- Current opportunities available through Santander?
- Santander Fuel Your Studies 2026 prize draw
- Santander Brighter Futures Grants Autumn 2026
- Santander Open Academy
Current opportunities available through Santander?
Santander offers University of Hertfordshire students access to funding opportunities, prize draws and free learning resources through Santander Open Academy.
| Opportunity | Key information |
|---|---|
| Santander Fuel Your Studies 2026 Prize Draw | Prize: £500 food and grocery vouchers (150 available) Who can enter: All University of Hertfordshire Students, including degree apprentices Closing date: 12 November 2026 |
| Santander Brighter Futures Grants | Prize: £1,000 grant (10 available) Who can enter: All University of Hertfordshire students Closing date: 3 December 2026 |
| Santander Open Academy | Free online courses, skills training and career development opportunities |
Santander Fuel Your Studies 2026 prize draw
What can I win?
Santander is offering 150 prizes worth £500 each in food and grocery vouchers through Lifestyle Eat Gift Card
The vouchers can be used for:
- Supermarket shopping
- Food and groceries
- Takeaways
- Restaurants and cafés
Participating retailers include Tesco, Aldi, Sainsbury's, Just Eat, Nando's, Wagamama and Costa.
Who can enter?
You must:
- Be aged 18 or over
- Be a UK resident
- Be a current student, due to start studying in 2026/27 at Hertfordshire University, including degree apprentices
- Be studying full-time or part-time
- Be studying at undergraduate or postgraduate level
You do not need to be a Santander customer to enter.
When is the closing date?
Applications close at 23.59 on 12 November 2026.
How do I apply?
Apply through the Santander Fuel Your Studies 2026 Prize Draw.
Santander Brighter Futures Grants Autumn 2026
What can I win?
Santander is offering 10 exclusive £1,000 grants to University of Hertfordshire students.
You can use the money for anything that supports your studies or wellbeing, including:
- Technology and equipment
- Textbooks and study materials
- Improvements to your study space
- Living costs
- Wellbeing support
Who can apply?
All University of Hertfordshire students can enter, including:
- Undergraduate students
- Postgraduate students
- Full-time students
- Part-time students
When can I apply?
Applications are open from 5 October 2026 to 3 December 2026.
How do I enter?
- Create a free account with Santander Open Academy (do not use your Herts login).
- Open the confirmation email and verify your account.
- Sign in and select Get Started.
- Choose University of Hertfordshire and submit your entry.
Santander Open Academy
What is Santander Open Academy?
Santander Open Academy provides free online learning and development opportunities to help you build skills for university, work and your future career.
You can access a range of:
- Online courses
- Learning resources
- Career development opportunities
- Skills training
- Professional development programmes
How do I access Santander Open Academy?
Visit the Santander Open Academy website to explore available courses and opportunities.