Application Deadline: 19 July 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes. 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.
Similar to previous years, six awards will be given to individuals or organizations with exceptional projects that advance literacy learning. This year, programmes are asked to center around the theme “Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace.“
The theme shows how, in today’s world, where multilingualism is a common practice for many, adopting a first-language-based, multilingual approach can help promote mutual understanding and respect, while solidifying communal identities and collective histories.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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. The nominations will be assessed by an independent International Jury, composed of five experts based on the selection criteria.
The Prizes:
- The UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize (3 awards): established in 1989 and supported by the Government of the Republic of Korea. Each award winner receives a medal, a diploma and US$20,000.
- The UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy (3 awards): established in 2005 and supported by the Government of the People’s Republic of China.
Each of the 3 winners receives a medal, a diploma and US$30,000.
Deadlines
- Deadline for candidates to submit applications to nominating entities: 5 July 2024 (midnight, Paris time).
- Deadline for nominating entities to submit their nominations to UNESCO: 19 July 2024 (midnight, Paris time).
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes