- Prize Pool – up to $1,000,000
- Deadline – January 31, 2026
- CLICK HERE TO APPLY
A landmark opportunity has emerged for schools across the world as the Global Schools Prize opens applications for its inaugural US $1 million award. Designed to honour institutions that are redefining what exceptional education looks like, the prize celebrates schools that are innovating, inspiring, and shaping the future of learning.
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Launched in 2025 by UAE education philanthropist Sunny Varkey, the Global Schools Prize completes a transformative trilogy that includes the Global Teacher Prize and Global Student Prize. Together, these awards fuel a global conversation around excellence in teaching, learning, and educational leadership, spotlighting the people and institutions pushing education forward.
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Benefits
- Ten category winners will each receive US $50,000.
- One remarkable school will be selected as the overall Global Schools Prize winner and awarded US $500,000 to scale its work, expand its model, and amplify its global impact.
- Global visibility, recognition, and access to a network of leading educators and education innovators.
Eligibility:
The Global Schools Prize is open to:
- All government-run schools worldwide
- All privately funded schools worldwide
- Institutions serving students up to age 18
- Schools operating in full compliance with their local laws
- Schools that can demonstrate exceptional commitment to quality education, innovation, and impact
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