WISE Prize for Education 2026-2027

The WISE Prize for Education supports outstanding education innovations globally. The 2026-2027 cycle seeks practical solutions that deliver measurable improvements in learning and/or life outcomes.

WISE / Qatar Foundation lists this opportunity for Organizations, Education, Global. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

Organizations anywhere in the world may apply, including NGOs, social enterprises, startups, universities, and government bodies.

Individual applicants are not eligible. Solutions should have early evidence of impact, at least one dedicated full-time team member, and a clear plan to develop or refine a minimum viable product.

Education innovations that strengthen learners' ability to gain, retain, and apply essential knowledge and skills.

Priority areas include inclusive learning, skills for work and wellbeing, learner wellbeing, and scalable education models with evidence of promise.

Each finalist receives USD 100,000-125,000 plus 12 months of coaching, mentorship, and development support. A USD 1 million prize pool is split across the top three winners at WISE 13.

Application deadline: Jun 27, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Apply through the WISE awards platform. The call opened on 10 May 2026 and closes on 27 June 2026.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.