Santander Foundation grants
Bolsas Fundação Santander ·Administered by Fundação Santander Portugal
The Fundação Santander Portugal awards one-time study grants through the Santander Open Academy platform — 488 grants of €500, €750 or €1,000 in the 2026 first edition, aimed at CTeSP, licenciatura and mestrado students with lower household incomes. You must reside in Portugal and study at a partner institution.
Who qualifies
- Resident in Portugal and enrolled at a partner institution
- CTeSP, licenciatura or mestrado student
- Household income within the foundation's IAS-indexed limit
How to apply
Register and apply on the Santander Open Academy platform during the application window.
Deadlines: 2026 1st edition window: 17 March – 25 May 2026
Apply / official channel →Sources
- Bolsas Fundação Santander — Apoio Universitário 2026 (1.ª edição) — Santander Open Academy (retrieved 10 July 2026)
- Santander Open Academy — Santander Open Academy (retrieved 10 July 2026)
Last verified 10 July 2026
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