2014 Global Teachers Prize (1Million Dollars Prize for a Super-special Teacher): Nominate Now.

Application Deadline: October 5th 2014

The Global Teacher Prize is an annual one million dollar award from the Varkey GEMS Foundation to be given to a super-special teacher. One innovative and caring teacher who has made an inspirational impact on their students and their community will receive the reward of a lifetime. If you’re a teacher currently teaching children in a compulsory setting or between the ages 5-18, you can apply today. If you know a teacher who deserves to win the Global Teacher Prize, you can nominate a teacher.

Selection Criteria:

The Academy will look for evidence of:

• Recognition of a teacher’s achievements in the classroom and beyond from pupils, colleagues, head-teachers or members of the wider community.
• Preparing children to be global citizens in a world where they will encounter people from many different religions, cultures and nationalities.
• Employing innovative and effective instructional practices and achieving demonstrable student learning outcomes in the classroom.
• Developing and sharing innovative thought leadership that has improved access to quality teaching and education for children of all backgrounds.
• Contributing to public debates on raising the bar of the teaching profession, whether through writing articles, blogs, media participation, social media campaigns, events or conferences.
• Accomplishments beyond the classroom that provide unique and distinguished models of excellence for the teaching profession.
• Encouraging others to join the teaching profession.

Why apply for the Global Teacher Prize?

• Potential for national and international recognition of your achievements — Special Commendation for outstanding applicants in each region
• Potential to be invited to the Global Education and Skills Forum 2015 in Dubai as one of 10 Finalists
• Potential to win the Global Teacher Prize and receive prize of US$1 million
• Potential to have the Varkey GEMS Foundation make introductions to organisations who may be able to support relevant projects submitted by applicants.

Nominate a Teacher Now for the Global Teacher Prize

Apply Now for the Global Teachers Prize

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Global Teacher Priza