UNESCO has announced the opening of nominations for the 2026 UNESCO–King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa Prize for the Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Education, under the theme:
“Reimagining Creativity and Critical Thinking with Artificial Intelligence.”
This year’s prize aims to recognize projects and initiatives that demonstrate how teachers and learners can engage with AI systems in ways that preserve and enhance their capacities for critical thinking, innovation, and imagination. It also rewards evidence-based practices that foster human creativity and address the potential negative impacts of AI on cognitive abilities across all levels of education.
Important Notes:
-Two winners will be selected, each receiving a prize of USD 25,000.
-For more information about the prize, please visit the official website.
-To apply, applicants are required to create an account to access the application form.
Please note:
While UNESCO’s official deadline is 8 May 2026, this allows time for the National Commission to review nominations.
Applicants must complete the application form in English or French by 25 April 2026, and submit the following documents to the National Commission by 26 April 2026:
-A summary of the proposed project.
-A copy of the completed online application form.
-Proof that the project has been implemented for at least one year.
-A declaration confirming that the project has not previously received UNESCO funding.
Confirmation that any digital tools used provide free and unrestricted access to users.
-A nomination letter from the applicant’s affiliated institution addressed to the Secretary-General of the Egyptian National Commission for UNESCO
-All documents must be submitted via email to the National Commission (see details below).
Note:
Applications submitted after the deadline or failing to meet the stated requirements will not be considered.
- technology.natcom@mohesr.gov.eg
- egnatcom@egnatcom.org.eg
- info.natcom@mohesr.gov.eg
- natcom.eg@natcom.unesco.org
