Two students sitting on a kerb smiling at the camera, text reads; save it, spend it, study with it. Be in with a chance of winning a £1000 grant, enter by 27 Nov 2025

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

We’re giving away 10 grants of £1,000 each to University of Glasgow 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 Glasgow from the menu.

4. Submit your entry by 11pm 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.

Apply today

First published: 9 October 2025

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