The one-year postgraduate scholarship is worth £13,000 towards tuition, with one award for India. You need an offer first, so the time to start is now
The University of Bristol is accepting applications for its GREAT Scholarships for September 2027 entry. Each scholarship is worth £13,000 towards postgraduate tuition fees, and one scholarship is available per country, India included. Applications close at 1 pm UK time on Friday, March 19, 2027, and applicants must already hold an offer for a one-year, full-time postgraduate degree starting in September 2027.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount: £13,000 towards postgraduate tuition fees
- Number of awards: One scholarship per country
- Entry: September 2027
- Deadline: 1 pm UK time, Friday, March 19, 2027
- Course requirement: A one-year, full-time postgraduate degree starting September 2027. The page lists no subject exclusions
- Offer needed first: Applicants must already hold an offer, conditional or unconditional, for the course
- Eligibility, as worded on Bristol's page: Applicants must "have permanent residency and a passport for India, Malaysia, or the USA" and be classed as an overseas student for fee purposes. The page's metadata lists a different set of countries, but India appears in both, so check the official terms for your own situation
- How to apply: One application form, which Bristol uses to consider you for every international scholarship you are eligible for
- What the page does not say: The selection criteria, the date results are announced, and whether the scholarship can be combined with other funding. These are covered in the terms and conditions and the application timeline on Bristol's website
What this means for applicants
With a single award for India, competition is likely to be strong, so this is a scholarship to prepare for rather than something to apply for at the last minute. The most important point is the order of steps: Bristol requires an offer before you can apply for the scholarship. That means your first task is a complete, well-prepared application for the course itself, and the offer is what unlocks the scholarship application.
The £13,000 is a contribution towards tuition, not a full scholarship. It is best treated as part of a funding plan that also covers living costs, the Immigration Health Surcharge and the funds required for the UK Student visa. Applicants should look at the course fees on Bristol's website and plan for the difference.
Bristol's page does not state the selection criteria, so students should read the terms and conditions and the application timeline before applying, and not assume how applications will be judged.
What you can do
- Apply for your course early. You cannot apply for the scholarship until you hold an offer, so submit your Bristol application well before the March 19 deadline and allow time for the decision.
- Check that the course is a one-year, full-time postgraduate degree starting in September 2027.
- Read Bristol's eligibility criteria and terms and conditions, including the wording on residency and passport, to confirm you qualify.
- Prepare your documents now: transcripts, references, English language evidence and a clear statement of why you chose the course.
- Plan your finances for the full cost of study. Work out the remaining tuition, living costs and visa funds, and treat the scholarship as a possible contribution only.
- Check Bristol's page for the application timeline and results date once you apply.
IRS Study Abroad, Kottayam, helps UK-bound students prepare complete, accurate applications, from choosing a course to submitting documents on time, so you hold an offer well before a scholarship deadline.
Source: University of Bristol, "GREAT Scholarships 2027" page (applications for September 2027 entry open; deadline March 19, 2027). The British Council's Bristol GREAT page for the 2026-27 round has closed. Check Bristol's website for the full terms and the current list of eligible countries.
