Name of the Event: Waislitz Global Citizen Awards
Mode: Online
Working language: English
Last Date of Application: 3 June 2024
Link to Apply:
The Waislitz Foundation exists to create a positive social impact locally and globally through innovative projects that empower individuals to meet their full potential and make a measurable difference to the world.
Prize Description:
The 2024 Waislitz Global Citizen Awards feature three awards totaling $250,000.
$100,000: Waislitz Global Citizen Award (Grand Prize)
$75,000: The Waislitz Global Citizen Disruptor Award
$75,000: The Waislitz Global Citizens’ Choice Award
In addition to the cash prizes, the three winners will be profiled in editorial pieces that will be featured on the Global Citizen platform and social media.
Evaluation Criteria:
All applicants will be evaluated based on individual merit, including the following five key areas:
Global Citizenship: How does the applicant embody and exemplify the values and practices of a Global Citizen?
Proof of Concept: Does the applicant have a strong proof of concept with at least 1-2 years of impact towards ending extreme poverty?
Disruption: Has the applicant created a measurable impact in an innovative manner that disrupts the systems that allow for extreme poverty to exist?
Scalability: How would this award enable/support the applicant to scale or improve their work?
Adaptability: Can the applicant demonstrate examples of their ability to adapt and evolve to changing conditions?
The Waislitz Global Citizen Disruptor Award will be awarded to an individual who excels in the “Disruption” criteria.
The Waislitz Global Citizens’ Choice Award will be selected with input from public online voting by the Global Citizen community.
We are not the official organisers of the event. If you have any queries regarding the event, kindly contact the organisers at -youthprize@globalcitizen.org
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