£10,000 in grants available exclusively to LJMU students

Thanks to our partnership with Santander, 10 students will each receive a £1,000 Brighter Futures Grant.

The grant is yours to spend however you choose, whether that's rent, bills, study equipment or everyday living costs. 

Who can apply? 

• Current LJMU students aged 18 or over 
• Undergraduate or postgraduate 
• Full-time or part-time 
• You don’t need to bank with Santander to apply 

Applying is simple 

• Register for Santander Open Academy (if you haven't already)
• Verify your email address
• Log in and select 'Get Started'
• Choose 'Liverpool John Moores University' and complete your application

Apply by 11.59pm on 3 December 2026 - T&Cs apply.

Apply to the Santander Universities Brighter Futures Grant 

Madeline received a Santander Universities Brighter Futures Grant last year

Postgraduate psychology student Madeline was one of last year’s LJMU recipients after applying for a Brighter Futures Grant. She said: "I was both over the moon and relieved to find out that I had won the grant. While it is always nice to be recognised in this way, it was also a huge relief to know that I would have some financial support when my stipend ended. I saved the money to support my PhD completion year and put towards living costs such as rent and bills. It meant I could focus on writing up my thesis without worrying about finances!"