ClosedCompetition/PrizeGlobal (open to Nigerians)

WISE Prize for Education

WISE (World Innovation Summit for Education), Qatar Foundation

Amount or benefit
$1,000,000 USD prize pool; $100,000–$125,000 USD development funding per finalist (1st place $500,000 USD)
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

Any legally registered organization working in the field of education, worldwide, with a proven approach ready to scale; past applicants may reapply with original work.

Applicant type
BusinessNonprofit/NGO
Business stage
GrowthEstablished
Location rule
Global (Nigeria eligible)
Global (open to Nigerians)
Sectors
EducationSocial impact & nonprofits

What you get

$1,000,000 USD prize pool; $100,000–$125,000 USD development funding per finalist (1st place $500,000 USD)

Notes
Two-year process: selection year, then a 12-month funded development year.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Not announced
Deadline details
2026 call ran May 10 – June 27, 2026; next call not yet announced
Status
Closed

How to apply

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

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
wise-qatar.org
From the official page
“The Call for Applications opens globally on May 10, 2026 and closes on June 27, 2026. Any legally registered organization working in the field of education is eligible to apply.”

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

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