Don't miss out on a £1,000 grant
We’re excited to support our students with rising living costs with the return of the Brighter Futures Grants programme in partnership with Santander.
Once again, we’re giving away 10 grants of £1,000 each to current UoB students. All students can enter including undergraduates, postgraduates, part-time and full-time students, and you don’t need to bank with Santander to take part.
You can use the grants for anything you need, whether it’s buying tech or textbooks or covering living expenses like rent and bills – the choice is yours.
Here’s what two of last year’s winners had to say about winning a Brighter Futures Grant:
“I couldn't quite believe it when I saw the email, I never expected it, so it was a great surprise. It's a large sum so I'll be using it for multiple purposes, likely to help cover food/rent if needed and help with travel expenses to tech events and some athletics competitions.” – Tobias, BSc Computer Science with a Year in Industry
“I felt really lucky to win the £1,000 grant. You never expect that you’ll actually win these sorts of competitions. The money will be super helpful in helping me pay for my rent this year.” – Caitlyn, BA Hons English and Creative Writing
Entering is quick and easy:
- If you haven’t already, register for the Santander Open Academy, a free online learning platform.
- Follow the verification link in your confirmation email (check your junk folder if it's not in your inbox).
- Log in and choose ‘Get Started’ to complete your entry into the Brighter Futures Grants programme. From the menu you need to select University of Birmingham.
- Get your entries submitted by 11pm on Thursday 15 May 2025. Winners will be selected at random and informed in June.
Whether you win or not, you’ll still have access to browse the Santander Open Academy website for free, on-demand learning content that can help support you in your studies.
Don’t miss out and apply today!