2 March 2026

Santander Career Support Award 2025/26 – applications now open

Apply now for a £250 career support award from Santander Open Academy! 

Need a little extra support to take your next career step?

We have partnered with Santander to offer 60 awards of £250 to help our Westminster 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). Undergraduate and postgraduate students are both welcome.
  • Your application must be for an activity that’s happening in this academic year 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. 

How to apply? 

Please apply here by 7 May 2026, 11pm. 

To apply, you need to register on the Santander Open Academy (if you haven’t already) and complete the application form. You'll need to include a valid student ID and confirm your university.

Winners of the award will be notified by 21 May 2026. 

Further information

Please visit the application website for more details of the Santander Career Support Award 2025-26. 
 

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