Archive · 15 Sep 2025
USD 1 Million Global Schools Prize Launched to Inspire Educators
Imagine a contest to find the coolest schools in the world!
The Global Schools Prize is giving away money to schools that are doing amazing things to help kids learn.
It’s like the Oscars, but for schools!
Schools can win money for things like using AI, teaching about the environment, or helping students feel good.
Indian schools are encouraged to apply and show the world how they are making a difference in education.
The goal is to share great ideas and make learning better for everyone!
The Global Schools Prize offers a USD 1 million prize to innovative schools.
The prize is organized by the Varkey Foundation in partnership with UNESCO.
The prize aims to recognize schools that are reimagining education.
Indian schools are encouraged to submit nominations.
Ten categories exist, with each winner of a category receiving USD 50,000.
- Who
- Varkey Foundation, UNESCO, and schools globally.
- What
- Launch of the Global Schools Prize to celebrate innovative schools.
- When
- Launched recently; finale expected next year.
- Where
- Globally; encouraging applications from Indian schools.
- Why
- To recognize and promote innovative educational practices worldwide.
- Prize Name
- Global Schools Prize
- Prize Amount
- USD 1 million
- Organizer
- Varkey Foundation
- Collaboration
- UNESCO
- Categories
- 10 (including AI Transformation, Sustainability, etc.)
- Longlist Award
- Global Schools Prize Badge
- Category Winners
- USD 50,000 each
- Grand Prize
- USD 500,000