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Global Student Prize
Applicant's Full Name
Date submitted
Please provide the date your application is submitted.
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First Name
Last Name
Date of Birth
(Year-Month-Day)
Email address
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Alternative email address (optional)
Phone number
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City
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Country
Nationality
Language(s)
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Social Media (optional)
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How did you find out about the Global Student Prize?
Social Media
News/Media
Friend/Colleague
Chegg.org
Teacher
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Name of School or Institution you currently attend
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School address (line 1)
School City
School state (optional)
School country
Type of school or institution
Private
Public / Government
Online
Other
Primary subject
Awards or Recognition of your Achievements (please list) (optional)
Is there any additional information you would like to share? (optional)
1. YOUR STORY 500
Share your story about being a student. Share your background, your hopes and dreams, and how you are words
making a real impact on learning, the lives of your peers, and on society beyond.
2. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT 500 words
Please share examples that demonstrate your record of academic achievement.
(500 words)
Although evidence of this is likely to include excellent grades in formal studies, it can also include a record of prizes won for academic
or project work; research that has been published or won other recognition; an outstanding reference from a supervisor or professor.
(for example, outlining contributions made to group work or a seminar); grants and fellowships; or videos of high-quality scholarly
presentations.)
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3. IMPACT ON YOUR PEERS 500
Please share examples of how you have made a mark on your student community and changed it for the words
better.
(500 words)
This may include supporting other students to continue in their studies, tutoring and mentoring your peers, or participating in college
access initiatives that encourage applications from individuals in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities. You may have helped
other students tackle mental or physical health challenges; engaged in activism to support minority student groups; fundraised for a
good cause; or simply carried out individual acts of support, courage, and generosity.
4. MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND 500
Please share examples of how you are promoting wider social change. Our judges look for evidence of a words
demonstrable impact on wider society, which can be either local, national or international.
(500 words)
This may encompass civic action and engagement, such as volunteering with old and young people; giving free lessons to children in
the local community; working at food banks and youth centers. But it could also include working with students in other parts of the
world; taking part in national and global advocacy and activism on issues such as racism, sexism, climate change, and poverty.
Alternatively, it could include creating platforms for social change, getting involved in refugee assistance programs or fighting cyber
bullying.
5. OVERCOMING THE ODDS 500
Please share examples of how you overcame any significant barriers to receiving an education, whether at words
school, at a higher education institution, or at an online or skills/training course. Such obstacles could be health
problems, socioeconomic disadvantage, discrimination, frequent relocation, or family difficulties.
(500 words)
Candidates may have lived in a warzone or a region that has seen environmental disaster – or pursued their education while under
refugee or asylum-seeker status. Alternatively, they may have dealt with gaps in formal study beyond their control, taken on
responsibilities such as being a carer/guardian, or raised a child while studying. In each case, the candidate’s personal journey will
demonstrate an indomitable spirit in the face of difficulties that might have stopped others.
6. CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION 500
Please share examples of any creative or innovative contributions you have made as a student. Creative words
endeavor can take an immense variety of forms, and therefore candidates for the Prize may submit creative
contributions from any field.
(500 words)
You may have written a novel, recorded an album, founded a theatre company or directed a film; alternatively, if you have designed an
app, built a YouTube channel, recorded a podcast or become a social media influencer, these endeavors can be just as creative as the
traditional arts. Equally, you may have been involved in creating a social purpose organization or some other type of service, using new
technology or fresh ideas about how to connect people. Candidates will be able show that they are looking at the world afresh and
lighting a spark for others to follow.
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7. FOSTERING GLOBAL CITIZENS 500 words
Please share examples of how you have promoted global co-operation. (500 words)
You may have shown this by working on joint projects with people in other countries (whether for pure research or for a practical aim),
forging links between institutions, or taking part in exchanges. You may have taken an active role in fostering cultural understanding,
breaking down barriers, fighting ignorance on global issues, and using online platforms to share resources, information and expertise.
Your efforts may also have encompassed helping students in other countries to access education or improve its quality.
8. USE OF THE PRIZE FUNDS 500
If you were to win the Prize, how do you plan to spend the money? The money would be yours to spend as you words
wish, however please share any projects or campaigns that you are passionate about that would benefit from
the additional funding and recognition the Prize would bring.
SUPPORTING EVIDENCE
To support your application please provide any supporting evidence of official and/or public recognition of your achievements:
Public recognition comes when your contributions, achievements, or record of service receive acknowledgement from an
authoritative source. Recognition can come from institutions such as local or national governments, schools, universities,
student organizations, community groups, NGOs, business associations, or international bodies like UN agencies. However, it
may also include any media appearances you have made on local, national or special interest channels – for instance, being
recognized as a spokesperson for a particular issue or cause.
Please include or attach any photos, URLs or documents to support your application. (Recommended)
A maximum of 10 attachements can be uploaded with your entry.
Please keep each attachment to a maximum of 2 pages long.
Material may be supplied as follows:
1. You can upload JPEG or PDF files (we also accept other formats). Maximum file size is 5MB per piece.
2. Video attachments may be hosted on a video site such any as YouTube.
3. Provide website URLs to the publicly accessible campaign or active URL of a landing page. Please ensure any applicable
usernames and passwords are provided and active.
4. If required you may provide a maximum of 2 URL links to support each answer to the questions. (optional)
5. Please do not upload any further answers to the questions as it will not be considered by judges. All questions should
be answered within the 'Application Question' section.
Please confirm you meet the Global Student Prize eligibility and criteria requirements and agree to our terms and
conditions.
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