Think Big Undergraduate Award at University of Bristol 2026

Tong Jing Ying from Malaysia is currently pursuing a degree in Biochemistry with Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at the University of Bristol, supported by the Think Big Undergraduate Scholarship. Coming from a business background without prior biology education, she transitioned into science out of curiosity about disease mechanisms and a passion for applying research to real-life health solutions. She prepared by excelling in her foundation and first-year studies at Taylor’s University with a 3.97 CGPA, actively engaging in science communication and club leadership, and submitting a clear, goal-driven scholarship application supported by webinar insights.

Explore her story to see how determination and self-awareness can bridge academic gaps and open doors through scholarships like Think Big.

Konstantinos Kariotis from Greece is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at the University of Bristol, supported by the highly competitive Think Big Scholarship. With a deep interest in synthetic biology and bioengineering, his academic journey began at Anatolia College in Thessaloniki, where he led an iGEM team and completed the International Baccalaureate. He chose Bristol over multiple U.S. scholarship offers due to the university’s strengths in his chosen field.

Read his story to discover how self-awareness, long-term preparation, and a clear future vision can make your scholarship application stand out.

Niall Quadros from India is pursuing Aerospace Engineering at the University of Bristol, inspired by his passion for Formula One and rocket engine design. He was awarded the Think Big Scholarship, receiving £6,500 per year, after preparing strong essay responses that showcased his ambitions and authentic story.

His journey shows how aligning passion with academics and presenting a clear, realistic narrative can help secure competitive scholarships like Think Big.