Grant
recognises
inspirational
student

Amber Seddon has been awarded a Santander Tuition Fee Grant of over £9,000.

Equivalent to a year’s tuition fees, the grant recognises the challenges Amber has overcome to study at Leeds and the work she has done to champion the cause of under-represented groups in our student body.

Estranged from her parents, Amber is an active member of the Plus Programme which levels the playing field for talented students from less-privileged backgrounds. “Coming from a background where not many students go into higher education, University was a big goal for me,” she said.

“As someone who has no parental support, I simply wouldn’t be here without the help I’ve had at Leeds. It allowed me to really engage with student life and take part in experiences which have built my skills and confidence.” These included becoming President of Leeds University Union’s Social Mobility Society, raising the profile of students from less-privileged and under-represented groups.

Now in the final year of her Advanced Psychology course, Amber’s achievements have been recognised by Santander Universities : “This generous grant will provide some real financial security as I approach graduation, and I am hoping to move on to a Master’s degree in psychology research.”

Matt Hutnell, Director of Santander Universities UK, said: “Santander is committed to supporting higher education as well as local communities across the UK. As part of our commitment to removing barriers to higher education and, in turn, providing life-changing opportunities to students from across the country, we’re delighted to be able to support Amber with a Santander Tuition Fee Grant.”

Santander Universities has supported a wide range of projects at the University of Leeds over the last ten years, transforming the experience of hundreds of Leeds students. The partnership – which has recently been extended for a further three years – focuses on education, entrepreneurship and employability.

It supports students from Widening Participation backgrounds to attend international summer schools, offers support to those looking to develop new business ideas, and provides funding for volunteering and internship projects.

If you are inspired to support the next generation of students – please consider making a gift today.