Apply now for a £5,000 Santander Scholarship

Game Changer. Apply for a £5,000 Scholarship from Santander Open Academy

We’ve partnered with Santander Universities to offer two £5,000 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.

Who can apply?

  • Open to our current full-time students who are enrolled in any year of study during the 2025/26 academic year in undergraduate or postgraduate study.
  • 18+, UK resident and qualify as a Home Fee Status student.
  • No need to be a Santander customer.
  • Scholarships will be awarded to the applicants who best meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the T&Cs.
  • You must not be receiving any current grants, bursaries or scholarships from the University of Kent already.

How to apply

  1. Register for free on Santander Open Academy (if you haven’t already)
  2. Verify your email (check your inbox!)
  3. Log in, click ‘Get Started’ and complete the application form and online assessment

Apply by 19 February 2026.