The Santander Scholarships 2026-27 is designed to support current university students in reaching their full potential and enhancing their future career prospects. This scholarship supports students who demonstrate potential and ambition and make the most of their university experience
By working with GCU, we’re giving 6 x £5,000 awards to your students this academic year through
Apply via Santander Open Academy by 11pm on 11 February 2027
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Who can apply
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Open to full or part-time students who are completing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree this academic year (2026/27).
What is the scholarship
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We’ve partnered with Santander to give 6 GCU students a £5,000 award
The scholarship will support students with the cost of education-related expenses such as tuition fees, course materials, accommodation, or other essential costs that enable continued access to higher education.
Terms and conditions
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To be eligible:
18 or older and a UK resident. Current full-time and part-time students enrolled in any year of study during the 2026/27 academic year as an undergraduate or postgraduate. Any additional selection criteria as outlined by your university located on the Santander Scholarship 2026/27 landing page under the named university on the dropdown option. Each university is responsible for verifying that students meet the eligibility criteria using personal data available in its databases. When assessing applications, universities will either:
identify students who will benefit the most from the award. You can check which selection method your university is using by reviewing the Santander Career Support Award 2025–26 page under the specific requirements dropdown and selecting your university.
Places will be assigned according to the following criteria:
Places will be assigned according to the following criteria: meet the admission criteria (set out in the eligibility of the Terms and Conditions). results of the online assessment. meet your university’s requirements as outlined on the Santander Scholarship 2026/27 landing page under the dropdown for the named university. The university’s decision on the allocation of the award, in accordance with the terms and conditions, is final.
The Data Controller for this scholarship application is Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU). Further information is available on the GCU website. In order to administer your application, the University will process your information and submitting this application provides consent for GCU to do so and also share information with donors to administer your scholarship.
How to apply
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Register for free on Santander Open Academy (if you haven’t already) Verify your email (check your inbox!) Log in, click ‘Get Started’, and complete the application form and online assessment
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Apply via Santander Open Academy by 11pm on 11 February 2027
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