Through our partnership with Santander Universities, students and recent graduates can access funding, development programmes, and career-enhancing opportunities designed to help them achieve their academic, professional, and entrepreneurial ambitions.
Whether you're looking for financial support, funding to launch a business, or opportunities to develop the skills employers are looking for, Santander offers a range of initiatives to help you succeed.
If you would like to find out more about the opportunities below, please contact foundation@gcu.ac.uk .
Santander Scholarships
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Santander Scholarships are designed to support students who may be experiencing financial challenges during their studies, helping to ensure that financial circumstances do not become a barrier to success.
Six scholarships of £5,000 are available to provide meaningful support to students who need it most. The funding can help ease financial pressures, allowing recipients to focus on their studies, wellbeing, and overall university experience.
Whether facing rising living costs, balancing study with financial responsibilities, or overcoming personal circumstances that impact their ability to engage fully in university life, these scholarships aim to provide additional support and create opportunities for students to achieve their academic potential.
By reducing financial stress, Santander Scholarships can help students concentrate on what matters most: succeeding in their studies and building a brighter future.
Employability Grants
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Looking to build your CV, gain professional experience, or invest in your career development?
Santander Employability Grants provide £250 to help students access opportunities that enhance their employability and prepare them for the world of work.
The funding can support a wide range of career-focused activities, including professional training, career development opportunities, networking events, specialist equipment, travel costs, and other expenses that help students progress towards their career goals.
Whether you're preparing for your first internship, developing new skills, or taking steps towards your dream career, these grants can help you get there.
Entrepreneurship Awards
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Have a business idea with the potential to make an impact?
Santander Entrepreneurship Awards provide £5,000 to support student and graduate entrepreneurs as they develop innovative ideas and turn them into successful ventures.
The awards are designed to help ambitious founders take the next step in their entrepreneurial journey, providing seed funding to support the development of startups and innovative projects.
Whether you're creating a new product, launching a service, or developing a solution to a real-world challenge, this funding can help transform your idea into reality.
Please contact entrepreneurialhub@gcu.ac.uk to find out more.
Brighter Futures Grants
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University life can bring unexpected costs and challenges. Santander's Brighter Futures Grants are designed to provide additional support when it's needed most.
Awards of £1,000 are available to help students enhance their university experience and focus on achieving their goals.
Open to all enrolled students, these grants can provide valuable financial support, helping recipients make the most of their time at university and invest in their future.
Discover Santander Open Academy
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In addition to funding opportunities, students can access a wealth of free learning and development resources through Santander Open Academy.
Open Academy provides access to a range of online learning opportunities designed to help students build skills, boost confidence, and enhance their career prospects. Opportunities regularly include:
Professional and employability skills training Leadership and personal development programmes Language learning courses Digital and technology-focused learning Entrepreneurship and innovation programmes Career and networking opportunities Exclusive scholarships, grants and competitions Many opportunities are available free of charge and are open to learners regardless of whether they bank with Santander.
Whether you're looking to strengthen your CV, develop new skills, explore entrepreneurship, or prepare for life after graduation, Santander Open Academy provides flexible learning opportunities that can help you stand out in a competitive job market.
Explore the latest opportunities through Santander Open Academy and start investing in your future today.
