Santander Universities partnership

Santander £250 Career Support Award 2025-26

Need a little extra support to take your next career step?  We’ve partnered with Santander to offer 60 awards of £250 to help our students take that next career step. The funding can support interview travel and clothing, placement or internship essentials and more. It’s here to help you say yes to opportunities that build your experience, confidence and future career.  

Who can apply?

• You must be 18+ and a full or part-time student this academic year (2025/26). Includes undergraduate or postgraduate students.
• Your application must be for an activity that’s happening this year (2025/26). Or an activity that hasn’t yet taken place but starts before the end of the academic year. This includes activity starting up to 31 August 2026.
• No need to be a Santander customer.   

• Awards will be granted to eligible applicants (as defined in the T&Cs), with preference given to students from the following groups: a) Students on a self‑employed placement year; b) Students on a voluntary placement arranged through the Careers & Employability team; c) Students receiving the Care Leaver Bursary or Stand Alone Bursary. See more details in the University of Portsmouth dropdown on the landing page. 

How to apply

1. Register for free on Santander Open Academy (if you haven’t already). Log in, click ‘Get Started’ and complete the short entry form.  
2. Apply by 7 May 2026 11pm. T&Cs apply.

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