UNESCO Prize for Global Citizenship Education

The UNESCO Prize for Global Citizenship Education provides a global platform to promote the visibility and recognition of projects and initiatives in the field of Global Citizenship Education (GCED) from around the world.

📝 About the UNESCO Prize for Global Citizenship Education

Established in 2024 with the support of the Republic of Korea, this prize is the first of its kind. It is awarded every two years to recognize outstanding efforts in promoting and advancing GCED through two categories:

1. Youth-led organizations
2. Other: Individuals, institutions, non-governmental organizations, and other entities

GCED aims to bring together multiple stakeholders from various levels and types of education, both formal and informal, to ensure that every learner receives an education that:

• Embeds principles of respect for human rights
• Fosters agency to redress inequities and injustice
• Promotes inclusivity and reconciliation
• Prevents violence, bullying, hate speech, and discrimination
• Encourages critical thinking
• Promotes collaboration across groups and disciplines to find solutions to local, national, and global challenges

🎁 Benefits

• An international jury will select two best projects, one per category.
• Each prize winner will receive $50,000 USD.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

For the Youth-led organization category:

• The organization must be led by individuals aged 18-30 years old.

For the Other category:

Applicants can be:

• Individuals
• Institutions
• Non-governmental organizations
• Other entities

General Requirements:

• The initiative must be relevant to GCED.
• The initiative should have been implemented for at least 1 year with evidence of concrete activities.
• The project and its organization must not be affiliated with or receive funding from UNESCO.
• Applicants must be nominated by either a UNESCO National Commission or an NGO in official relation with UNESCO.

📅 Application Date and Process

Key Dates:

• Application Submission Deadline: 17 July 2025 (for applicants to submit to their National Commission or NGO).
• Nomination Deadline: 1 September 2025 (for National Commissions or NGOs to submit nominations to UNESCO).

Application Steps:

1. Contact a Nominating Entity:

   • Reach out to either:
     • National Commissions for UNESCO
     • NGOs in official partnership with UNESCO

2. Request a User Account:

   • Fill out the user account request form.

3. Access the Online Application Platform:

   • Once approved, log in to the online application platform.

4. Complete the Application Form:

   • Fill out the form in English or French.
   • Provide clear and concise answers, adhering to character limits.
   • Submit supporting materials (e.g., publications, photos, videos) electronically through the system.

5. Follow Up:

   • Check with your nominating entity on the status of your application.

📌 Application Deadline

• 1 September 2025

🌐 Additional Information

• For more details, visit the UNESCO Prize for Global Citizenship Education page.
• To apply, access the application form.

This prize is a remarkable opportunity to showcase and support innovative efforts in advancing Global Citizenship Education worldwide. 🌟

• An international jury will select two best projects, one per category.
• Each prize winner will be awarded 50,000 USD.