Do you want to stand out to top UK graduate employers before you graduate? If so, then the targetjobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards 2026 are closing soon, and this is an opportunity worth acting on now.
These are the only national undergraduate awards of their kind in the UK, run in partnership with leading employers.
Why apply?
✔️ A standout CV achievement
✔️ Direct exposure to top graduate recruiters
✔️ Real-world assessment experience
✔️ Networking, feedback and career insight
✔️ An invitation to the national awards ceremony in April for finalists
With 16 award categories, there’s something for almost every discipline and background, including:
AI Innovator | Engineering | Software Engineering | Semiconductor | Future Lawyer | Management | Multilingual | Career Changer | Black Heritage | Female | Male | Social Mobility | Neurodiverse Talent | Future Skills | Insurance | Built Environment
Deadline approaching fast for the 2026 awards
All parts of the application, including the online tests, must be completed by 9am on Monday 26 January 2026.
If you’re applying your skills beyond the classroom, solving problems, or shaping your future career, this is for you. Graduate employers are paying attention. Make sure you are too.
Click here to find out more and start your application.