Current BSU students can apply for funding to support many aspects of their studies, including accommodation, bills and resources, such as laptops and books.

The Brighter Futures Grants are a new initiative, developed in partnership with Santander Universities, providing students with funding to support their studies.

In 2024/25, there are 10 lots of £1,000 to be won.

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.

Eligibility 

To be eligible, you must:

  • Be a current, enrolled, Bath Spa University student studying at either Newton Park, Sion Hill, Locksbrook, Corsham Court or BSU London (Hoxton). Applicants can be on any undergraduate or postgraduate course, full time or part time

  • Know your Bath Spa University student ID number – you’ll need to add it when you apply

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

You don't need to be a Santander customer to apply.

Application deadline

Applications for 2024/25 close at 23:00 (GMT+01:00) on 5 December 2024.

BSU cannot extend or change the deadline, as this is set by Santander. The application form will close promptly with no late submissions accepted.     

How to apply

To apply, you will need to: 

  1. Register on the Santander Open Academy Platform – select ‘Access’ in the top right and follow the link to register.
  2. Verify your email – check your inbox (including spam/junk folders) for the verification link.
  3. Apply for the Brighter Futures Grants initiative when it opens.
  4. Complete the application form, choosing 'Bath Spa University' and entering your student ID number.

How applications are judged

An application evaluation period will follow the deadline, with each university selecting 10 applicants from their university at random (using an online random-selection platform) on the basis that they've met all the eligibility criteria, as stated in the Terms and Conditions.

Successful BSU applicants will be notified in mid-January.

Get in touch

If you have any questions about this award, please login to MyCareer and submit a question. Please select the 'scholarships and bursaries' option from the question type list.