Last chance to apply for a £1,000 Santander Brighter Futures Grant
Time’s almost up! If you’d like an extra boost to help with rent, bills, study essentials or day-to-day costs, this is your final reminder to apply for the Santander Brighter Futures Grant, which has ten £1,000 grants available exclusively for UoB students.
The scheme is open to all students: undergraduate, postgraduate, full-time or part-time. You also don’t need to bank with Santander, and there are no restrictions on how you can use the funding. Whatever helps you thrive at university is fair game.
How to apply
- Register for Santander Open Academy, a free online learning platform.
- Verify your account via the confirmation email.
- Log in, select ‘Get Started’, and choose University of Birmingham from the menu.
- Submit your entry by 23:00 on 27 November 2025.
Already made an account but haven’t finished your application? Watch student Maisie’s quick YouTube guide to see exactly how to complete the final steps and make sure your entry is submitted properly before the deadline.
By registering, you’ll also gain free access to Santander Open Academy – with thousands of online courses and development opportunities for your studies and future career.
Find out more and submit your entry.
Good luck and don’t leave it too late. £1,000 could be heading your way!
If you’re looking for more ways to manage your money at university, check out our Cost of Living intranet pages.