ClosedCompetition/PrizeGlobal (open to Nigerians)

UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education

UNESCO (funded by the People’s Republic of China)

Amount or benefit
US $50,000 each to two laureates annually
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.
Check the funder’s page for the next round

Who can apply

Individuals, institutions or organisations with innovative projects in girls’ and women’s education that have run for at least two years; nominated by a UNESCO Member State government or an NGO in official partnership with UNESCO (no self-nominations).

Applicant type
Nonprofit/NGOIndividualBusiness
Business stage
Established
Location rule
Global (Nigeria eligible via nomination)
Global (open to Nigerians)
Sectors
EducationWomenSocial impact & nonprofits

What you get

US $50,000 each to two laureates annually

Notes
Contact Nigeria's National Commission for UNESCO to be nominated.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Not announced
Deadline details
2026 nominations closed 26 May 2026; next call usually launches in March
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
Application page
unesco.org
From the official page
“Deadline for submissions is 26 May 2026 (by midnight, GMT +2) .”

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

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