Applying for Excellence Awards 2026 

Each year we provide Excellence Prizes to high achieving students who perform exceptionally well at A-Level or undergraduate level and have obtained a place at a leading university. The prize is an incentive for high-achieving students to pursue their chosen subject and have the best possible opportunities to study at the best universities.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:
– Minimum of 3 A grades (or equivalent) at A-level
– Offer from an academic institution which is regarded as excellent in the chosen field of study
– A track record of community/voluntary work or have made a significant contribution to your community.

This year our Excellence Awards opened for applications on Thursday 13 August 2026, to coincide with the release of A-Level results, and will close on Friday 18 September 2026.

Application forms can be downloaded here or by clicking on the image below and should be submitted to info@kusumatrust.gi before the above closing date. If you require additional help or assistance in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@kusumatrust.gi.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date and invited to attend an interview. This may be in person in our London offices (travel expenses will be reimbursed) or via an online video link.

You can read more details about our Excellence Awards programme here.