WISE Awards 2018 - Submissions Now Open for Impactful Education Projects

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DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

                      Submission deadline: 13.00 GMT, January 30, 2018

    The World Innovation Summit for Education has announced that the submission

period for the 2018 WISE Awards is now open. The announcement came during the

eighth WISE global summit, in Doha.

    Applications and nominations for the 2018 WISE Awards can be submitted from

now until 13.00 GMT, January 30, 2018.

    Each year, the WISE Awards recognize innovative and impactful initiatives

addressing today's most urgent education challenges. Past WISE Awards projects

have addressed diverse topic areas, including access and inclusion, design and

ecosystems, digital and multimedia, society and workforce, and more.

    Submissions are judged according to strict criteria. They must show

innovation, have a clear development plan, and be financially stable, scalable

and replicable. They must also demonstrate a transformative impact on

individuals, communities and society.

    During the course of 2018, a panel of independent judges will select 15

WISE Awards finalist projects. The six winning projects are then selected from

these finalists. The judging process will be overseen by independent education

consultants.

    The finalists and winners gain global visibility and opportunities to

collaborate through various platforms, including the global Summit and WISE

events across the world, WISE communications and publications. They also

receive $20,000 (US).

    Applications and nominations for the 2018 WISE Awards can be submitted

online at: http://www.wise-qatar.org/wise-awards-2018

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    About the WISE Awards:

    Each year, the WISE Awards recognize and promote six successful innovative

projects that are addressing global education challenges. Since 2009, WISE has

received over 3,000 applications from more than 150 countries. To date, 54

projects from a wide variety of sectors and locations have won the WISE Awards

for their innovation, positive contribution and potential for scalability and

adaptability. These projects represent a growing resource of expertise and

sound education practice. Year by year, WISE is building a community of

education innovators which offers a fertile environment for ground-breaking

collaboration. Today, the WISE Awards network comprises pioneering projects

that are helping bring real change to societies and communities.

    About the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE):

    The World Innovation Summit for Education was established by Qatar

Foundation in 2009 under the leadership of its Chairperson, Her Highness

Sheikha Moza bint Nasser. WISE is an international, multi-sectoral platform for

creative, evidence-based thinking, debate, and purposeful action in education.

  http://www.wise-qatar.org

SOURCE: WISE - World Innovation Summit for Education