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
| Bahar Taşkın Öztürk | University of London |
| Gaurov Henry | University of Westminster |
Science and Sustainability Award
| Ozan Bahçıvan | University of the West of England Bristol and University of Central Lancashire |
| Özgür Atalay | University of Manchester |
| Sema Dumanlı Oktar | University of Bristol |
Social Action Award
| Barış Alpaslan | University of Manchester |
| Hande Soğancılar | University of Manchester |
| Merve Yıldırım | University of Sussex |
Culture and Creativity Award
| Elif Halime Bereketli Yüce | University of London |
| Gözde Türkkan | University of the Arts, London |
Special Award for Humanitarian Relief
| Kadriye İpek Miscioğlu | London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) |
Find out more about the Study UK Alumni Awards 2025 finalists and judging panel in the ‘Downloads’ section below.
The winners will be announced at the Alumni Awards ceremony taking place in Istanbul on Thursday, 20 March 2025.
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.
Other ways to connect with international UK alumni
It doesn’t end with the Study UK Alumni Awards. Make sure you register to join Alumni UK, the British Council’s global networking and professional development platform for UK alumni around the world.