AS students across Britain start university this week, restaurant chain Frankie & Benny’s is offering three lucky students the chance to have their tuition fees, and food, paid for – for a whole year.

The Italian-American restaurant will also offer each winning student a guaranteed job once they finish their degree, receiving an apprenticeship at the Restaurant Group.

Frankie & Benny’s is on a mission to help a handful of students pay for the upcoming year of university by covering their tuition fees – up to £9,250 – and giving them free Frankie & Benny’s for 12 months.

To continue the support, three positions will be created by one of the UK’s biggest hospitality businesses and could be across any of the company’s household brands which include Frankie & Benny’s and Chiquito.

To be in with a chance of winning, all students need to do is share a picture of themselves enjoying a meal at Frankie & Benny’s, or tucking into a takeaway, on Instagram with #StudentsWinWithFrankies and @Frankienbennys. Each post on social should state their university of study and why they believe they should win. It’s as simple as that.

Jon Knight, managing director of the leisure and concessions business, said: “We’re always looking to support students and now, more so than ever.

“Students can enjoy 20 per cent off of their food bill at any Frankie & Benny’s restaurant all year-round and as part of this new competition we now hope to also give a life-changing opportunity to three students.

“After the past 18 months that we have all been through we couldn’t think of anything more rewarding than supporting a number of students get the best start in life. It’s incredible to be in a position to be able to give out this huge opportunity. The very best of luck to everyone that enters the competition and we can’t wait to announce the lucky three winners very soon.”

The competition, open to all students studying in Britain, is running for four weeks from September 27 until October 24 and students can post and enter as many times as they like [terms and conditions apply].

Winners will be selected by a panel of judges from Frankie & Benny’s and the Restaurant Group, based on their social posts as to why they should win, and will be announced in November.

To learn more or to see all T&Cs, visit www.frankieandbennys.com.