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Applications / Nominations for Global Teacher Prize 2017 close on 14th October 2016
The Global Teacher Prize is an annual one million dollar award from the Varkey Foundation to be given to a super-special teacher. One innovative and caring teacher who has made an inspirational impact on their students and their community will receive the reward of a lifetime.
The Global Teacher Prize is a one million dollar award established by the Varkey Foundation in 2014 to raise the stature of the teaching profession. The Global Teacher Prize seeks to celebrate the best teachers — those who inspire their students and community around them. The award is given to an exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession.
The Varkey Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established to improve the standards of education for underprivileged children throughout the world. The Foundation believes that vibrant education awakens and supports the full potential of young people. The status of teachers in our cultures is key to our global future.
The award is widely referred to as the ‘Nobel Prize for teaching’. It operates under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai.
The Prize underlines the importance of the teaching profession and symbolizes the fact that teachers throughout the world deserve to be recognized and celebrated.
Why apply or nominate for the Global Teacher Prize?
- National and international recognition of your achievements – Special Commendations for Top 50 outstanding applicants
- Invitation to the Global Education and Skills Forum 2017 in Dubai as one of 10 Finalists
- Potential to win the Global Teacher Prize and receive a Prize fund of US$1 million
Criteria
Applicants of the Global Teacher Prize will be judged based on a rigorous set of criteria to identify an extraordinary teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession. Click here to view the criteria on the Judging Criteria page.
Eligibility
To find out more about the eligibility for applicants, please visit the Global Teachers Prize Terms & Conditions page.
The closing date for applications is 14th October 2016, and the winner will be announced at the Global Education and Skills Forum March 2017 in Dubai.
If you wish to nominate a teacher, please visit this page
To know more about the Varkey Foundation, visit www.varkeyfoundation.org.
Source: www.globalteacherprize.org
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