UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education
Funded by: UNESCO United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation
Key Details
- Amount
- US $50,000
- Closes
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12 May 2026
12 May 2026 (by midnight, GMT +2) - Complexity
- Moderate (standard application)
- Region
- National
- Type
- Award
- Funder Type
- Philanthropic Foundation
Contact
- Name: UNESCO
- Email: GWEPrize@unesco.org
About This Grant
The Prize honours outstanding and innovative contributions made by individuals, institutions, and organizations to advance girls’ and women’s education. It is the first UNESCO Prize of this nature and is unique in showcasing successful projects that improve and promote the educational prospects of girls and women and in turn, the quality of their lives.
Eligibility
Individuals, institutions, or organizations advancing girls' and women's education are eligible for nomination. Nominations must focus on an established project or programme of the candidate, which has been running for at least two years. If you, your institution, or organization meet the selection criteria, please contact your country's National Commission to UNESCO or a relevant NGO in official Partnership with UNESCO.
Exclusions
Self-nominations.
How to Apply
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