The British Council announced the eighth year of its Study UK Alumni Awards programme celebrating the outstanding achievements of UK alumni around the world. The 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. This year's award categories include science and sustainability, business and innovation, creativity and culture and social action. The call for applications opens on 1 September 2021and closes on 29 October 2021. All eligible applicants will be put forward for the global Alumni Awards and national Alumni Awards which will be hosted in Egypt. Global Awards The finalists and winners of the global Alumni Awards will be announced in 2022 and celebrated in a digital campaign that will raise the profile of their story and successes. Award winners have the opportunity to raise their international profile, expand their professional networks, and to enhance their careers, through a professional networking visit to the UK (Subject to Covid-19 restrictions at the time). National Awards In addition to the global awards, a small number of countries will host ceremonies. Finalists for the national awards will be announced between December 2021 and March 2022The national awards are generally hosted by the British Ambassador or High Commissioner, with VIPs and royalty attending as special guests, leading to extensive press and PR coverage of finalists, subject to local Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
