Santander Career Support Award
Applications are open for funding to help support your skills development and career-building activities.
The Santander Career Support Award provides £250 to help University of St Andrews students complete work-related activity focused on professional and skills development.
The fund can be used for things like:
- development courses
- volunteering
- conference attendance
- internship costs.
While priority will be given to these areas, applications for funding to cover travel and accommodation expenses relating to work experience opportunities will also be considered.
Eligibility
The bursary is open to all matriculated students and postgraduates at the University of St Andrews.
How to Apply
Apply via: Santander Career Support Award (register your details with the Santander Open Academy if you don’t have an account and then apply for the fund).
After reviewing your application, the Careers Centre will notify you if it has been successful or not. If your application has been successful, we will process the award and let you know when the monies will be sent to you.
Closing date: 11pm on Thursday 7 May 2026.
Application outcomes will be shared by end of day Friday 22 May, and funds will be paid by Friday 26 June.
Santander Open Academy
The Santander Open Academy is a free e-learning and training platform.
It provides access to:
- podcasts, videos, e-books and audiobooks aimed to help your personal and professional development
- online training courses, including MIT and Harvard Business School
- information about international internship opportunities
- grants and competitions to support your studies and next steps
- tools, resources and information to help you succeed throughout your academic career and beyond.
If you have any questions about the Santander Career Support Award, please email [email protected]
Good luck with your application!