This scholarship is provided by Santander and is available in the first year of study to a UK student applying for any undergraduate degree course from a group under-represented in higher education (please see eligibility criteria below).

There are 10 scholarships available. 

The scholarship is available as £2,400 cash award provided in the first year of study. 

Am I eligible?

Applicants will be eligible for a Santander Widening Access Scholarship if they are applying from an aspiring state school or college or if they live in an area that has a low rate of progression to higher education (according to POLAR4 data).

• You can check if your school is on our aspiring schools list here.
• To check your POLAR classification, you can visit the Office for Students website and enter your postcode. The number in the POLAR4 young participation quintile measure must be a 1 for your address to qualify. 

You must also hold a current conditional or unconditional offer to study here.

How do I apply?

Applications for 2021 entry have now closed.

Applicants will be made aware of the outcome of their applications from 24 May, 2021.

The selected scholars will also need to confirm their award acceptance by registering their details with Santander, who are funding this scholarship. All the details to register and confirm their acceptance will be sent along with their award letter.