Skip to content Accessibility statement

Santander Student Enterprise Award

Accelerating the Next Generation of Innovators

We are proud to partner with Santander to offer funding packages of £5,000 each. This fund is designed to support our recent graduates in overcoming financial barriers and reaching the next milestone in their business journey.

Whether you are launching a start-up or scaling a freelance business, this award provides the capital to help make it happen.


The Award

  • Amount: grants of £5,000 available annually.

  • Focus: Support is based on demonstrated need and the potential impact on your professional or business development.

  • Review process: Applications are assessed by an external panel.

Eligibility

The fund is open to any student who has graduated within the last 2 years and whose company is currently trading and registered on Companies House.

How to Apply

Applications are managed through Handshake. You will be required to provide:

  1. A Business/Professional Overview: What are you building or aiming to achieve?

  2. A Statement of Need: Why is this funding essential for you right now?

  3. Impact Plan: How will this £5,000 specifically accelerate your growth?

Please note that you will be required to register on the Santander X platform.

Apply now