Celebrating the achievements of alumni in the Americas

When outstanding individuals receive a world-class education in the UK, the impact can last a lifetime. The Study UK Alumni Awards shine a light on the contributions that international alumni of UK higher education institutions are making in their chosen fields, inspired by their studies in the UK. 

The British Council has launched the twelfth year of these prestigious awards, which celebrate the remarkable achievements of the UK’s international alumni around the world. 

The Study UK Alumni Awards are open to alumni living outside the UK. Award winners and finalists are leaders in their fields in Latin America who have drawn on their UK education to create positive change in their communities, industries, and countries. The Awards highlight and showcase the value and global impact of a UK higher education and raise the international profile of UK alumni and their universities. 

The Awards are open to international alumni who, within the last 15 years (2010 – 2025), have enrolled at an officially recognised UK higher education institution (HEI) or received a recognised award from one, at degree level or above (degree level is defined as band 9 and above on the UK ENIC band framework). This includes alumni who studied in the UK for at least one term or semester, or who completed a full UK degree (or higher) in their home country through transnational education or distance learning. 

Awards categories

Recognises alumni who have initiated and contributed to innovative or creative ideas, solutions, or business opportunities with potential for growth. 

Areas of work may include entrepreneurship, business, technology, and finance. 

Recognises alumni who have built careers in arts, culture, and sport, and can demonstrate artistic ingenuity, influence, and creativity. 

Areas of work may include arts, design, humanities, media, music, film, TV, sports, and online or audiovisual content creation. 

Recognises alumni who have distinguished themselves in science and sustainability, showing the scale and impact of their achievements. 

Areas of work may include climate action, clean energy, medicine, sustainable cities and communities, engineering, industry, and construction. 

Recognises alumni who have made exceptional contributions to social change and improving the lives of others. 

Areas of work may include education, peace and justice, reducing inequality, poverty alleviation, and humanitarian work. 

Timeline

Date Activity
1 September 2025 Applications open
16 October 2025  Applications close at 17:00 UK (BST)
October - November 2025 Shortlisting of applications
December 2025 - March 2026 national level winners announced
July - August 2026 Global finalists' announcement and digital celebration
August 2026 Global Alumni Awards winners announced

Applications open on 1 September 2025 and close on 16 October 2025. Finalists and winners from countries hosting national-level awards, as well as all eligible applicants from countries not hosting national-level awards, will be considered for the Global Alumni Awards. 

The global finalists and winners will be announced in 2026 and celebrated through a worldwide digital campaign to raise the profile of their stories and success. Global winners will be invited to the UK to reconnect with their universities, meet with Study UK stakeholders, and support the next stage of their careers. 

How to apply webinars

Join one of our webinars to learn about the application process and hear useful tips.

Register here for the webinars

Meet our previous national finalists and winners

Among strong competition, these candidates stood out. Discover what makes their stories unique and inspiring

Meet the finalists and winners