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Announcing the $1 Million Global Schools Prize, launched to reimagine the future of education.

The Varkey Foundation, in collaboration with UNESCO, has unveiled the Global Schools Prize, a landmark US$1 million award that celebrates...

Sep 10, 2025

Congratulations to the Top 10 Finalists for the Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2025 This award, now in its fifth year, recognises the...

Sep 3, 20253 min read

We are thrilled to introduce the 2025 Global Student Prize Top 50 Finalists! Applications and nominations for this year’s Chegg.org ...

Aug 7, 20251 min read

Honouring a leader who championed education, uplifted the marginalized, and inspired our global community. The Varkey Foundation, under...

Aug 7, 20251 min read

In a powerful moment at this year’s Harvard Graduate School of Education convocation, Satyam Mishra , a 2021 finalist for the Global...

Aug 6, 20252 min read

Teachers Marcela Enríquez Aravena from Chile, Alexander Rubio Álvarez from Colombia, Diana Rubio from Mexico, Gisela Gómez from Argentina...

Aug 6, 20251 min read

Saudi Arabia launches a compulsory teacher training program to boost educator quality and align with global standards as part of its...

Aug 6, 20251 min read

Argentina Launches Sixth Edition of "Learning with Sustainable Energy" Program The Varkey Foundation in Argentina has announced the...

Aug 6, 20251 min read

2025 Global Teacher Prize Top 10 Finalist Brett Dascombe was honoured as one of three individuals recognised for outstanding...

Aug 6, 20251 min read