We are delighted to announce the official opening of the 2025 awards cycle, beginning today!

The Global Undergraduate Awards invites all penultimate, final-year and recently graduated undergraduate students from around the world to showcase their academic brilliance, creative thinking, and innovative problem-solving across our 25 categories.

Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

The awards celebrate exceptional achievement in the humanities, sciences, technology, creative arts, and more. Recognising academic excellence through the highest level undergraduate work and supporting the writers by fostering a global network of young leaders actively shaping the future.

We are looking for original thinking, insightful analysis, and ideas that address today’s most pressing global challenges. This is a stage where students can not only shine but also connect with like-minded individuals and leaders across the world.

Entrants will have their work evaluated by top academics and experts in their fields, and those who progress will have the chance to attend the prestigious Global Undergraduate Summit in Dublin all expenses paid. Here, finalists from each of the 25 categories will present their research, attend exclusive workshops, and build invaluable networks that span the globe.

Winners will receive the coveted Thomas Clarkson Medal, awarded in recognition of the academic excellence, passion, and vision they bring to their work. By celebrating these achievements, the GUA fosters a global culture of academic and creative excellence, empowering students to advance their fields of study and engage in meaningful conversations on a global scale.

How to Enter

Students may submit coursework completed during their undergraduate studies, whether from their final year or earlier. Entries are now open through the GUA’s online platform, with a deadline in June 2025. Aspiring participants can find further information and submission guidelines

Start your process today and #AwardYourWork