The Female Undergraduate of the Year Award

Are you the Female Undergraduate of the Year?

We’re searching UK universities to find the Female Undergraduate of the Year! Do you want to use your skills to make a positive difference to the communities we live in? We’re looking for curious, ambitious students who are passionate about learning, solving real-world challenges and helping to shape a better future.

If you’re ready to challenge yourself, share your ideas and make your mark, this could be your chance to stand out and be recognised as the Female Undergraduate of the Year.

‍Enter if you are:

A current undergraduate student at a university in the UK
A female identifying student
Studying a STEM related subject
In your penultimate year of university

Apply now

Prizes

What could you win?

A 2028 placement with Mott MacDonald, with the potential to progress to a future graduate role.

You’ll also be matched with a senior female leader for mentoring, giving you the opportunity to build your network, develop your confidence and get advice as you shape your early career.

All finalists will also be considered for paid work experience opportunities with Mott MacDonald.

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what it takes

What makes an award winner?

We’re looking for the future leaders of STEM who are ready to use their potential to make a real-world difference.

You’ll be a great fit for this award if you are:

A future leader: You’re confident sharing your ideas, challenging the status quo and helping to create a more inclusive future for STEM.
Driven: You care about the bigger picture and want to use your skills to improve communities and help society thrive.
Curious: You love learning, enjoy solving problems and aren’t afraid to look at things from a different perspective.
Values-led: You act with integrity, respect others and take pride in doing things well, whether that’s through your studies, work, volunteering or activities outside of university.

Above all, we’re looking for someone with passion, resilience and the potential to make a difference. You don’t need a perfect CV or years of experience – we want to see what you could achieve.

Apply now

FROM OUR PARTNER

Mott MacDonald and the Female Undergraduate of the Year Award

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy focused on guiding our clients through many of the planet’s most intricate challenges. Being employee-owned allows us to choose the work taken on and focus on the issues that are important. At Mott MacDonald, we are committed to creating a society where everyone can thrive. Partnering with the Undergraduate of the Year Awards allows us to celebrate and support emerging talent who share our values of inclusion, integrity, and innovation.

At the heart of our work lies a purpose-driven culture guided by our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, and Excellence (which together spell “PRIDE”). These aren’t just words — they reflect how we operate, make decisions, and measure success. We believe in connecting communities, advancing technology, and responsibly managing natural resources. Whether in urban planning, energy transitions, social infrastructure, or environmental resilience, our ambition is to remain at the forefront of meaningful innovation — guided always by professionalism, ethics, and impact.

We offer structured support and exposure from day one: from induction programmes and mentoring to tailored training and continuous professional development. We’re deeply invested in the growth of our people.

going all the way

How do I win?

Register

To apply, you’ll need to:

Register for the Undergraduate of the Year Awards
Complete two SHL assessments: a personality questionnaire and a situational judgement test.

Deadline: 12pm (midday), Monday 25 January 2027.

Extended Deadline:

January

2027

Online tests

Deadline:

January

2027

Submit by

25 January

2027

Remember, please make sure you allow enough time to complete all assessments before the deadline.

If you’re successful in progressing to the next stage, we’ll be in touch by 26 February 2027 with details of what happens next.

Assessment

If you successfully pass the initial application and screening stage, your application will be reviewed by Mott MacDonald.

From there, you could be invited to take part in networking, interviews, an assessment centre or other activities designed to help you showcase your skills and get to know Mott MacDonald.

Full details will be given to successful students.

Grand final

Made it to the final? Congratulations!

The final shortlisted students will be invited to join us at the Undergraduate of the Year Awards ceremony on 16 April 2027, where we’ll celebrate their achievements and reveal the winner of each award.

Could you be taking home the trophy? Good luck!

Apply now

How do I win?

Register

To apply, you’ll need to:

Register for the Undergraduate of the Year Awards
Complete two SHL assessments: a personality questionnaire and a situational judgement test.

Deadline: 12pm (midday), Monday 25 January 2027.

Online tests

Deadline:

January

2027

Submit by

25 January

2027

Remember, please make sure you allow enough time to complete all assessments before the deadline.

If you’re successful in progressing to the next stage, we’ll be in touch by 26 February 2027 with details of what happens next.

Assessment

If you successfully pass the initial application and screening stage, your application will be reviewed by Mott MacDonald.

From there, you could be invited to take part in networking, interviews, an assessment centre or other activities designed to help you showcase your skills and get to know Mott MacDonald.

Full details will be given to successful students.

Grand final

Made it to the final? Congratulations!

Could you be taking home the trophy? Good luck!

Apply now