ClosedCompetition/PrizeGlobal (open to Nigerians)

Global Citizen Waislitz Awards

Global Citizen and the Waislitz Foundation

Amount or benefit
Three awards of $100,000 USD each ($300,000 USD total)
Deadline
Not announced
Where
Global (Nigeria eligible)
The current round is closed. Save it to your tracker to prepare early for the next one.
Check the funder’s page for the next round

Who can apply

Individuals aged 18+ from anywhere in the world who have demonstrated impact towards ending extreme poverty through a nonprofit, for-profit, B-corp or social enterprise; applicants must apply themselves (no nominations).

Applicant type
Individual
Business stage
GrowthEstablished
Location rule
Global (Nigeria eligible)
Global (open to Nigerians)
Sectors
Social impact & nonprofitsBusiness & entrepreneurshipAny field

What you get

Three awards of $100,000 USD each ($300,000 USD total)

Notes
The 2026 Grand Prize went to a Nigerian founder (Smartel Agri Tech).

Deadline and status

Deadline
Not announced
Deadline details
2026 applications ran 19 May – 14 June 2026; next round not yet announced
Status
Closed

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (globalcitizen.org) and read the eligibility rules and questions in full.
  2. Check your fitCompare the rules above with your business. See how it fits your profile.
  3. Prepare your applicationSave it for a step-by-step workflow and document checklist, then draft your answers in the Application Studio.
  4. Apply on the funder's own siteThe deadline is not announced yet. Check the official page for the next round. Apply at globalcitizen.org. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
globalcitizen.org
From the official page
“The application opens for submissions at 10:00AM PST on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 and closes at 5:00pm PST on Sunday, June 14th 2026.”

Details change. Confirm everything on the official site before applying.

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