WISE Awards 2018 - Submissions Now Open for Impactful Education Projects
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.
SOURCE: WISE - World Innovation Summit for Education
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