ClosedCompetition/PrizeGlobal (open to Nigerians)

UNESCO ICT in Education Prize

UNESCO (King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize)

Amount or benefit
Each prizewinner receives US$ 25,000, a medal and a diploma (two prizewinners a year)
Deadline
Not announced
Where
Global (Nigeria eligible via nomination)
The current round is closed. Save it to your tracker to prepare early for the next one.

Who can apply

Individuals, institutions, NGOs or other entities with a project relevant to the year's theme that has run for at least a year and is not affiliated with or funded by UNESCO; submitted through the nomination process.

Applicant type
IndividualNonprofit/NGOBusiness
Business stage
GrowthEstablished
Location rule
Global (Nigeria eligible via nomination)
Global (open to Nigerians)
Sectors
EducationTechnology & innovation

What you get

Each prizewinner receives US$ 25,000, a medal and a diploma (two prizewinners a year)

Notes
Theme changes every year.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Not announced
Deadline details
2026 call launched March 2026; deadline for submission was 29 May 2026
Status
Closed

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (unesco.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 unesco.org. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
unesco.org
From the official page
“March 2026: Launch of the call for nomination 29 May 2026: Deadline for submission”

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

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