Global Student Prize
Recognizes Exceptional Educators and
Transforming Education Worldwide
The Global Student Prize, presented by the Varkey Foundation in partnership with Chegg.org, is an annual $100,000 award recognizing exceptional students worldwide who make a significant impact on learning, their peers, and society. Established in 2021 as a sister award to the $1 million Global Teacher Prize, it aims to highlight the achievements of students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, creativity, and commitment to global citizenship.
Eligibility for the prize includes being at least 16 years old and currently enrolled in an academic institution or training program. Part-time and online students are also eligible. Applicants are assessed based on their academic achievements, impact on peers, community contributions, resilience in overcoming adversity, creativity, and innovation.
The application process is rigorous, with a detailed evaluation of candidates' accomplishments and influence. The timeline for the 2024 prize includes the application period from February 1, 2024, to April 28, 2024, with finalists and the winner announced later in the year.
For more details on how to apply and the selection criteria, you can visit the official Global Student Prize website
Nhial
Deng
South Sudanese refugee Nhial Deng, empowered over 20,000 refugees in the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya through peacebuilding, education, and entrepreneurship programmes, as well as creating a safe space for young people to heal from their trauma. Nhial has been named the winner of the Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2023.
The US$100,000 sister award to the Global Teacher Prize is given to one exceptional student who has made a real impact on learning, the lives of their peers, and on society beyond.
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Nhial Deng - 2023: South Sudanese refugee Nhial Deng, empowered over 20,000 refugees in the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya through peacebuilding, education, and entrepreneurship programmes, as well as creating a safe space for young people to heal from their trauma.
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Igor Klymenko - 2022: A student from Ukraine, passionate about raising awareness of and solving the global landmine problem, he developed the ‘Quadcopter Mines Detector’. Igor has been named the winner of the Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2022.
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Jeremiah Thoronka - 2021: a student from Sierra Leone, who invented a device that uses kinetic energy from traffic and pedestrians to generate clean power, has been named the winner of the Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2021.
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The Global Student Prize is a $100,000 award presented annually by the Varkey Foundation in partnership with Chegg.org
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It aims to recognize exceptional students making significant impacts on learning, their peers, and society.
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Open to students aged 16 and older who are enrolled in an academic institution or a training and skills program.
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Both part-time students and those enrolled in online courses are eligible (Global Teacher Prize) (Edugist) .
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Academic Achievement: Excellence in studies and beyond, including research and scholarly presentations.
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Impact on Peers: Contributions to student communities through mentoring, activism, and support initiatives.
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Community Engagement: Tangible changes at local, national, or international levels addressing social, environmental, or humanitarian issues.
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Overcoming Adversity: Resilience in the face of challenges such as socioeconomic or health-related issues.
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Creativity and Innovation: Originality in arts, technology, social entrepreneurship, and other domains.
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Global Citizenship: Commitment to cross-cultural understanding and advocacy on global issues
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Applications open on February 1, 2024, and close on April 28, 2024.
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Successful candidates are notified by mid-July 2024, with finalists and the winner announced later in the year.
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Community Engagement: Tangible changes at local, national, or international levels addressing social, environmental, or humanitarian issues.
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To create a platform that highlights the efforts of extraordinary students reshaping the world for the better.
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To provide financial support and recognition to student leaders demonstrating creativity, innovation, and a commitment to global citizenship
For more detailed information and to apply, visit the official Global Student Prize website.
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