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British Council invites applications for Study UK Alumni Awards 2024
Eligible applicants will have the opportunity to compete on both the global and national stages of the awards
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British Council, the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, is inviting applications for the 10th edition of its prestigious Study UK alumni awards programme which is dedicated to honouring the remarkable accomplishments of UK alumni worldwide.
The awards spotlight exceptional achievements in four categories such as science and sustainability, culture and creativity, social action and business and innovation. Eligible applicants will have the opportunity to compete on both the global and national stages of the awards, said a release by the council.
Talking about the awards, Rittika Chanda Parruck, director of education, at British Council India, said, “Through the Study UK Alumni Awards, we recognise the exceptional achievements of UK alumni from around the world. These individuals have harnessed the knowledge and experiences gained during their time at UK universities to bring about positive change in their communities and beyond.”
The recipients will gain a chance to boost their international profiles, expand their professional networks, and enrich their careers with a professional networking visit to the UK. Additionally, a select number of countries, including India, will host national ceremonies to honour their finalists. The last date to submit applications is October 22. All eligible applicants will be put forward for the global alumni awards. The finalists and winners of the awards will be announced in 2024.
For many years the UK has been one of the most popular study destinations for Indian students and the number of students from India to the UK has witnessed a significant jump. A total of 142,848 sponsored study visas were granted to Indians in the year ending June 2023, which witnessed an increase of about 54% compared to the previous year, as per the UK home office data.
This mobility is powered by the achievements of Indian alumni who have made substantial contributions to their communities, industries, and nations. The international alumni awards programme recognises such alumni and honours them and their work that inspires others around them.
Last year, the award received over 1,200 applications from UK alumni residing in nearly 100 countries. These applicants represented more than 120 higher education institutions located throughout the UK.
After in-depth interviews with a judging panel, the following winners were selected for the National Awards in India which included Abhinav Sinha, winner of the Science and Sustainability Award (University of Glasgow), Puja Changoiwala, winner of the Culture and Creativity Award (University of Westminster), Sugandha Yadav, winner of social action award (Durham University) and Saumya Singh, winner of business and innovation award (University of Manchester)
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