Male Undergraduate of the Year Award

Are you the

Male Undergraduate of the Year Award

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We're searching UK Universities to find the Male Undergraduate of the Year! In partnership with L’Oréal Groupe, we’re looking for someone who’s ambitious, adaptable, and unafraid to challenge the status quo - a natural problem-solver with an entrepreneurial mindset and the confidence to try new things.

You don’t have to use our products to share our values - integrity, empathy, and ethical judgment are at the heart of everything you do. If you’re driven by curiosity, passionate about making an impact, and ready to shape the future with courage and authenticity, this is the award for you.

This award is open to students who:

  • Are studying any degree subject
  • Identify as male
  • Are on course to achieve a 2:2
PRIZES

What could you win?

You could win a graduate role with L’Oréal Groupe – the world’s number one beauty company. Kick off your career with a global brand that thrives on creativity, innovation, and bold ideas. From day one, you’ll be part of real projects, learning from industry leaders while making your own mark in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

All longlisted students will also receive a branded goodie bag from L’Oréal Groupe

about you

What makes an Award winner?

An award-winning male undergraduate of the year is agile and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced environments while remaining flexible in their approach. They show an entrepreneurial spirit, unafraid to challenge the norm or try new ideas, reflecting L’Oréal Groupe's test-and-learn culture. Comfortable in being different, they stand out through their unique perspective while balancing ambition with empathy for others. Above all, they are guided by strong ethics and integrity in their judgements, embodying the values that make a true role model for future leaders.

about our partner

L'Oréal Groupe isn't just a beauty company; we are a global powerhouse of innovation and technology, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the most influential companies of 2025. Fortune also named us Europe's most innovative company for 2025, highlighting our pioneering spirit in product, process, and culture.

From the first hair dye in 1909 to our cutting-edge Beauty Tech products and services today, we've consistently led the beauty sector with a science-forward approach. Our passion for innovation, inherited from our researcher founder, drives our obsession with quality, efficacy, and safety across an infinite diversity of products and services. We believe in the power of beauty to unite, a fundamental human aspiration that goes beyond appearance, tapping into self-realization and confidence. Our mission is to deliver the best of beauty to everyone, everywhere, built on strong foundations of responsibility and sustainability.
The personal care industry is a significant economic force, contributing £30.4 billion to GDP in 2024, growing four times faster than the overall economy. As the number one beauty brand globally, we are impacting this dynamic growth.

For those looking to make a significant impact, L'Oréal Groupe offers an unparalleled environment. We're proud to be recognized as one of The Times Top 10 Graduate Employers, celebrated for our exceptional onboarding at the Target Job Graduate Recruiter Awards, and named The Times Marketing Employer of Choice for four consecutive years. Join the 88,000 innovators worldwide who are shaping the future of beauty through technology, science, and a relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence.

going all the way

How do I win?

1. Register your details
2. Submit your application by
January 26, 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, you will be invited to an in-person assessment centre with L'Oréal in London.
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.