In a milestone
celebration of UK alumni worldwide, the British Council has launched the 10th edition of the Study UK Alumni
Awards for 2024. This prestigious event is set to honour the remarkable achievements and global impact of UK
alumni.
The Study UK
Alumni Awards encompass four prestigious categories, each designed to showcase outstanding achievements across
diverse fields: business and innovation, science and sustainability, social action, and culture and creativity.
The competition gives eligible applicants the opportunity to compete at both the national and global levels,
showcasing their skills and talents on global stages.
Winners of the
Study UK Global Alumni Award can anticipate the opportunity to enhance their worldwide profiles, broaden their
professional exposure, and enhance their career prospects through a special networking visit to the United
Kingdom.
It is worth
mentioning that the awards received a total of 1,200 submissions from alumni of UK institutions who are
currently living in about 100 different countries. The aforementioned candidates had connections with over 120
prestigious institutes of higher education around the United Kingdom.
The British
Council has stated that a number of nations, including India, will hold national ceremonies to honour their
finalists. The global Alumni Award winners and finalists will be unveiled in 2024.
India’s National
Awards for the previous year recognised outstanding individuals:
Over the years,
the United Kingdom has continually maintained its status as a highly regarded educational destination for
students from India. Based on data provided by the UK Home Office, there has been a significant rise of 54% in
the population of Indian students pursuing education in the United Kingdom. Specifically, in the year ending
June 2023, a total of 142,848 sponsored study visas were issued to Indian students.
The British
Council’s Study UK Alumni Award is a remarkable tribute to the outstanding accomplishments of UK alumni all
around the world. To be a part of this esteemed event that promotes innovation and international cooperation,
prospective applicants should mark October 22, 2023, as the deadline.