The British Council in Türkiye is honoured to be hosting the Study UK Alumni Awards in partnership with the British Consulate - Istanbul.
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.
Meet the finalists
We are delighted to announce this year’s finalists:
Business and Innovation Award
| Mehmet Mücahit Arvas | Bournemouth University |
| Mesut Can Sefizade | University of Sussex (including IDS) |
| Serhat Aydın | King's College London |
Culture, Creativity and Sport Award
| Bala Gürcan Madra | University College London |
| Ayşegül Altın | Middlesex University |
Science and Sustainability Award
| Açelya Yılmazer Aktuna | University College London |
| Oğuzhan Gündüz | University College London |
| Recep Zan | University of Manchester |
Social Action Award
| Selçuk Topal | University of Oxford |
| Duygu Çavdar Yağan | University of Bristol |
| Mavera Yücel | University of Warwick |
Find out more about the Study UK Alumni Awards 2026 finalists and judging panel in the ‘Downloads’ section below.
The winners will be announced at the Alumni Awards ceremony taking place in Istanbul in March 2026.
Award winners will have the opportunity to raise their international profile, expand their professional networks and enhance their careers.
The British Council will offer a prize of up to £2,500 to the winner of each of the main categories in Türkiye for a professional development opportunity of their choice.