Santander Scholarship

Application period closes
This scholarship deadline has now passed (Thursday 19 February 2026)
Notification date
The week commencing Monday 30 March 2026
Entry
2025

Santander Scholarships is a new initiative designed to help current university students reach their full potential and strengthen their future career prospects. The programme supports students who demonstrate ambition, potential, and a commitment to making the most of their university experience.

The University of St Andrews is partnered with Santander to offer two £5,000 scholarships for academic year 2025-2026 through Santander Open Academy, providing meaningful financial support to help students succeed in higher education.

 

Value of award (per year)

One off award of £5,000

Duration of award

One year

At what stage of my course application can I apply for this scholarship?

You can only apply if you are a current student at the University of St Andrews.

Application restrictions

Study level

Available to students studying at:

Postgraduate

Domicile for fee status

Scotland home

Application assessment

Financial need (Hardship, means tested), Academic merit

Available to

Current students

Mode of study

Full time

Geographical criteria

Scotland (UK/Home)

Additional criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for these awards, you must be:

  • Aged 18+ and a UK resident
  • Enrolled full-time on a postgraduate course during the 2025–2026 academic year
  • Have Home Fee status

Preference will be given to Postgraduate Taught students. 

Selection Process

Applications will be shortlisted by the Santander assessment panel, with the final two awardees selected by a University of St Andrews panel. 

How to apply

The application process is external to the University. Follow the guidance below:

  1. Register for free on Santander Open Academy
  2. Verify your email
  3. Log in, click ‘Get Started’
  4. Complete the application form (including providing a valid student ID number and confirming the University of St Andrews as your current institution)
  5. Complete online assessment (This online assessment involves a series of questions to assess the skills and abilities of the applicants to select the scholarship winners)

Terms and conditions

Please read the Santander Scholarship 2025-2026 terms and conditions.

Please read the University of St Andrews scholarships terms and conditions.

Contact

scholarshipsandfunding@st-andrews.ac.uk