Point North

Atom Futures Fund (Part 2)

Grants of up to £1,000 from Atom Bank's Atom Futures Fund, run by Point North, to help students settle into a Russell Group university by easing money worries. Only students who received an Atom Futures Fund (Part 1) grant, which goes to North East Year 13 students from low-income backgrounds, in care or who are young carers, can apply. The money can be used in any way that supports their studies and time at university.

You could get
Up to £1,000
Deadline
25 days left
29 November
Effort
Light
short form, little evidence needed

Who can apply

  • Students who received an award from the Atom Futures Fund (Part 1) and now study at one of the UK's 24 Russell Group universities
  • Part 1 was open to Year 13 students at state-funded schools, sixth forms or academies in County Durham, Northumberland, Tees Valley and Tyne and Wear who were eligible for Free School Meals or equivalent, in the care system or young carers
  • You must apply with your university email address
  • You can only hold one grant from this fund

What it funds

Anything that helps support your studies and time at university, for example:

  • Study materials
  • Equipment needed for courses
  • Travel costs and accommodation
  • Living costs

What it will not fund

  • Items already purchased
  • Students who have not received an award from the Atom Futures Fund (Part 1)
  • Students who have already received an award from the Atom Futures Fund (Part 2)

How to apply

  1. Read the application guidelines in full
  2. Complete the online application form on the Point North portal, using your university email address
  3. Apply by Sunday 29 November 2026

Point North aims to decide within six weeks of a completed application and to issue successful grants in January 2027.

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