Deadline: July 19, 2024.

UNESCO is currently accepting nominations for the 2024 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes. They’re encouraging literacy education experts to apply and urging nominating organizations to recommend candidates from around the world.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The application is open to all governments, non-governmental organizations and individuals who contribute to the promotion and advancement of literacy learning through projects and programmes

NOMINATION

1. Applications should be submitted to the nominating entities either the National Commission for UNESCO in the programme’s country, or a NGO in official partnership with UNESCO, who are encouraged to submit the nominated individuals’, institutions, and organizations to UNESCO.
2. The nominations will be assessed by an independent International Jury, composed of five experts based on the selection criteria.

AWARD

1. The UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize (3 awards): Each award winner receives a medal, a diploma and US$20,000.
2. The UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy (3 awards): Each of the 3 winners receives a medal, a diploma and US$30,000.

APPLICATION

Candidates can submit their applications through the online platform.

Find more information on the OFFICIAL LINK