University of Bristol
With Funding Available from the University of Bristol
Are you looking to make the most of your university summer? Join a team, live at the heart of a traditional village and work on projects that will leave a lasting impact on your future.
Challenge yourself with a team of like-minded students, whilst gaining extraordinary international experience, developing unique skills and making a real contribution to initiatives that are achieving ground-breaking results through inspiring partnerships.
Whether you are looking to enhance your university degree or embark on a meaningful adventure – our projects are ideal for students looking to expand their horizons and bridge the gap between university and graduate employment.
- Award-winning volunteering and internships, since 2009.
- 1-Month or 16-Day Projects in Fiji & Bali
- Support the achievement of the UN SDGs
- Work on behalf of exclusive partners, such as the Fijian Government
- Complete cultural immersion in a traditional village.
- Work on Business, Youth, Build, Mental Health or Sport initiatives.
- Develop employability skills, meet like-minded people and contribution to sustainable development.
- Project includes; food, accommodation, 24/7 in-country support, weekend adventures, domestic travel, and charity donation. (Flights not included).
- Project costs from £1,895. Apply for university funding up to £2,995!
Join a Discovery Session 
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University of Bristol, Tues, 21 Nov 2023, 5pm – 6pm, Wills Memorial Building Room 1.11 (Old Council Chamber)
Open Online Session, Every Monday at 5pm –Â 5.45pm (Register Here)
Funding is available from the Global Opportunities team at The University of Bristol for up to 40 students to join a Think Pacific project, during summer 2024. There are two grant rates available:
- Grant Rate A = £480 per person. Available for all undergraduate students not in their final year
- Grant Rate B = £2,995 (Fiji) per person or £2,785 (Bali) per person. Available for all home undergraduate students, not in their final year, who meet at least one of the ‘widening participation’ criteria below.
- There are x30 grants available for projects in Fiji and x10 grants for projects in Bali.
- Only projects 4-weeks or longer to be eligible for funding.
Application Process
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- Apply online to Think Pacific.
- Speak to Think Pacific team member to reserve a programme date, before 1st Feb.
- Apply to University of Bristol for funding, before 1st Feb.
- Confirm your place with Think Pacific
If you have any questions regarding funding and the application process, please contact the university team via: summer-abroad@bristol.ac.uk.
Turing funding
The University of Bristol has Turing funding for up to 40 students on this programme. The Turing Scheme is a UK government initiative. There are two grant rates available:
Turing grant rate A
- Cost of living grant: £480
Eligibility: All undergraduate students not in their final year
Turing grant rate B
- cost of living grant:£590
- travel grant: £1360
- the University of Bristol will make a contribution of £1,055 (Fiji) or £805 (Bali) towards the programme fee which, in addition to the cost of living grant.
Eligibility: Home undergraduate students, not in their final year, who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Your household income is under £42,875
- this includes recipients of the Access to Bristol / Bristol Scholars bursary, ORÂ you receive Universal Credit; note that you must be the recipient, not a partner or family member.
- you are care-experienced
- you have caring responsibilities
- you are an estranged student
- you are a refugee or asylum seeker
- you are a mature student
- your ethnicity is listed under Asian or Asian British; Black, Black British, Caribbean or African; Mixed or multiple ethnic groups; or the Other ethnic group category on the gov.uk list of ethnic groups.
- you have a disability or special educational need. Please note that the term disability is very wide; further details of what may be considered a disability are in this link definition of disability, and this will need to be registered with Disability Services.
In today’s multicultural society, it’s hugely beneficial to travel and experience life in another country and culture before settling into a career. No amount of time in the classroom can replace hands-on, active learning. Our aim is for every student to complete their project with a set of experiences and transferable skills, which can profoundly improve their future:
- Gain 100 + hours of international work experience.
- Boost cultural IQ & enhance global perspectives.
- Activate global citizenship & broaden horizons.
- Contribute towards sustainable development, on behalf of our partners.
- Increase your leadership skills through collaborative work.
- Job references, certificate of completion, and LinkedIn endorsement.
- Potential employment opportunities via Think Pacific graduate scheme.
Collaboration + Culture + Challenge = Extraordinary Personal Development
Become a member of a Fijian family and work within a team whilst contributing to sustainable development initiatives that support the achievement of the Fiji National Development Plan.
Our projects in Fiji are truly unique. They take place in rural communities which are a world away from the usual crowds and the average volunteer projects. The villages in Fiji are only accessible upon invitation by the chief only, which means you can sample a way of life that few people will ever be fortunate enough to see.
Our projects in Bali offer you the opportunity to supercharge your CV by completing a professional internship or placement for our inspiring partners, which includes a collection of hand-picked local NGOs, businesses and social enterprises.
Whilst living in a traditional Balinese village and immersing into the local culture, you can promote positive Mental Health or complete an internship for partners across a range of sectors.
