Date added: 2025-02-07
Awards and a Summer Trip – Discover Santander Open Academy

Santander Award – Only for Students and Doctoral Candidates of Gdańsk University of Technology
30 prizes of PLN 2,000 each will be awarded to students and PhD students who stand out with their achievements and engagement. This is an opportunity to gain recognition that not only highlights academic or social accomplishments but also provides financial support!
Apply for 1 of 30 awards by April 7
Training Programs with a Selection Process and Limited Spots
Santander Training | USA Summer Experience 2025 – PENN
This three-week in-person training supports not only English language learning but also personal development through courses in communication, innovation, sustainability, leadership, and many other fields. Enjoy fully covered flights, dormitory accommodation, and inspiring lectures from renowned PENN professors. Gain valuable skills and receive a certificate of participation while experiencing life in the United States.
To participate, you must:
- be at least 18 but no older than 30 years at the time of application,
- live in Poland or one of the 13 other eligible countries listed on the program website,
- have an English proficiency level between B1 and C1,
- be available for training in the USA from July 14 to August 1, 2025.
Depending on nationality, some candidates may need to apply for an F-1 visa. Only candidates selected in Stage III will receive the necessary information for the visa application process. The program does not cover the visa application process or related costs.
Apply for 1 of 90 spots by March 10, 2025
Santander Training | Skills for Work – Coursera
Take advantage of a free opportunity to enhance your professional skills. Choose from five learning tracks, such as ESG, cybersecurity, marketing, or soft skills, and get access to Coursera courses for an entire year. This training is 100% online. Apply if you want to increase your employability!
Apply for 1 of 10,000 spots by March 19, 2025
Trainings with Instant Access – No Enrollment Process or Limited Spots
Register on the Santander Open Academy platform and access trainings instantly. Choose a program that suits you – available courses include English language, Excel, Power BI, Python, artificial intelligence (AI), project management, critical and strategic thinking, effective communication (written and spoken), leadership, and well-being. These 100% online trainings can be completed at your own pace. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate confirming your acquired skills.
Santander Training | Excel – From Beginner to Advanced
A great opportunity to develop your Excel skills, from beginner to intermediate levels. This training will help you gain essential knowledge for data management and information analysis in daily work. You will learn how to use key formulas and functions, as well as how to create dynamic tables to work efficiently with large datasets.
Santander Training | ChatGPT Basics
Develop your AI skills and learn how to leverage ChatGPT in daily life and work. This training will help you understand how language models function and their applications in areas like content creation, task automation, and process optimization. You will learn how to effectively integrate ChatGPT into your projects, boosting productivity and innovation in your professional and personal life.
Santander Training | Leadership
Discover your leadership potential and learn how to become an effective leader in various environments. This training focuses on developing key leadership skills and strategies essential for team management. It emphasizes personal development and practical leadership aspects, equipping you with tools to increase your confidence and effectiveness.
Who Can Apply?
Anyone who meets the following criteria:
- 16 years or older for trainings with instant access,
- 18 years or older for programs with limited spots (specific requirements for the USA Summer Experience 2025 – PENN are detailed above),
- participants do not need to be Santander Group clients.
Contact
For any questions, please contact santander.universidades@santander.pl.