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Grants, prizes and opportunities for you

We're working with Santander Universities to help students and graduates access opportunities for learning, employability and entrepreneurship.

Our partnership with Santander began in 2018. Since then, Santander Universities has provided more than £267,000 in funding to initiatives at the University of Portsmouth, including financial grants for students in hardship, grants and training programmes for student entrepreneurs and mobility grants for students to study overseas.

 

Current opportunities

Santander Fuel Your Studies Prize Draw 2026

Santander’s Fuel your studies prize draw is open now, giving eligible students the chance to win 1 of 150 prizes of £500 in food and grocery vouchers.

The prize can be used towards groceries, eating out, takeaways and food on the go, including selected brands such as Tesco, Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Just Eat, Nando’s, Wagamama, Costa and more.

Who can apply?

  • You must be 18+ and UK resident.
  • Open to existing students and those about to start studies in 2026/27 at any UK higher education or further education institution. Plus, those completing a degree apprenticeship.
  • Undergrads, postgrads, part-time and full-time students.
  • No need to be a Santander customer.

Apply by 12 November 2026 11:59pm. T&Cs apply.

 

Apply now

 

Coming soon

Win a £1,000 Brighter Futures Grant

Thanks to our partnership with Santander, 10 students at the University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and complete your application.

Apply by 11.59pm on 3 December 2026. T&Cs apply.


Apply here

 

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University Support Fund

Support fund grants can help with financial hardship and cover emergency costs such as urgent bills and food supplies.

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Student Startup support

Whether you’re looking to freelance, launch a new business or develop an existing one, the Student StartUp Team can support you.

 

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