The offer of support for students couldn\u2019t come at a better time with the cost-of-living crisis continuing to make it a challenging winter for students in the UK.<\/p>\n
One of last year\u2019s lucky winners at the OU, Federica Mento, has encouraged students to get involved.<\/p>\n
Federica said: “From applicant to winner! Thanks to Santander\u2019s Brighter Futures Grants I now have the tools to excel in my studies. Join this incredible initiative and let your aspiration take flight!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Santander Universities is the philanthropic arm of Santander that supports 75 university partners with funding and student opportunities in education, employability and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n
The Open University renewed its successful partnership with Santander Universities last year, which includes this programme of \u00a310,000 in grants for students to support their studies through the Santander Scholarship Platform.<\/p>\n
The winners will be announced by 8 December 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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