University of Westminster, Careers and Employability Service

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⚠️ Only 2 days left to apply! Don't miss out on this excellent funding opportunity...

Fancy £1,000 for life admin? Applications to the Brighter Futures Grants are still open, giving you the chance to win one of 10 grants of £1,000 in collaboration with Santander Universities.

You can spend the funds to help you focus on your studies, including rent, bills, groceries, textbooks, or tech. All students are eligible to enter, including undergraduates, postgraduates, part-time and full-time students. You don’t need to bank with Santander to get involved.

Apply by 11pm on 5 December 2024 for your chance to win: https://app.santanderopenacademy.com/en/program/santander-universities-brighter-futures-grants-autumn-2024?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Organic_Social&utm_campaign=UK_2024BFG2_Westminster_Socials

Fancy £1,000 for life admin? Applications to the Brighter Futures Grants are still open, giving you the chance to win one of 10 grants of £1,000 in collaboration with Santander Universities.

You can spend the funds to help you focus on your studies, including rent, bills, groceries, textbooks, or tech. All students are eligible to enter, including undergraduates, postgraduates, part-time and full-time students. You don’t need to bank with Santander to get involved.

Apply by 11pm on 5 December 2024 for your chance to win: https://buff.ly/4eFgBDq

Cibyl would like to invite you to participate in their 15-minute survey about your university experience and career aspirations. This is an opportunity to make a positive impact not only for you but for students across the nation.

Your responses are completely anonymous, and to thank you for your time, you could win one of the following prizes

• a £500 gift card of your choice (two given away when the survey closes)
• a tech gift worth up to £400 - choose between headphones, a tablet, a laptop, an e-scooter and more, you decide! (given away when the survey closes)
• a £100 gift card of your choice (given away every week – 14 to give away!)
and much more!

Get started now: https://buff.ly/4emCBmd

Want to finish the Award without compromising on your points? Have a look at our Quick Scoring activities✨

Remember remember the 5th of November! 🎇🎇 Enjoy Bonfire Night!

Happy Diwali from the Careers and Employability team! 🪔 May this festival of lights bring joy to all.✨

Are you balancing paying for your rent and bills with finding the time to study? Brighter Futures Grants are here to help. In collaboration with our partners at Santander, this financial boost is designed to empower you to concentrate on your studies.

Everything you need to know about the grants:

• The prize: 10 awards of £1,000 up for grabs!

• No strings attached: You can spend the funds on things that will help you to focus on your studies, like rent, bills, groceries, textbooks and tech.

• Open opportunity: Any Westminster student can enter, including undergraduates, postgraduates, part-time and full-time students.

• Closing date: You must apply by 11pm on 5 December 2024.

• How to apply: You’ll need to register for an account on the Santander Open Academy platform (if you don’t already have one). After registering you’ll then need to confirm your email address. Log in then press ‘Get Started’ to being the application process- you’ll need to select your university from the list of those participating.

• Bonus points: Whether you win or not, you’ll still have access to the Santander Open Academy platform and to free, on-demand learning content that can help support you in your studies.

Don't miss the opportunity to level-up your academic journey with a Brighter Futures Grant: https://buff.ly/4eFgBDq

Are you balancing paying for your rent and bills with finding the time to study? Brighter Futures Grants are here to help. In collaboration with our partners at , this financial boost is designed to empower you to concentrate on your studies.

Everything you need to know about the grants:

• The prize: 10 awards of £1,000 up for grabs! • No strings attached: You can spend the funds on things that will help you to focus on your studies, like rent, bills, groceries, textbooks and tech. • Open opportunity: Any Westminster student can enter, including undergraduates, postgraduates, part-time and full-time students.

• Closing date: You must apply by 11pm on 5 December 2024.

• How to apply: You’ll need to register for an account on the Santander Open Academy platform (if you don’t already have one). After registering you’ll then need to confirm your email address. Log in then press ‘Get Started’ to being the application process- you’ll need to select your university from the list of those participating.

• Bonus points: Whether you win or not, you’ll still have access to the Santander Open Academy platform and to free, on-demand learning content that can help support you in your studies.

Find out more and apply via the link in our bio.

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Level-up your studies… the Brighter Futures Grants are back for Westminster students.

We’re working with our partners at Santander to empower all students to achieve their goals. Brighter Futures Grants are designed to break down financial barriers so you can achieve your academic ambitions. We’ll be giving away £1,000 to 10 of our students. Spend the funds on rent, bills, study resources or anything else that will help create an environment where you can focus on your studies.

To enter follow these 4 simple steps:

1. If you haven’t already, register for Santander Open Academy - a free online learning platform

2. Follow the verification link in your confirmation email

3. Log in and choose ‘Get Started’ to complete your entry into the Brighter Futures Grants programme. From the menu you need to select University of Westminster

4. Get your entries submitted by 11pm on 5 December 2024. All of our students are eligible to enter, including undergraduates, postgraduates, part-time and full-time students, and you don’t need to bank with Santander to get involved.

Enter by 5 December 2024: https://buff.ly/4eFgBDq

Calling all students – there’s £10,000 up for grabs with ’s Brighter Futures Grants! We’re working with them to give away 10 awards of £1,000 exclusively for our students.

Enter by 5 December for your chance to win.

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Janet, Jonathan, and Tracey are sharing their perspectives on the challenges students face when transitioning from student life to the job market. We’re uncovering the reality of career preparation and employability skills. Not just that, this episode explore career consulting, the process beyond CV writing, and the essence of volunteering 🎉

This episode will broaden your perspective on career preparation ✨

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Join us as we chat with Ben and Leo about the importance of gaining work experience during university and how it can shape your future career! 💼

Don’t miss out on this episode ✨

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