5th Nikkei Asia Award 2026

🏆 About the 5th Nikkei Asia Award

The Nikkei Asia Award is an annual international award presented by Nikkei Inc. to recognize impactful innovation originating in Asia that creates meaningful social and economic change. Now in its 5th edition, the award highlights individuals or groups whose activities contribute to:

• Regional revitalization
• Improved quality of life
• Sustainable future growth across Asia
• Influencing the global community

🎁 Benefits of the 5th Nikkei Asia Award

The award includes:

• A monetary prize of 5,000,000 yen
• International recognition through Nikkei and Nikkei Asia
• Official announcement on Nikkei’s platforms
• Increased global visibility for the winning initiative

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Candidates:

• Individuals or groups from Asia or living in Asia
• Responsible for a single, clearly identifiable activity or initiative
• Conduct activities that originated in Asia
• Demonstrate contribution to Asia’s social or economic development

Ineligible Candidates:

• Japanese individuals
• Groups composed solely of Japanese citizens

📋 Nomination Requirements

• Candidates cannot nominate themselves.
• Key nomination rules include:
  • Candidates must be nominated by a third party.
  • Nominations are submitted through the official nomination form.
  • The identity of the nominator is kept confidential and not publicly disclosed.
  • Nominations are accepted only during the annual open call period.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Applications are currently open.
• Visit the official application website to apply.

⏳ Application Deadline

14 June, 2026

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

• View details of the 5th Nikkei Asia Award.
• Apply for the award via the official nomination form.

For more information, visit the official website linked above.

• A monetary prize of 5,000,000 yen
• International recognition through Nikkei and Nikkei Asia
• Official announcement on Nikkei’s platforms
• Increased global visibility for the winning initiative