Thanks to our partnership with Santander, 10 students at The University of Manchester 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 Manchester’ 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.

