Think Big scholarship application guidance

Guidance to help you complete your Think Big undergraduate or postgraduate scholarship application.

Think Big 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.

Before you start your Think Big Scholarship application

Before beginning your scholarship application form, you must have completed these steps:

  1. Submitted an application to study at the University of Bristol
  2. Received your application ID (this will be a Student ID, Kaplan ID or UCAS ID)
  3. Prepare your scholarship application answers

You can find out more information about how to apply to study at the University of Bristol on our international student webpages. 

Once you have received your application ID, you are ready to apply for an international scholarship.