Santander Awards
Apply for 2026/27
The Santander Career Support Award is a fantastic initiative designed to help students build the skills, experiences and attributes they need to move confidently into their chosen careers. Students can apply for funding to put towards a range of career‑development costs. This includes reimbursement for volunteering, conference attendance, interview travel, or purchasing appropriate clothing for professional settings.
Applications are expected to open in February 2027 and close in May 2027. Further information and a link to apply will be added to this page when applications open.
Start preparing now
You do not need to wait until applications open to begin working towards eligibility. Start engaging with our employability programmes during the academic year to give yourself the best opportunity to meet the criteria before the application deadline.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must be current Sheffield Hallam University students enrolled during the 2026/27 academic year. They must also have completed one of the following:
- Hallam Award - Completed the Bronze, Silver and Gold levels
- Employability Workshops - Must have attended a minimum of 3 in-person workshops and completed the associated pre and post workshop surveys.
When will I hear about my application?
Applications are expected to be open from February until early May 2027. Applications will then be assessed during May, with applicants expected to receive the outcome by June 2027.
While you are waiting for applications to open, you can also explore Santander Open Academy, Santander’s online learning platform, for further career-development opportunities.
Stories from past awardees
In 2024-25, the Hallam Award was granted a bursary from the Santander Fund. We funded 12 students to support those who have carried out work experience and developed their skillset as part of gaining the Bronze, Silver and Gold Hallam Award.
For the Santander Fund application, students had to evidence how they would spend the money to build on progress demonstrated from their Bronze, Silver and Gold Hallam Award application. Students also had to evidence how this would lead to personal/professional growth and development.
