Student News and Events

News and events for University of Brighton students

What could you do with an extra £1000? 10 Brighter Futures Grants to be won.

Fancy winning £1000? We’ve got 10 lots up for grabs!

Exclusively for University of Brighton students, the Brighter Futures Grants have been created to support our students through their university experience. There are 10 grants each with a value of £1000. You could use the funds towards accommodation or bills to help with the cost of living, or you could spend it on a new laptop or tablet.

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Chance to win one of ten £1,000 grants with Santander Universities

Dreaming of a few extras to make your student life better? Have a few minutes to spare? Apply now for your chance to win £1,000!

Santander Universities Brighter Futures Scholarship

Santander Universities Scholars Programme is now open

Are you currently studying an undergraduate course and due to graduate in 2025? Are you interested in some extra funding and development opportunities?

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Extra funding and scholarships to motivate and help you succeed

Every new academic year, the university offers a range of financial-based scholarships, grants, funding opportunities and awards courtesy of our very generous network of alumni friends and partners. This means you could qualify for extra funding to help spur you on throughout your studies and get recognised for your hardwork and creative skills on your course.

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Funding still available for summer 2022 overseas work opportunities!

If you have arranged, or are planning to arrange, a job or volunteering opportunity of 2 weeks+ abroad this summer, the Turing Scheme may be able to help you with living costs.

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Student Funding Opportunities: Apply now!

The Student Potential Fund is our spark that ignites futures and empowers students to achieve their goals. Deadlines to make the most of these funding opportunities are coming up in May, so check out the awards on offer and get your application in now!

Money Week 2022

Money Week 2022: Sustainable Spending

Our Student Advice Service is here to help you with all money related matters. We know that everyone’s budget is different and we are aware that it is not unusual for students to have concerns about money. This week is ‘Money Week’. Whether you’re applying for hardship funding, need a little help getting through to pay day or just want some savvy budgeting tips, we are here to help!

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Starting a business? beepurple have upcoming free workshops and startup booster grants on offer for you

Whether you are a student or graduate, we are here to help you in any way we can with your business or social enterprise, startup idea or freelance plan.

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Support for students who need help with their finances

We know that adjusting to student life can be a real challenge for many students, especially for those having to manage a tight budget for the first time.

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Money matters: how we can support

We know that finances are front of mind for our students at the moment. Here are some of the key facts about additional funding from the Office for Students (OfS), and how we can support you through difficulties.

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