The deadline for applications in Kazakhstan has been extended until 28 October.
Celebrating the achievements of alumni in Kazakhstan
When outstanding individuals receive a world-class education in the UK, the effects can last a lifetime. The Alumni Awards shine a light on the impact that alumni of UK higher education institutions are making in their chosen field and how this was sparked by their studies in the UK.
The British Council has launched the 11th year of a prestigious award celebrating the outstanding achievements of the UK’s international alumni around the world.
The Study UK Alumni Awards winners and finalists are leaders in their fields who have used their experience of studying at a UK university to make a positive contribution to their communities, industries and countries. The Study UK Alumni Awards celebrate and showcase the impact and value of a UK higher education and raise the international profile of UK alumni and their former universities.
The awards are open to alumni currently residing in any country outside the UK who have within the last 15 years (i.e. 2009–2024) enrolled at an officially recognised body or received a recognised award from a UK higher education institution (HEI) at degree level or above (degree level is defined as band 9 and above on the UK ENIC band framework), either at a UK university in the UK, for a minimum of one term or semester, or awarded a full UK degree level qualification (or higher), awarded by a recognised UK higher education institution, in their home country (Transnational Education – TNE/long distance).
Applications open on 1 September 2024 and close on 28 October 2024.
Award categories
There are four award categories:
Science and Sustainability Award – Recognising alumni who have distinguished themselves through their career and achievements in the world of science and sustainability, and who can demonstrate the impact and scale of their achievements in their profession and beyond.
- Areas of work could include, but are not limited to, climate action, clean energy, medicine, sustainable cities and communities, engineering, industry and construction.
Culture and Creativity Award – Recognising alumni who have carved a career for themselves in arts and culture. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate their artistic ingenuity, influence and creativity.
- Areas of work could include, but are not limited to, arts, design, humanities, traditional media, music, video, TV, sports and online content and audiovisual media creation (e.g blogging, vlogging including for YouTube and social media).
Social Action Award – Recognising alumni who have made an exceptional contribution and commitment to creating positive social change and improving the lives of others.
- Areas of work could include, but are not limited to, education, peace and justice and reducing inequality, poverty and hunger and broader humanitarian work or work for social good.
Business and Innovation Award – Recognising alumni who are active in initiating and contributing to innovative or creative new ideas, solutions or business opportunities, that have the potential for growth.
- Areas of work could include, but are not limited to, entrepreneurship, business, technology and finance.
Prizes
The British Council will offer a prize of £2,000 to the winner of each of the main categories in Kazakhstan for a professional development opportunity of their choice.
The benefits of winning a prestigious Alumni Award also include the opportunity to:
- raise your international profile through global press and digital coverage
- build your professional networks and business connections
- win a professional networking visit to the UK.
Apply for one of the awards
Have you studied in the UK and gone on to achieve exceptional success? If so, apply for one of the Awards by 28 October 2023.
All the finalists of the national awards will be put forward for the global Alumni Awards.
The finalists and winners of the global Alumni Awards will be announced in 2025 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.
‘How to apply’ webinars
Interested in learning more about the application process? Register for one of the ‘How to apply’ webinars we are organising in September and October.
Timeline
| 1 September 2024 | Applications open |
| 28 October 2024 | Applications close at 17.00 (UK time) |
| October – November 2024 | Shortlisting of applications |
| December 2024 – January 2025 | Announcement of Kazakhstan national-level finalists |
| February 2025 | Announcement of Kazakhstan national-level winners and awards ceremony |
| April – August 2025 | Announcement of global finalists and digital celebration |
| August 2025 | Announcement of global winners |
For more information, please visit https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/after-your-studies/alumni-awards.