Grants

2021 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation

April 29, 2021

Submission deadline: 31 July 2021 Opportunity Description UNESCO is accepting submissions for the 2021 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. In the forthcoming edition, the “Special Recognition for Sustainable Development” and un-updated range of criteria to acknowledge more predominantly the role and contribution of cultural legacy to sustainable development within the wider framework of […]

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‘Global Student Prize 2021’ for Extraordinary Students Worldwide ($50,000 prize)

March 19, 2021

Application deadline: 30 April 2021 About the prize The Varkey Foundation has designed the Chegg.org Global Students Prize 2021- a USD 50,000 sister prize to the Global Teacher Prize 1 million USD- to honor the contributions of exceptional students around the world that are creating a genuine impact on learning, the lives of their peers and on the society […]

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Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) Global 2021 for Social Entrepreneurs (S$20,000 Grant)

February 22, 2021

Introduction Applications for the Singapore International Foundation (SIF)’s Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) Global 2021 are now open. The YSE Global is, in general, an eight-month program that inspires, trains, and enables youth of different nationalities to launch or scale up their social enterprises in Singapore and beyond. Therefore, if you have social a enterprise idea from different nationalities […]

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UNESCO Education for Sustainable Development Prize ($50,000)

February 15, 2021

Deadline: April 31, 2021 Opportunity Description UNESCO is accepting nominations for UNESCO – Japan  Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Prize.  This prize, established in 2014, is funded by the government of Japan. Eligible applicants who meet the requirements can be nominated before the deadline and win the prize of USD 50,000. Applicants can nominate a project/program that should […]

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STARTS Prize 2021 for Arts-Stimulated Innovation in Technology Industry & Society (€20,000)

January 14, 2021

Introduction Submissions are now open for the STARTS Prize 2021 for entrants worldwide. STARTS Prize is the grand prize and an initiative of the European Commission that cherishes the most groundbreaking innovations, collaborations and results at the interaction of science and technology with the arts. Moreover, Science, Technology, and Arts (STARTS) has been launched to honor […]

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UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award 2021 for Extraordinary Work for Refugees ($150,000 award)

January 12, 2021

Application deadline: February 28,2021 Opportunity Description Nominations for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR’s) Nansen Award 2021 are now open. Each year, UNHCR looks for an exceptional individual, group, or organization that has, beyond their daily duty, done an extraordinary philanthropic work in support of refugees, internally displaced and stateless people. Therefore, if you are […]

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BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards 2021

January 10, 2021

Nomination period: January 1, 2021- June 30, 2021 (11:00 GMT) Introductory information Nominations are now open for the 2021 BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards. The awards honor remarkable contributions and world-class research in a wide array of fields of scientific knowledge, technology, humanities, and artistic productions by excellent individuals or organizations. The BBVA Foundation in collaboration with […]

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“Promoting Women’s Leadership Role in the Peace Process” Program

December 30, 2020

Application deadline: 8 January 2021 Introduction to the program Afghanistan Peace House is calling for membership applications for its program entitled “Promoting Women’s Leadership Role in the Peace Process” from inspirational and experienced women leaders who will represent women-focused groups and individual women rights activists who are committed to preserving women’s rights in Afghanistan. Furthermore, […]

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Allard Prize Photography Competition for Photographers 2021 ($CAD 1,000 Prize)

December 24, 2020

Submission deadline: 1 May 2021 About the competition Applications are now open for the bi-annual Allard Prize Photo Competition, which celebrates photographic excellence reflecting the ideals of the Allard Prize. Moreover, it is offered for international integrity and dedication to the fight against corruption and protection of human rights. So, the prize committee invites excellent photographers […]

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UNITED NATIONS YOUTH CHAMPIONS 2020 – FULLY FUNDED STUDY TOUR

February 12, 2020

Deadline, 18 March 2020. Call for applications for the United Nations Youth Champions for Disarmament 2020. The duration of the fully-funded study tour is 2-weeks and free study tour will take place in June 2020. The ten youth champions will receive training in general principles of disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control through on-line courses and a two-week in-person study […]

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