# 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.

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## 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:

1. **A Business/Professional Overview:** What are you building or aiming to achieve?
2. **A Statement of Need:** Why is this funding essential for you right now?
3. **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.

[Apply now](https://york.joinhandshake.co.uk/edu/surveys/6628)