Apply for the Global Transfer Bursary and scholarships using our online application form.