Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Study UK Alumni Awards 2027 Applications Open Until October 15
The British Council has started a new awards program for people who studied in the UK.
The awards celebrate alumni who have made a difference through their work or ideas.
There are four award categories.
These include science and sustainability, culture and sport, social action, and business and innovation.
People can apply until October 15, 2026.
Applications will first be reviewed in each country.
Twenty-eight people will become global finalists, and four will eventually win worldwide awards.
Winners can gain recognition and make international connections.
The British Council has opened applications for the 2027 Study UK Alumni Awards.
Eligible alumni who studied in the UK can apply until October 15, 2026.
The awards recognize achievements in science, sustainability, culture, creativity, sport, social action, business and innovation.
Twenty-eight alumni will become global finalists, followed by the selection of four global winners.
Benefits include international recognition, networking opportunities, a UK visit and national recognition for Indian finalists.
- Who
- The British Council and eligible alumni who studied in the UK.
- What
- Applications opened for the 2027 Study UK Alumni Awards, which recognize alumni achievements.
- When
- Applications close on October 15, 2026; Indian finalists are expected in January 2027, and global winners in August 2027.
- Where
- The awards involve alumni worldwide, with national consideration in participating countries and global recognition.
- Why
- To showcase the achievements of UK alumni and help them build international connections.
- Organizer
- British Council
- Application deadline
- October 15, 2026
- Award categories
- Science and Sustainability; Culture, Creativity and Sport; Social Action; Business and Innovation
- Global finalists
- 28 alumni from around the world
- Global winners
- Four winners selected by an international jury
- India timeline
- Finalists expected in January 2027
- Global announcement
- Winners announced in August 2027 through a digital campaign