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Santander Bright Futures Grant

10 £1,000 grants available to Durham University undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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The Brighter Futures Grant Initiative

The Brighter Futures Grants have been developed in partnership with Santander Universities, aiming to provide students with funding to support their studies. The grants can be used for a variety of purposes including living expenses such as accommodation and bills, or on study resources such as laptops, textbooks and stationery to aid your learning. 

 

Amount £1,000
Number of awards available 10
Level of study Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Mode of study Full-time, Part-time
Programmes All undergraduate / postgraduate programmes

 

To apply, you just need to visit the Santander Scholarships platform using the link below and register for an account (If you don’t already have one).

You’ll get a confirmation email straight away and then you’re ready to apply for the Brighter Futures Grants. It’s quick and easy! 

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, you must: 


1. Be enrolled as a current student in any year of your degree at Durham University. 


2. Know your student 9-digit student ID number (beginning 00) - you’ll be required to add it when you apply. 


3. Create an account on the Santander Scholarship Platform (if you’re not registered already).

 

Application Process

  1. Application Process

    To apply, you must: 


    1. Register on the Santander Scholarship Platform. 


    2. Confirm your email. 


    3. Apply for the Brighter Futures Grants initiative. 


    4. Complete the application form, choosing Durham University and enter your student ID number. 


    Applications close at 11:59pm on 27th November 2025.


    Learn more about the Brighter Futures Grants and apply now here: 

    Santander Bright Futures

Durham University makes every effort to ensure that the information published or contained on its website is accurate. However, the University cannot guarantee the information may not subsequently be altered owing to circumstances beyond the University's reasonable control. Such circumstances include (but are not limited to) changes in Government policy or change of law. Whilst any changes will be incorporated into the University's website any person wishing to clarify the details of a particular scholarship/s should contact the University at scholarships.advice@durham.ac.uk.

 

Get in touch

If you have any questions about whether you are eligible for a scholarship or the application process, get in touch with our Scholarships and Student Funding Office:

Scholarships and Student Funding Office

Durham University

Palatine Centre

Stockton Road

DH1 3LE, UK