Archive · 12 Sep 2025
New Global Schools Prize Seeks Indian School Nominations
Imagine a contest for schools that are doing amazing things to help kids learn and grow.
The Global Schools Prize, organized by a UK-based group with help from UNESCO, is offering a big reward.
Schools in India and around the world can apply!
They're looking for schools that are trying new ideas, like using AI or focusing on making the world a better place.
Winning schools get money to make their ideas even bigger and better.
A panel of experts will pick the best schools to get prizes, celebrating how schools are helping kids learn in all sorts of new and exciting ways.
The Global Schools Prize, offering USD 1 million, is open to schools worldwide.
The prize is organized by the Varkey Foundation and UNESCO.
Indian educator Ranjitsinh Disale encourages Indian schools to apply.
Longlisted schools receive a badge and access to a global network.
Ten category winners will receive USD 50,000 each; the overall winner gets USD 500,000.
- Who
- Varkey Foundation, UNESCO, and schools worldwide
- What
- A new prize to celebrate innovative schools globally
- When
- Applications are now open, with the finale expected next year
- Where
- Worldwide, with a focus on Indian schools
- Why
- To reimagine education for the future
- Prize Name
- Global Schools Prize
- Organizer
- Varkey Foundation in collaboration with UNESCO
- Prize Amount
- USD 1 million
- Categories
- 10 (including AI Transformation and Sustainability)
- Longlist Award
- Global Schools Prize Badge, access to a global network
- Category Winner Award
- USD 50,000
- Overall Winner Award
- USD 500,000