The honest guide to becoming an engineer in the UK

Newsletter
BorntoEngineer
Get the weekly newsletter

ScholarshipUniversity of Bristol

Think Big Undergraduate Scholarships (Bristol)

Bristol's scholarships for international undergraduates; engineering courses are eligible.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
University of Bristol[1]
Who it’s for
International (overseas-fee) applicants to Bristol, including engineering[2]
Worth
£6,500 or £13,000 a year for up to four years[1]
Year groups
Year 13
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

3 sources

  1. University of Bristol

    International scholarships

    Think Big undergraduate scholarships are valued at £6,500 and £13,000 for up to four years of study.

    Checked 14 October 2026

  2. University of Bristol

    Think Big scholarships

    have already applied to start an eligible course in September 2026; and you are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes.

    Checked 14 October 2026

  3. University of Bristol

    International scholarships

    Think Big Scholarship applications closed on 10 April 2026 at 10 am UK time.

    Checked 14 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

More scholarship opportunities

All opportunities

UKESF Scholarships

Closes in 2 days

ScholarshipUK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF)

Electronics employers sponsor undergraduates at 30 partner universities with a bursary, paid summer placements and mentoring.

Worth
£1,000 a year, plus paid summer placements of at least 8 weeks
Who
Electronics undergraduates at partner universities, not in their first or final year
Deadline
Apply to one employer first; UKESF then invites you to apply to more

Visit ukesf.org (opens in a new tab)Details: UKESF Scholarships

Newcastle University engineering scholarships

Closes in 9 days

ScholarshipNewcastle University

Donor-funded scholarships for first-year engineering students, including the Sandman (£2,000 a year) and John and Anne Scott (£3,000 a year) awards.

Worth
£1,000 to £9,000, depending on the award
Who
First-year engineering students at Newcastle; most awards are for widening participation students
Deadline
Apply on the Student Portal once you have enrolled

Visit ncl.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)Details: Newcastle University engineering scholarships

IET Power Academy

Closes in 21 days

ScholarshipThe Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Industry-funded scholarships for power engineering students, with £3,000 a year, paid summer placements and a mentor. Up to 50 are awarded each year.

Worth
£3,000 a year, plus paid summer placements and an industry mentor
Who
Students starting, or in years 2 to 4 of, an accredited electrical, electronic or power engineering degree at a partner university
Deadline
Closes at 5pm; interviews in December and January

Visit theiet.org (opens in a new tab)Details: IET Power Academy