Global Teacher Prize 2025 – US $1 Million Award
A prestigious international prize honoring one outstanding teacher making a transformative impact in education. Open globally with a US $1 million award.
🔍 Quick Snapshot
- Provider: Varkey Foundation (with UNESCO & GEMS Education)
- Opportunity Type: International Teacher Recognition Award
- Award: US $1 million for the winner
- Deadline: 30 September 2025 (09:00 AM GMT)
- Winner Announced: February 2026 at World Governments Summit, Dubai
- Eligibility: Primary/Secondary Teachers (Global)
🌍 About the Prize
The Global Teacher Prize recognizes one exceptional teacher annually for their inspirational contribution to education. Now in its 10th year, it celebrates educators who drive real change in their classrooms and communities. The winner receives a US $1 million award and joins a global community of impactful educators.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Teaching primary or secondary level (approx. ages 5–18)
- Minimum 10 hours of face-to-face instruction weekly
- Must continue teaching for the next five years
- Online and part-time teachers also eligible
- Open to all countries and all recognized curriculum types
- No AI-generated content in application
🎁 Prize Benefits
- US $1 million awarded to the winner
- Recognition and publicity for Top 10 & Top 50 finalists
- Inclusion in the Global Teacher Prize Academy
- Potential to influence education practice and policy globally
- Access to a network of global education changemakers
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official awards platform
- Register and choose self-nomination or peer-nomination
- Fill in eligibility details and teaching profile
- Upload evidence: video, photos, impact metrics (per guidelines)
- Avoid external links or unsupported file formats
- Submit by 30 September 2025, 09:00 AM GMT
📅 Program Timeline
- Applications Open: June 2025
- Deadline: 30 Sept 2025 (09:00 AM GMT)
- Top 50 Finalists: November 2025
- Top 10 Finalists: January 2026
- Winner Announced: February 2026 (Dubai)
🌟 Nominate an Inspiring Teacher Today!
Submit your application or nomination now and celebrate exceptional educators changing lives globally.
Apply or NominateQuestions? Email info@globalteacherprize.org
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Source: globalteacherprize.org
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