Women Scholarships

If you’re a woman looking to boost your career and move into a management role, the Santander Women Scholarships leadership programmes are some of the best and most prestigious in the world. We also offer grants to promote diversity and equality in the workplace.

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+139,000 scholarships granted to date

aimed at further education and boosting employability

+ 1,300 different scholarship programmes

to help people develop professional skills

+1,000 partnership agreements established

with universities and academic institutions across 15 countries

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Female leadership in Learning Room

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Read the stories of past scholarship recipients

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"With me, Ana Botín took a chance on me, and that's a great lesson for all of us." - Pamela Ann Walkden, independent director of Santander Bank

“There is no one size fits all approach to leadership, and this is not only OK, but also desirable as a driver for diversity.” – Dr. Alessandra Lehmen

“Women in leadership is not a social agenda; it is a strategic agenda, crucial to all organizations. ” - Caroline Kanaan

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Santander Women Scholarships: Let's build a more equal world

At Santander, we believe that diversity and gender equality are not just rights; they are a huge opportunity for companies and other working environments.

That is why we work to promote women's professional development, leadership abilities and negotiation skills through the Santander Women Scholarships.