The winners of the Study UK Alumni Awards 2026 in France were announced at a prestigious award ceremony on Thursday 19 February 2026. The ceremony was hosted by the British Ambassador in France, Sir Thomas Drew and Director of the British Council in France, Anne Duncan.
The winners of the Alumni Awards 2026 are:
Culture, Creativity and Sport Award
| Sofie Qwarnström | University of Essex, Edinburgh and Glasgow |
Find out more about finalists' projects in this category here.
Business and Innovation Award
| Priscilla Petit | University of Essex |
Find out more about finalists' projects in this category here.
Science and Sustainability Award
| Juan Carlos Ocampo | University of Sheffield |
Find out more about finalists' projects in this category here.
Social Action Award
| Paul de Marnix | King's College London |
Find out more about finalists projects in this category here.
Find out more about the winners and judging panel in the "Downloads" section below.
Award winners have the opportunity to raise their international profile, expand their professional networks and enhance their careers.
The British Council will offer a prize of up to £1,000 to the winner of each of the main categories in France for a professional development opportunity of their choice.
The Global Alumni Awards winners will be announced in August 2026.
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