Think Big Scholarships (up to £26,000) at University of Bristol - Bachelor's and Masters
In this conversation, we host Caroline Kivungi, a recent MSc graduate from @UniversityOfBristol [University of Bristol] with a degree in Education (Policy and International Development) and she holds a Bachelor's of Education degree from Kenyatta University, Kenya. This conversation focuses on The Think Big scholarship which aims to support students in their journey to complete their MSc at Bristol. Funding is available for both Bachelor's and Master's degree. To apply for this scholarship, follow this link: Undergraduate: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/students/support/finances/scholarships/think-big-undergraduate/ Postgraduate: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/students/support/finances/scholarships/think-big-postgraduate/ Connect with Caroline on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinekivungi/ You host on This podcast was Omae Joseph and he can be contacted on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omae-joseph/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@omae_joseph Did you know that applying for a Master's Degree in the UK is free for most institutions? Get all the details you need about how to make a succcessful application here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r35zp8KxmJA You can now book a one on one appointment with our team to get all your scholarship questions answered. To reach us, you can either opt to contact the show host on TikTok or use our social media channels on LinkedIn and Facebook. For more content on Careers, Lifestyle, Research and Scholarships, remember to subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
Video Chapters
- 0:00 Overview of the Think Big Scholarship
- 1:19 What the scholarship looks for in global leaders
- 2:43 From losing a job to finding a new path
- 4:20 Why you need a university offer first
- 7:22 Understanding eligible courses at Bristol
- 9:33 Requirements: Grades vs. work experience
- 11:58 Proving your leadership and social impact
- 14:26 Tips for writing a compelling application
- 17:15 Best resources for aspiring scholars
Original Output
0:00 Overview of the Think Big Scholarship 1:19 What the scholarship looks for in global leaders 2:43 From losing a job to finding a new path 4:20 Why you need a university offer first 7:22 Understanding eligible courses at Bristol 9:33 Requirements: Grades vs. work experience 11:58 Proving your leadership and social impact 14:26 Tips for writing a compelling application 17:15 Best resources for aspiring scholars Timestamps by StampBot 🤖 (488-think-big-scholarships-up-to-26-000-at-university-of-bristol)
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0:00 Introduction to Caroline Kivongi and the Bristol Think Big scholarship 0:46 Caroline describes her ambitious personality and her journey to Bristol 1:19 What the Think Big scholarship means for young global leaders 1:53 How Caroline discovered the scholarship while working in rural areas 2:43 Why losing a job during COVID sparked a new path 4:20 The importance of securing a university offer before applying for funding 7:22 Exploring the wide range of eligible courses at Bristol University 8:20 Defining what a taught masters program looks like in practice 9:33 Grade requirements and how experience impacts the admission process 10:48 Balancing professional charity work while completing an undergraduate degree 11:58 Showing value to society through leadership even without work experience 14:26 Writing a compelling statement of purpose that highlights future goals 15:20 Why authenticity matters more than using AI for your application 17:15 Using LinkedIn and YouTube to find guidance from successful scholars Timestamps by StampBot 🤖 (488-think-big-scholarships-up-to-26-000-at-university-of-bristol)