British Council launches international awards to celebrate UK alumni achievements

The British Council is proud to announce the eleventh year of its Study UK Alumni Awards, recognising the outstanding achievements of 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 and creativity, science and sustainability, and social action. Applications open on 1 September 2024 and close on 21 October 2024. Eligible applicants will be considered for both national Alumni Awards in participating countries and the global Alumni Awards. 

Global Awards

The finalists and winners of the global Alumni Awards will be announced in 2025 and celebrated through a digital campaign highlighting their remarkable stories and successes. As part of their award, winners will be invited on a trip to the UK, where they will re-connect with their universities, meet and inspire current GREAT scholars, and engage with other global winners. This prestigious visit not only offers a chance to enhance their international profiles and advance their careers, but also fosters meaningful connections within the academic community. 

National awards

In addition to the global awards, a small number of countries will host national ceremonies. Finalists for the national awards will be announced between December 2024 and March 2025. The national awards are generally hosted by the British Ambassador or High Commissioner, with VIPs attending as special guests, leading to extensive press and PR coverage of finalists. 

Speaking about the awards, the British Council’s Country Mark Howard says:

“I am delighted to launch the British Council Study UK Alumni Awards for this year in Egypt. We were impressed and inspired by the stories of our winners and finalists last year. Our Awards truly demonstrated how much talent there is in Egypt and it’s so fantastic to see how our UK Alumni have used their UK study and experience to make such as positive impact in their community. We look forward to celebrating more achievements of Egyptians who have studied in the UK with this year’s Alumni Awards. So, if you are one of them, please apply before the deadline”

For full details on the eligibility criteria and participating countries, please refer to https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/alumni-awards For more information please contact: Study UK Alumni Awards team [email protected]