Santander Scholarships

Open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students
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Santander Scholarships

Open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students
 
The University of Plymouth has a long-standing partnership with Santander Universities offering opportunities to students.

Current opportunities

 
Advert to win a MacBook through Santander Open Academy 2026

Win a MacBook through Santander Open Academy

We’ve partnered with Santander Open Academy to give away 10 new Apple MacBook Air M4 laptops as part of their first Student Prize Draw of 2026.
Enter now for your chance to win! Plus, all students who register on Santander Open Academy will benefit from free access to all our learning resources.
Who can apply? 
  • All UK further education and higher education students aged 18+ can apply - including undergraduates, postgraduates, part-time, full-time students and students completing a degree apprenticeship.
  • No strings attached: You do not need to be a Santander customer, and winners will be randomly selected. 
How to apply:
  • If you haven't already, register on Santander Open Academy
  • Follow the verification link in your confirmation email
  • Log in and select ‘Get started’ to complete a short entry form on Santander Open Academy which includes providing a valid student ID number.
Entries close 19 February 2026 at 11:00pm.
 
Advert for Santander Universities offering two £5,000 scholarships to support our students during the 2025/26 academic year.

Apply now for a £5000 Santander Scholarship 

We’ve partnered with Santander Universities to offer two £5000 scholarships to support our students during the 2025/26 academic year. 
This scholarship is designed to help with education-related costs – from tuition fees and course materials to accommodation and career development. It could even allow recipients to reduce or give up part-time work during their final year. 
Who can apply? 
  • Current full-time students who will begin their final year of undergraduate study in September 2026 (including those currently on a placement year) 
  • 18+, UK resident, and classified as a Home Fee Status student 
  • On track to achieve a 2:1 or higher
  • Currently working, have worked, or intend to work 16+ hours per week in a part-time job due to financial need, and not linked to their academic study 
  • No requirement to be a Santander customer.
Entering is quick and easy; just follow the below steps and you can have your application finished in a matter of minutes:
  1. If you haven’t already, register for Santander Open Academy – a free online learning platform
  2. Verify your email (check your inbox!) 
  3. Log in, click ‘Get Started’ and complete the application form and online assessment.
Bonus points
Through Santander Open Academy, you can get access to free on-demand courses and programmes from top global institutions to help you build skills for your studies and future career
Apply by 19 February 2026.