Win £1,000 with the return of the Brighter Futures Grants Programme

Posted on Monday 6 October 2025

We’re giving away 10 grants of £1,000 each to UoY students.

All students can enter, including undergraduates, postgraduates, part-time and full-time students.

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.

How to enter

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 York from the menu.
4. Submit your entry by 11pm on 27 November 2025.

Apply for the Brighter Futures Grants Programme today

T&Cs apply.