About the scholarship

Santander Universities UK offers scholarships and opportunities to students throughout the academic year.

You don’t need to bank with Santander to apply, but before applying, please ensure that you:

Hop into spring with £1,000 cash in your pocket with this new prize draw

We’re thrilled to announce that our partner, Santander Universities, has launched another student prize draw. This time they’re giving away £1,000 to ten randomly selected winners. You can spend it on rent, bills, groceries, study resources or anything else that will help you focus on your studies.

All UK home students can enter, including:

  • undergraduates
  • postgraduates
  • part-time students
  • full-time students
  • Students on a degree apprenticeship

How to apply

  1. Visit the Santander Open Academy application page.
  2. Register for an account if you don’t already have one.
  3. After registering, you’ll need to confirm your email address.
  4. Log in then press ‘Get Started’ and complete a short application.  

Be quick, as the closing date is 11:00pm (BST) on Thursday 25 April 2024.