Santander Student Enterprise Award
Source: https://www.york.ac.uk/students/work-volunteering-careers/skills/enterprise/santander-award/ Parent: https://www.york.ac.uk/students/work-volunteering-careers/skills/enterprise/
Accelerating the Next Generation of Innovators
We are proud to partner with Santander to offer funding packages of £5,000 each. This fund is designed to support our recent graduates in overcoming financial barriers and reaching the next milestone in their business journey.
Whether you are launching a start-up or scaling a freelance business, this award provides the capital to help make it happen.
The Award
- Amount: grants of £5,000 available annually.
- Focus: Support is based on demonstrated need and the potential impact on your professional or business development.
- Review process: Applications are assessed by an external panel.
Eligibility
The fund is open to any student who has graduated within the last 2 years and whose company is currently trading and registered on Companies House.
How to Apply
Applications are managed through Handshake. You will be required to provide:
- A Business/Professional Overview: What are you building or aiming to achieve?
- A Statement of Need: Why is this funding essential for you right now?
- Impact Plan: How will this £5,000 specifically accelerate your growth?
Please note that you will be required to register on the Santander X platform.