British Council launches ‘Study UK Alumni Awards’ to celebrate international UK alumni achievements
These awards honour leaders who have leveraged their UK education to make significant contributions to their communities, industries, and countries.
In its thirteenth year, the British Council's Study UK Alumni Awards honor the remarkable accomplishments of international alumni who have pursued their UK education and used it to make significant contributions worldwide. This year's awards are divided into several categories, including Business and Innovation, Culture, Creativity and Sport, Science and Sustainability, and Social Action. Applications for the awards open on September 1, 2026, and close on October 15, 2026.
The global awards, which are set to be announced in 2027, will celebrate the finalists and winners through a digital campaign that highlights their inspiring stories and achievements. Global winners will be invited to the UK for a prestigious visit, allowing them to reconnect with their universities, meet and inspire current GREAT scholars, and engage with other global winners. This visit not only boosts their international profiles but also strengthens their ties within the academic community.
National award ceremonies will be hosted in a select number of countries, with finalists being announced between December 2026 and May 2027. These ceremonies are typically attended by VIPs and generate extensive press and PR coverage. Ghana, in particular, has continued to celebrate its outstanding UK alumni through the Study UK Alumni Awards.
In 2025, Ghanaian alumni King Adawu Wellington and Adaku Ufere-Awoonor were recognized in the Business and Innovation and Science and Sustainability categories, respectively. Both went on to become global finalists.
In 2026, Ghana hosted the national Alumni Awards and celebrated 12 finalists, with four outstanding alumni emerging as national winners across the four categories. Ghana's success at the national level was further boosted by three finalists progressing to the global finalist stage following the 2026 national Awards. The achievements of Ghana's previous winners and finalists demonstrate the value of the Study UK Alumni Awards in acknowledging the impact of a UK education on individuals and their communities, both nationally and internationally.
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