Experience scholarships provide additional support for students looking to develop their skills, knowledge and experience around their chosen course. Applications are welcome from students at all levels.* Opportunities which enhance studies and experiences of real life working environments will be considered. Read more about examples of previously funded projects.
*Full time/part time Home/EU/OS students studying at Sunderland or London Campus. Specific criteria applies.
Got a clear idea of what you want experience funding for? For more information visit our Alumni website.
Excellence scholarships provide support to those students on track for a first class degree who may be experiencing financial challenges limiting their academic ability.
This scholarship is for full time penultimate year undergraduates* and is open to applications in March-May 2025
Excellence scholarships are subject to supporting evidence.
*Home & EU studying at Sunderland or London Campus. Awarded in May each academic year.
For more information visit our Alumni website.
Employability scholarships* support final year students and recently graduated alumni (up to 3 years) with support on their career ladder.
If you have a clear plan about your next step or a fledgling business opportunity, an employability scholarship could be the stepping stone you need.
*Available to final year/3 years out, Home/EU graduates studying at Sunderland or London Campus.
For more information visit our Alumni website.
At Santander Universities we believe that education is today’s solution to a prosperous tomorrow and our online Scholarships and Skills platform is designed to help you enhance your skills and unlock your potential. Whether you’re a student, a professional or simply looking to learn something new, we offer a wide range of courses and resources to support your personal and professional growth. All our programmes are free and there is no requirement for you to be a Santander customer to benefit.
Join us on this journey of learning and development and let’s achieve success together!
Through our partnership with the University of Sunderland, students and graduates can benefit from a diverse selection of programmes carefully curated to enrich your skills and boost your career prospects. But that’s not all – we also offer the chance to secure funding to support your educational journey. Empower yourself with knowledge, unleash your potential and let us be your partner in success.
Scholarships:
- We help students make the most of their talent and turn education into employment.
- Completing studies can be harder than starting them. Our grants support learning for the long term, keeping as many students as possible in education, no matter what life throws at them.
Skills:
- We offer on-the-job experience, connections and learning for the long term to boost people’s potential.
- Free learning for the long term. We create learning pathways to help anyone, anywhere grow their skills and boost their potential.
- Choose how you learn with multi-format content, available on-demand in our digital learning rooms
- We connect people to programmes from world-leading providers to help anyone, anywhere upskill and develop their professional career.
- Explore specialised training and learn from world-class experts to build a brighter future.
Start-up:
- Holistic support from concept to start-up.
- We invest in the innovators of the future, connecting them with the right people to grow their business ideas.
- We support the innovators of the future at every stage of their start-up journey. In addition to providing equity-free seed funding to student entrepreneurs, founders can choose from a range of programmes to suit different business stages and learning styles.
Register on our portal today to stay informed and up to date with our current opportunities:
If you decide to continue your studies with us after you’ve graduated, you will be eligible for our Alumni Loyalty Scheme.
2024/25 academic year alumni loyalty scheme
What is it?
A £1,000 tuition fee discount for graduates of the university who enrol on a full-time, masters-level course and those who decide to study an MBA will receive a £1,500 tuition fee discount.
Who can apply?
This offer is available to university alumni (graduates) enrolling in a full-time postgraduate course or full-time MBA course at our London campus.
How do I apply?
No application is required. If you’re eligible, the discount will be automatically applied when you enrol.
How will I receive my award?
The discount will be automatically applied to your fees during enrolment.
When will I receive my award?
The award will be applied at the time of your enrolment on your postgraduate course.
2025/26 academic year alumni loyalty scheme
What is it?
20% deduction on the full cost of course fee to reward loyal alumni who return to study a postgraduate degree with us.
Who can apply?
This offer is available to university alumni (graduates) enrolling in a full-time postgraduate course or full-time MBA course at our London campus.
How do I apply?
No application is required. If you’re eligible, the discount will be automatically applied when you enrol.
How will I receive my award?
The discount will be automatically applied to your fees during enrolment.
When will I receive my award?
The award will be applied at the time of your enrolment on your postgraduate course.