British Council Invites Applications for Study UK Alumni Awards 2026

Applications for the awards is open until October 16, 2025 for the 'Study UK Alumni Awards 2026'

The British Council is inviting applications for the twelfth edition of Study UK Alumni Awards. The alumni awards are dedicated to honouring leaders who have leveraged their UK education to make significant contributions to their communities, industries, and countries.

The Study UK Alumni Awards celebrate outstanding achievements and impact across four categories: Science and Sustainability; Culture, Creativity and Sport; Social Action; and Business and Innovation. Eligible applicants can compete at both the National and Global levels. The four global winners are chosen from the 28 global finalists by our judging panel members. Global Alumni Award winners will have the opportunity to raise their international profiles, expand professional networks, and enhance their careers through a dedicated networking visit to the UK. In addition, India will host a national ceremony to honour its finalists.

The last date to submit applications is 16 October 2025. The winners of India awards will be announced in February 2026 whereas, the Global winners will be announced in August 2026 and celebrated through a digital campaign highlighting their remarkable stories and successes.

Last year, the award received almost over 1300 applications from international UK alumni nearly from 100 countries across the UK. The eleventh edition of the Study UK Alumni Awards was a resounding success, with the national ceremony held in New Delhi in March 2025 to celebrate winners and finalists from diverse fields and countries. Building on this momentum, the British Council now invites applications for the 12th edition, continuing its mission to honour alumni who are shaping industries, driving innovation, and making a lasting impact on societies worldwide.

Speaking about the Alumni Awards 2026, Rittika Chanda Parruck MBE, Director of Education India, British Council, said, "The Study UK Alumni Awards are not only a celebration of individual achievements, but a testament to the transformative power of a UK education. They reflect how knowledge, values, and skills gained in the UK transcend borders, enabling alumni to become changemakers who reimagine industries, empower communities, and inspire global progress. Through their journeys, we see how education connects nations and shapes a more sustainable, innovative, and inclusive future. I encourage all alumni to share their stories - because each one has the power to spark change and strengthen the bridge between the UK and the world."