Alumni Awards 2027
Apply for the Study UK Alumni Awards
Celebrating the achievements of UK alumni in Egypt.
Have you studied in the UK and gone on to achieve exceptional success? Applications for the Study UK Alumni Awards open on 1 September 2026.
The Study UK Alumni Awards celebrate the achievements of international UK alumni who are making a positive impact around the world. Delivered by the British Council and now in their thirteenth year, the awards recognise leaders, innovators and changemakers whose UK higher education has helped shape their success.
There are four award categories:
Business and Innovation Award
Recognising alumni who are active in initiating and contributing to innovative or creative new ideas, solutions or business opportunities, that have the potential for growth.
- Areas of work could include, but are not limited to: entrepreneurship, business, technology and finance.
Culture, Creativity and Sport Award
Recognising alumni who have carved a career for themselves in arts, culture and sport. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate their artistic ingenuity, influence and creativity.
- Areas of work could include, but are not limited to: arts, design, humanities, traditional media, music, video, TV, sports and online content and audiovisual media creation (e.g blogging, vlogging including for YouTube and social media).
Science and Sustainability Award
Recognising alumni who have distinguished themselves through their career and achievements in the world of science and sustainability, and who can demonstrate the impact and scale of their achievements in their profession, and beyond.
- Areas of work could include, but are not limited to: climate action, clean energy, medicine, sustainable cities and communities, engineering, industry and construction.
Some of the benefits of winning a prestigious Alumni Awards:
- Receive a £3,000 prize to support your professional development
- Raise your international profile through global press and digital coverage.
- Build your professional networks and business connections
- Win a professional networking visit to the UK
Social Action Award
Recognising alumni who have made an exceptional contribution and commitment to creating positive social change and improving the lives of others.
- Areas of work could include, but are not limited to: education, peace and justice and reducing inequality, poverty and hunger and broader humanitarian work or work for social good.
Timeline
| 1 September 2026 | Applications open |
| 16 October 2026 | Applications close at 17.00 BST (UK time) |
| October - November 2026 | Shortlisting of applications |
| December 2027 | Announcement of finalists |
| January 2027 | National-level ceremony |
Applications open on 1 September 2026 and close on 16 October 2026. Finalists and winners from countries hosting national awards, and all eligible applicants from countries not hosting national awards will be put forward for the global Alumni Awards.
The finalists and winners of the global Alumni Awards will be announced in 2027 and celebrated in a digital campaign that will raise the profile of their story and success. Winners of the global awards will be celebrated on a global scale and invited to the UK to re-connect with their universities, meet with the Study UK stakeholders and to support the ongoing development of their careers.
Why apply?
The Study UK Alumni Awards provide an opportunity to raise your professional profile and become part of a distinguished global network of UK alumni making a difference around the world.
Successful applicants are recognised at a country awards ceremony, where they have the opportunity to celebrate their achievements and connect with fellow alumni, university partners and key stakeholders.
Country winners are then automatically entered into the global Study UK Alumni Awards. Global winners are then invited to the UK to take part in a programme of networking, professional development and celebration events.
Meet our previous national finalists and winners.
These outstanding alumni have been recognised for the impact they're making in their communities, industries and beyond. Their achievements showcase the lasting value of a UK higher education and the difference UK alumni are making around the world.
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