UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2025
Annual awards recognizing outstanding literacy initiatives that promote lifelong learning, equity, and sustainable development.
🔍 Quick Snapshot
- Provider: UNESCO
- Opportunity Type: International Literacy Award
- Deadline: 13 June 2025 (for candidates to submit to nominating entities), 27 June 2025 (for nominations to UNESCO)
- Award Amount: US$20,000 (King Sejong Prize), US$30,000 (Confucius Prize)
- Geographic Focus: Global
- Themes: Promoting literacy in the digital era
- Eligibility: Malaysian individuals and organizations via appropriate nominating entities
🌍 About the Award
The UNESCO International Literacy Prizes recognize innovative and effective literacy programs that promote lifelong learning and help reduce illiteracy worldwide. These awards highlight projects that have demonstrated success in improving literacy, especially among disadvantaged groups, and that embrace new approaches including digital literacy. Winners receive financial support and global recognition, helping to expand their impact and encourage best practices in literacy promotion for sustainable development.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Programs must have at least two years of ongoing innovative literacy work
- Must not have won UNESCO literacy prizes in the past five years
- Should promote literacy through effective and innovative projects
- Malaysian individuals and organizations can apply through appropriate nominating entities
🎁 Award Benefits
- Financial award: US$20,000 (King Sejong Literacy Prize) or US$30,000 (Confucius Prize)
- Medal and diploma
- International recognition and visibility
- Opportunities for collaboration and sharing best practices globally
📝 How to Apply
- Request access to the online application form
- Complete the application form with detailed information
- Attach relevant supporting documents (maximum 100 pages)
- Submit the application to the National Commission for UNESCO by 13 June 2025 or through an international NGO with official relations with UNESCO by 27 June 2025 with a nomination letter
Application Link: UNESCO International Literacy Prizes Application
📅 Program Timeline
- 13 June 2025: Deadline for candidates to submit applications to nominating entities
- 27 June 2025: Deadline for nominating entities to submit nominations to UNESCO
- 8 September 2025: Award ceremony on International Literacy Day
🚀 Promote Literacy Globally
Submit your literacy initiative for a chance to receive international recognition and financial support to expand your impact worldwide.
Apply NowQuestions? Email literacyprizes@unesco.org or call +33 (0)1 45 68 08 59
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Source: unesco.org
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