When outstanding individuals receive a world-class education in the UK, the effects can last a lifetime. The Study UK Alumni Awards shine a light on the impact that alumni of UK higher education institutions are making in their chosen field, and how this was sparked by their studies in the UK.
The British Council has launched the eleventh year of a prestigious award celebrating the outstanding achievements of the UK’s international alumni around the world.
The Study UK Alumni Awards are open to alumni living anywhere outside of the UK. Award winners and finalists are leaders in their fields who have used their experience of studying at a UK university to make a positive contribution to their communities, industries, and countries. The Study UK Alumni Awards celebrate and showcase the impact and value of a UK higher education and raise the international profile of UK alumni and their former universities.
Winners of the global awards will be celebrated on a global scale and invited to the UK to re-connect with their universities, and to join activities that support the ongoing development of their careers.
Eligibility
The awards are open to alumni currently residing in any country outside the UK who:
- Have within the last 15 years (i.e. 2009 - 2024), enrolled at an officially recognised body or received a recognised award from a UK higher education institution, at degree level or above (degree level is defined as band 9 and above on the UK ENIC band framework), either at a UK university in the UK, for a minimum of one term or semester, At degree level or above (degree level is defined as band 9 and above on the UK ENIC band framework).
Or
- Have been awarded a full UK degree level qualification (or higher), awarded by a recognised UK HEI, in their home country (Transnational Education - TNE/long distance).
For all details about eligibility criteria, please see the Terms and Conditions at the bottom of this page.
For applicants in the USA, a single application provides two opportunities for recognition. You may be selected as a finalist for the national awards which will be announced in February 2025, while your application will also be considered for the global awards, competing with alumni from around the world.