Alumni Awards

Applications for 2026 Study UK Alumni Awards are now closed. Complete the form below if you wish to receive updates about our future call for applications.

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, Creativity and Sport, Science and Sustainability, and Social Action.

Eligible applicants are considered for the global Alumni Awards, and, if they are based in a host country, for the national Alumni Awards too.

Meet previous winners and finalists

Alumni Award winners and finalists

Read the inspirational stories of Study UK Alumni Award winners and finalists and how they’re using their UK education to make a difference.

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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.

What is Alumni UK Live?

Alumni UK live is our free online professional development festival for international alumni of UK universities. The festival provides opportunities for continued professional development, career advancement, and connections to a global network of exceptional UK alumni.

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