BRISTOL'S VICE CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP

Stated amount: 332,100 The Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship offered by the University of Bristol offers an excellent chance to students with an exceptional background in extracurricular activities. The scholarship awards an amount of up to 3,000 GBP that is split into three equal instalments.

1. If an applicant fails to accept their offer or declines the scholarship, the scholarship would be offered to a reserve applicant.
2. The award winners would be required to submit a termly report, to the Student Funding Office, constituting the information regarding the contribution they’ve made during the previous term.
3. The department would provide feedback regarding the same and if the contribution is found satisfactory, the student would be receiving the next instalment as agreed upon. The scholarship amount is sent directly to the bank account mentioned by the student in the University portal. The scholarship is renewable and goes on for three years provided the student fulfills the eligibility criteria for renewable. The award winner is required to confirm the acceptance of the scholarship by receipt of an email to the Student Funding Office, before starting at Bristol in September. Up to 20 awards of up to £3,000 are made each year. The scholarship is awarded for three years of study, as long as you meet the criteria for renewal. Students on undergraduate courses lasting longer than three years are welcome to apply, but the funding will only be guaranteed for the first three years.

After your program enrollment, you will be automatically considered for this scholarship. You are not required to pay separate application fee. There are two application forms, one for students with an interest in Music or Drama and one for Sports (which includes the application for the University’s Performance Squad). Applications entry are open from December until March. Applicants must:

1. Apply through UCAS application for a UG admission to the University of Bristol by January in the year of admission.
2. Submit a separate Bristol’s Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship application directly to the Student Funding Office
3. Applicants must provide a reference and email it to vc-scholarship@bristol.ac.uk before filling out the scholarship application form
4. Students must accept the admission offer on an eligible UG program September.
5. In case of a conditional admission offer, the student must fulfil any specified conditions and have their place confirmed by September.
6. Applications can be made before any admission notification from the university The application process for Bristol’s Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship does not influence or affect the admission offer at the University of Bristol. All scholarship applications must be received by the university before the deadline. Any late application won’t be entertained by the university.

The applications received before the deadline would only be taken into consideration. No late applications will be entertained. The School Funding Office collects all the Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship applications which are sent to the respective departments, i.e., music, drama, and sports. The departments assess the applications and categorize whether they’re recommended for an offer, placed on the reserve list or marked unsuccessful. Applications that are recommended for an offer or placed on a reserve list are ranked in order and are later sent to Pro Vice-Chancellors for final approval. The selection process for every individual section is as follows:

1. Music: Students who are shortlisted for a scholarship will be required to submit an audition video recording that has been certified by their school or instrumental/vocal teacher. Full details will be sent to shortlisted applicants. Please do not submit a recording with your initial application. Any such submission will be disregarded.
2. Sport: Shortlisted applicants would be required to attend a group interview with the Performance Sports Staff to be assessed for the suitability of the award and becoming a member of the Performance Sport Squad. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of the interview. The interview will take place in April in Bristol.
3. Drama: Drama category applicants would be selected based on the strength of their application and would not be expected to attend an interview or audition. If the candidate is placed on the reserve list, the application may be converted to a successful award.