Celebrating the achievements of alumni in France
Have you studied in the UK and gone on to achieve exceptional success? You can apply for the Study UK Alumni Awards until 15 October 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
- Culture, Creativity and Sport Award
- Science and Sustainability Award
- Social Action Award
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. The national ceremony in France will be held at the beginning of 2027 at the British Embassy.
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.
Applications open on 1 September 2026 and close on 15 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.
Prize
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.
How to apply webinars
Join one of our webinars, where we will talk through the application process, help, and tips.
Meet our previous national finalists and winners
Among stiff competition from a variety of strong applicants, these candidates stood out. Find out what makes their stories unique.