The UNESCO Prize for Girls and Women is a yearly $50,000 award aimed at improving and promoting the educational prospects of girls and women and in turn, the quality of their lives.
The program honours outstanding and innovative individuals, especially women and girls.
Program Summary
- Host: UNESCO
- Category: Competitions | Training
- Eligible Countries: All UNESCO Countries
- Reward: $50,000/Yr
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: May 12, 2025
Program Details
The UNESCO Prize for Girls and Women is funded by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, the prize is conferred annually to two laureates and consists of an award of US $50,000 each to help further their work in the area of girls’ and women’s education.
UNESCO calls for attention to gender equality throughout the education system in relation to access, content, teaching and learning context and practices, learning outcomes, and life and work opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this program, applicants must:
- Be nominated by the dedicated online platform in English or French by a National Commission or Permanent Delegation to UNESCO of the concerned Member State, or by an NGO in official partnership with UNESCO.
Program Benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship will receive:
- A $50,000 award conferred annually to two laureates
How to Apply
To apply for this program:
- Applicants have to be nominated by a recognized body that has relations with UNESCO.
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