Apply for the Study UK Alumni Awards 2026

The Study UK Alumni Awards, hosted by the British Council, honor outstanding international alumni who have leveraged their UK education to make a significant impact in their communities and industries. Celebrating excellence in four key categories—Business & Innovation, Culture & Creativity, Science & Sustainability, and Social Action—these awards showcase the value of a UK degree worldwide.

Award Categories & Global Recognition

Categories:

• Business & Innovation – Entrepreneurship and high-impact ventures
• Culture & Creativity – Artistic ingenuity across arts, design, media, and culture
• Science & Sustainability – Leaders driving innovation in climate, health, and tech
• Social Action – Advocates creating meaningful social change

Finalists and global winners represent stellar role models, using their UK education to inspire positive change.

Benefits of Entering

Participants benefit from:

• Global PR and media exposure
• Elevated professional visibility and international networking
• Invitation for winners to return to the UK, reconnect with universities, and further develop their careers

Application Timeline

• Applications Open: 1 September 2025
• Deadline: 16 October 2025 (17:00 BST)
• If accepted, finalists may attend national ceremonies (e.g., for USA, February) and be considered for the global awards. Global winners are announced between April and August 2026.

Who Can Apply?

Ideal candidates:

• Reside outside the UK
• Graduated from a UK higher education institution within the last 15 years
• Hold a degree-level qualification (Band 9 or above on UK ENIC framework), completed through study or transnational education

How Can the British Council Support You?

• Join ‘How to Apply’ webinars in September and October for insights and Q&A with judges and past winners
• Access downloadable assets to promote the awards via your institution or publications

The Study UK Alumni Awards 2026 offer a powerful platform to amplify your impact, elevate your profile, and celebrate your journey from UK student to global leader. Think you’ve made waves with your UK-acquired expertise? Don’t miss this chance to shine.

Apply between 1 September and 16 October 2025 and stand out on the global stage.