Win £1,000 with Santander Brighter Futures Grants

Want £1,000?

We’re excited to announce the return of the Brighter Futures Grants Programme this academic year, in partnership with Santander.

We’re giving away 10 grants of £1,000 each to Kent students. All students can enter, including undergraduates, postgraduates, part-time and full-time students. Enter here.

You can use the grants for anything you need, whether it’s buying tech or textbooks, upgrading your study space or covering living expenses – the choice is yours.

Entering is quick and easy:

  1. Register for Santander Open Academy, a free online learning platform (if you haven’t already).
  2. Click the verification link in your confirmation email.
  3. Log in and choose ‘Get Started’ to complete your entry into the Brighter Futures Grants programme. Select University of Kent from the menu.
  4. Submit your entry by 23:00hrs on 27 November 2025.

What are you waiting for? Don’t miss the chance to enhance your academic life with a Brighter Futures Grant. Enter by 27 November 2025 for your chance to win. T&Cs apply.

Apply today