Alumni Awards

Applications for Study UK Alumni Awards 2025 are now closed.

Thank you to those who applied. Please see our 'What happens after my application?' page for next steps.

The Study UK Alumni Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of international UK alumni worldwide.

These awards honour international leaders who have leveraged their UK education to make significant contributions to their communities, industries, and countries.

Award categories include business and innovation, culture and creativity, science and sustainability, and social action.

Eligible applicants will be considered for the global Alumni Awards and if they are in a participating country, the national Alumni Awards also.

If you have any questions please email the Alumni Awards team.

What happens after my application?

Find out about the application and shortlisting timeline for the Study UK Alumni Awards.

Terms and conditions and privacy notice

View the Alumni Awards terms and conditions and privacy notice.

Meet the judges

The judging panel for the Alumni Awards brings together a wealth of international expertise in education, entrepreneurship and national policy.

Hear inspiring stories

'A key skill I developed was navigating and appreciating cross-cultural diversity.’

Hear more from some of our alumni on what inclusivity means to them and their individual experiences of this while studying in the UK.

'Sustainability is a journey we must all embark on together.'

Learn how these UK alumni are leading the way in renewable energy, biotech, and green innovation, driven by their time studying in the UK.

‘I never thought I would make it to this point in my career.’

Dr Emily Rickman, USA, Science and Sustainability Award.

Meet global finalists from Americas and hear how a UK education has opened doors for them in their careers.

'You too can create an impact that will change our society for the better.'

James Otai, Uganda, Social Action Award

Meet global finalists from Sub-Saharan Africa and find out how their UK studies has made an impact in their communities.

‘Studying in the UK was a life changing experience.’

Ahmed Abd-Elhamid, Egypt, Business and Innovation Award.

Meet global finalists from Middle East and North Africa and hear about the incredible work they are doing in their countries.

'The overall UK experience was life-changing.'

Gevorg Sahakya, Armenia, Culture and Creativity Award.

Global finalists from Wider Europe share the impact studying in the UK has had on their careers.

‘Studying in the UK has definitely propelled my career forward.’

Dr Emma Camp, Australia, Science and Sustainability Award.

Meet global finalists from East Asia and hear how studying in the UK has aided their professional journeys.

'Studying in the UK gave me a solid academic foundation.'

Saad Zuberi, Pakistan, Culture and Creativity Award

Global finalists from South Asia share how studying in the UK provided them with invaluable opportunities for training, building skills and networking.

'Studying in the UK transformed how I see my role in the world.'

Simina Tulbure, Romania, Social Action Award

Global finalists from Europe give us an insight into their careers since studying in the UK.

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