The Fitch Group × Social Shifters Global Education Challenge 2024, have announced a initiative that aims to empower young individuals aged 18 to 30 to innovate and implement ideas fostering enhanced access to free, high-quality education worldwide.
The challenge seeks to address the pressing issue of insufficient access to education, particularly among marginalized communities, by encouraging solutions that facilitate upward socio-economic mobility and combat poverty.
Benefits:
Grant awards totaling up to $10,000 USD are up for grabs, providing financial backing for projects aimed at improving lives, fostering community development, and promoting environmental sustainability. The challenge organizers emphasize their commitment to identifying and supporting lasting solutions capable of scalability and replication across different regions.
Eligibility:
Eligibility for participation is broad, encompassing individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 from any part of the world. Whether applicants possess a budding idea, ongoing project, or established business solution, they are encouraged to submit their proposals for consideration.
Application process:
Prospective applicants are urged to submit their application to ensure access to project support and the opportunity to secure grant funding. The application process concludes at 11:00 PM UTC. Interested individuals can access the application portal to take the first step towards making a positive impact in global education.
Application deadline: July 31, 2024.