The British Council has announced the thirteenth year of its Study UK Alumni Awards, recognising the outstanding achievements of international UK alumni worldwide.
These awards honour leaders who have leveraged their UK education to make significant contributions to their communities, industries, and countries.
This year’s categories include Business and Innovation, Culture, Creativity and Sport, Science and Sustainability, and Social Action.
Applications open on 1 September 2026 and close on 15 October 2026. Eligible applicants will be considered for both national Alumni Awards in participating countries and the global Alumni Awards.
Potential applicants can find out more about applying for the Study UK Alumni Awards by joining the ‘How to Apply’ webinars on Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 10.00-11.00 (UK time) or Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 16.00-17.00 (UK time).
The finalists and winners of the global Alumni Awards will be announced in 2027 and celebrated through a digital campaign highlighting their remarkable stories and successes.
In addition to the global awards, a small number of countries will host national ceremonies. Finalists of the national awards will be announced between December 2026 and May 2027.
If you know an eligible alum please contact Ewan O’Brien, Alumni Engagement Manager at ewan.obrien@uws.ac.uk for support.
For full details on the eligibility criteria and participating countries, please refer to https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/alumni-awards