Launched in 2014, during the second edition of the Global Education and Skills Forum, in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), the Prize is funded and organized by the Varkey Foundation, in collaboration with UNESCO, and in strategic partnership with Dubai Cares. By aiming to highlight the central role of educators in all parts of the world, as well as the importance of acknowledging and valuing teachers' impact on their students and communities, the Prize will reward an exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to their profession. As a result, the selected laureate is presented with a USD $1 million award.

Candidates must be currently working as teachers of school-aged children, spend at least ten hours per week teaching face-to-face, and plan to remain in the teaching profession for the next five years. The required criteria for eligibility may be consulted here. Applications and nominations are open until 7 May 2023, and may be submitted after registration in the dedicated awards platform. Candidates will be evaluated by a prominent Global Teacher Prize Academy, composed of various civil society members, including head-teachers, educational experts, commentators, journalists, public officials, tech entrepreneurs, company directors and scientists, from different parts of the world.

For any queries or additional information, you may contact Ms Nicole Lui, Executive Director at the Varkey Foundation (e-mail: 
nicole.lui@varkeyfoundation.org).

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