The Undergraduate of the Year Award Celebrating Social Mobility - Coming Soon!

Could you be the Undergraduate of the Year Celebrating Social Mobility?

We're searching for an outstanding undergraduate student from a UK university to be our Undergraduate of the Year for Celebrating Social Mobility!

In partnership with Howden, this award champions students from a social mobility background, who demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit, have a proactive mindset, and have a desire to make a positive, lasting impact in the work that they do.

To apply, you must be:

  • In your 1st year of study
  • From a social mobility background
  • Be on course for a 2:1 in your degree

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PRIZES

What could you win?

You could win a special lunch with three of Howden’s most influential leaders - our Chief People Officer, Chief Investment Officer & Group Chief Risk Officer. This is a unique chance to connect, ask questions, and gain insights from top figures in the industry.

All 40 shortlisted candidates will also be invited to an engaging Insight Day at Howden HQ in Spring 2026. These fully funded experiences cover travel, accommodation, and any loss of earnings, so every participant can take part. During both events, candidates will:

  • Explore the world of insurance in a friendly environment
  • Learn directly from industry leaders and innovators
  • Participate in interactive workshops and assessments
  • Build valuable professional networks and skills for their careers

Howden is dedicated to supporting all 40 finalists throughout the year by helping them grow, connect, and take their first steps towards becoming the industry’s future leaders.

WHAT IT TAKES

What makes an award winner?

The winner of this award will be a person from a social mobility background who shows great potential; demonstrating entrepreneurial drive, an active can-do attitude, and an ability to work with people. They will show dedication, resilience, and a willingness to work collaboratively and want to make a difference. Above all, they must be excited about learning, developing and shaping their future.

FROM OUR PARTNER

Howden and the Undergraduate of the Year Award Celebrating Social Mobility

At Howden Insurance, we are a leading global insurance brokerage and risk management firm, built on the belief that doing things differently delivers better results for our clients. Since our founding in 1994, we’ve grown from a small London-based broker into one of the world’s largest independent insurance groups — with over 17,000 employees across 50+ countries.

Our independence is at the heart of who we are. As an employee-owned business, our people are invested in every decision we make, empowering us to put clients first, think long-term, and act with integrity. This ownership model drives a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

Our people create their own destinies, and it’s no coincidence that they also make up our largest shareholder group. Our business succeeds by allowing our people to make a mark in the areas they care about most: personal development, volunteering and fundraising for charity, or creating new insurance products that address society’s greatest challenges.

At Howden, you'll get the platform to kick-start your working life. You can build a successful career with us, whether you graduated with a degree or left school at 16. And don't worry if you're transitioning from another industry - we prize transferable skills. It's a mindset thing:  if you bring a can-do attitude, we’ll teach you the rest.

To find out more about our early careers, click here.

GOING ALL THE WAY

How do I win?

Register

Register your details

Extended Deadline:
26
January
2026

Online tests

Deadline:
26
January
2026

Submit by

26

January

2026

Your details must be submitted, and all online tests completed by 9am on Monday 26th January 2026

If you are successful in getting through to the next stage, you will hear from us by 18th February 2026.

Assessment

If you are successful in making it through to the next stage, your application will be reviewed by Howden.

Grand final

The final shortlist of ten students will be invited to the awards ceremony on 24th April 2026, where the award winners will be announced.

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