The Male Undergraduate of the Year Award

Could you be the Male Undergraduate of the Year?

The Male Undergraduate of the Year Award celebrates students who are driven by curiosity, creativity, and a passion for innovation. We’re looking for individuals who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo, test new ideas, and bring fresh perspectives to the table. Award winners combine ambition with empathy, showing they can adapt in fast-paced environments while staying true to their values of integrity and respect.

This award is open to students who:

Are studying any degree subject
Are on course to achieve a 2:2

Apply

PRIZES

What could you win?

You could win a graduate role with L’Oréal – 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.

WHAT IT TAKES

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'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.

FROM OUR PARTNER

L'Oreal and the Male Undergraduate of the Year Award

L’Oréal Groupe is the world’s leading beauty company, home to a prestigious portfolio of brands that inspire confidence and self-expression across the globe. With over a century of expertise, L’Oréal has built its reputation on innovation, excellence, and a deep understanding of consumers, shaping the future of beauty with science and creativity at its core. Guided by a strong vision to create beauty that moves the world, the company is committed to sustainability, inclusivity, and pushing boundaries in everything it does.

At the heart of L’Oréal are six values that shape its identity: Passion, Innovation, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Open-mindedness, Quest for Excellence, and Responsibility. Shared by people across the business, these values guide decisions, drive creativity, and keep L’Oréal at the forefront of global trends. By embracing new ideas from every corner of the world, the company continues to pioneer change and set the standard for the beauty industry.

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GOING ALL THE WAY

How do I win?

Register

Extended Deadline:

January

2026

Online tests

Deadline:

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.

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Assessment

If you are successful in making it to the next stage, you may be invited to an assessment centre at L’Oréal's London office.

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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