Female Undergraduate of the Year Award

Are you the

Female Undergraduate of the Year Award

?

We're searching UK universities to find the outstanding Female Undergraduate of the Year. We're looking for students who are inspired by Mott Macdonald's work, have a drive to learn, and see themselves as future leaders.

To enter you need to:

  • identify as a female undergraduate student, studying a STEM related subject
  • be in your penultimate or final year of University
  • have the right to work in the UK after graduation
PRIZES

What could you win?

You could win a placement or graduate role for 2027 with Mott Macdonald! As part of the prize, you'll also receive a branded Mott MacDonald goodie bag to celebrate your achievement and you'll be matched with a senior female leader for mentorship to support in shaping your early career.

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

about you

What makes an Award winner?

The winner of the Female Undergraduate of the Year Award will share Mott Macdonald's values of inclusion, integrity and innovation. We're looking for women who see themselves as future leaders and changemakers, with the drive to learn and be a force for change in society.

about our partner

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. Independent in thought and action, we advise what is genuinely right for our clients, our staff, and communities – not what is easy. We want to do a great job for everyone involved, while offering excellent opportunities for placement students and graduates.

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.

The Female Undergraduate of the Year Award is especially important to us because it aligns with our mission to improve gender representation across the engineering, infrastructure, and consultancy sectors. We believe that diverse teams bring better outcomes for our clients and communities, and that empowering women at the early stages of their careers is key to building a more equitable future.

This partnership is not just about recognising excellence—it’s about opening doors, challenging norms, and helping young women see themselves as future leaders and changemakers. We’re proud to support an award that reflects our belief in the power of diverse perspectives to shape a better world.

going all the way

How do I win?

1. Register your details
2. Submit your application by
January 5, 2026
Your details must be submitted and completed by 9am on Monday 26th January 2026. If you are successful in making it through to the next stage, you will hear from us by 18th February 2026.
3. Assessment
If you are successful in making it through to the next stage of the process, you will be invited to an online interview with Mott Macdonald.
4. Grand Final
The final shortlist of 10 students will be invited to the awards ceremony on the 24th April 2026, where the award winners will be announced.