United Arab EmiratesOtherNext cycle not announced yetCash prizesZayed Sustainability Prize – Global High Schools (US$150,000 per Winning School)
ForsaEduforsaedu.comOpportunity Overview
The Global High Schools category of the Zayed Sustainability Prize gives one winning school in each of six world regions US$150,000 to carry out a student-led project, and US$25,000 to each finalist school (2027 cycle). Students themselves submit the project, with the school management's support, in health, food, energy or water; it must be operational within one to two years and benefit the school or community for several years, and administrative projects or past achievements are not accepted. The regions are the Americas, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, Europe and Central Asia, South Asia, and East Asia and the Pacific. The 2027 cycle closed on 15 June 2026 (it opened in January 2026); the next cycle's dates have not been announced.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
2 BenefitsUS$150,000 per winning school
One school in each of the six regions.
US$25,000 per finalist school
Under the 2027 cycle.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaAll nationalities worldwide
Required Documents
3 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Cash prizes. Announced benefits: US$150,000 per winning school, US$25,000 per finalist school.
Eligible levels: Other.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Online application on the Prize website, Project description and implementation plan, School management endorsement.
Apply directly on the official website: https://zayedsustainabilityprize.com/Apply/Categories/Global-High-Schools. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
Ready to apply?
Submit your application directly through the official provider portal.
Available Majors
Open to all fields of study
Key Details
Related Opportunities You Might Like
Back to all opportunities
Switzerland · St. Gallen & OxfordGlobal Leadership Challenge 2026/2027 (Partially Funded – Switzerland)
The Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) convenes 100 promising young leaders from around the world to address pressing global issues aligned with the UN SDGs. Outstanding team members are invited to attend the 56th St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland with all travel and accommodation fully funded.
CanadaLester B. Pearson International Scholarship (University of Toronto)
The University of Toronto's top undergraduate scholarship for international students, covering tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support for four years; about 37 scholars are named each year. Schools must nominate by 9 October 2026; students apply for admission by 16 October 2026 and for the scholarship by 6 November 2026.
CanadaPierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship
This fully funded 3-year doctoral scholarship supports PhD students in the humanities and social sciences whose research addresses significant societal challenges relevant to Canada's future. It provides up to CAD 50,000 annually for living and tuition expenses, plus up to CAD 20,000 per year for research and travel.