Santander Universities Brighter Futures Grants

About the grant

Santander Universities UK are offering 10 UWE Bristol students the opportunity to win £1,000 each. Those selected can use their Brighter Futures Grant to support their university experience, spend the money on learning resources to help with revision before exams or put it towards the cost of accommodation or bills to help with living expenses.

Applications are open 6 October to 27 November 2025.

Apply here

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply you must:

  • be enrolled as a current student (part-time or full-time) in any year of your degree
  • know your student ID number and provide it via the application form
  • create an account on the Santander Open Academy Platform (if you aren't registered already).

How to apply

  1. Register on the Santander Open Academy Platform, applications open on 6 October 2025.
  2. Confirm your email.
  3. Apply for the Brighter Futures Grants initiative.
  4. Complete the application form, selecting University of the West of England and enter your student ID number.

Applications close on 27 November 2025.