Prizes, awards and recognition
Student prizes
Member groups may need to request permission to award a prize or bursary, including student awards for universities. A Member Group can sponsor student awards for universities (NB: awards are not applicable to FE colleges or schools).
The group wishing to award a student prize or prizes should include this in their budget submission for the year in which the prize(s) will be awarded.
If the budget request for a prize is approved by the Finance Committee, the Member Group will be responsible for agreeing the criteria with the university and for presenting the award.
The Member Group should make sure that the university understands that the Institute cannot give an indefinite commitment to give the same award in future years.
From 1st September 2024, the above will be replaced with the following:
A Member Group can provide one student prize to a University with an existing student prize relationship. No new universities will be considered.
(*NB* awards do not apply to further education colleges or schools).
The student prize for each university consists of:
- Free BCS Membership (either Student (one year or full course), Associate or Professional Membership level) (for one person).
And - £150.00 cash prize. (Which can be split into smaller runner-up prizes, if required.)
The group must include their student prize(s) in their budget submission each financial year against the month the award will be given to the student. Prizes are not honoured outside of their budgeted financial year.
*Please note* these type of prizes are paid from the central allocation, though they are attributed to the group. All other type of prizes/bursaries are paid from the group’s allocation.
If the Finance Committee approves the budget request for a prize, the Member Group will be responsible for agreeing on the criteria with the university for presenting the award.
The group must ensure the university understands that the Institute cannot commit indefinitely to providing the same award in future years.
Member group prizes and bursaries request form
Volunteer Awards and Recognition
BCS depends on the good services of its volunteer force of members for many of its activities, enabling it to meet its charter and its charitable objects. BCS recognises its volunteers for their hard work, dedication and achievement on behalf of BCS, through its volunteer awards.
Find out more about the volunteer awards
Nominate a volunteer
Do you know a BCS member who deserves recognition for their contributions?
Nominate your fellow member for an award, including becoming 'Volunteer of the Month' in our newsletter, by completing this short form.
Awards and competitions
You and your fellow volunteers may be eligible for one of our prestigious BCS awards, or you may meet the criteria to enter one of our competitions.
