£10,000 in grants available exclusively to UoS students

Thanks to our partnership with Santander, 10 students at the University of Southampton will each receive a £1,000 Brighter Futures Grant. The grant is yours to spend however you choose, whether that’s rent, bills, study equipment or everyday living costs.

Who can apply

• Current students aged 18 or over

• Undergraduate or postgraduate

• Full-time or part-time

• You don’t need to bank with Santander to apply

Applying is simple

• Register for Santander Open Academy (if you haven’t already).

• Verify your email address.

• Log in and select ‘Get Started’.

• Choose University of Southampton and complete your application.

Apply by 11.59pm on 3 December 2026. T&Cs apply.

There’s more.

Whether you win or not, you’ll still have free access to Santander Open Academy and its online learning resources to support your studies and develop skills that employers want.