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Yidan Prize Foundation
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Founded in 2016 by Tencent co-founder Charles Chen Yidan and backed by a HK$2.5 billion independent trust, the Yidan Prize Foundation is headquartered in Hong Kong and runs what is described as the world's largest education prize. Each year it awards two prizes — for Education Research and Education Development — with each laureate receiving a gold medal, a HK$15 million cash prize and a HK$15 million project fund. Unusually for a family foundation, its nomination process is fully open: anyone may nominate an individual or team without an invitation.
- Website
- yidanprize.org/
- Capabilities
- Education
- Based in
- Hong Kong · HK
- Listing status
- Unclaimed · Editor-verified
How to apply
- Who can apply
- Individuals or teams (up to 3) with significant contributions to education research or education development; nominations open to everyone — no invitation needed
- Application process
- Open nominations via the online nomination platform: register a nominator account, follow the nomination guide, secure supporters' endorsements, and submit in English
- Deadlines
- Annual cycle; the 2026 nomination cycle ran Oct 2025–Mar 2026 — check the site for the 2027 cycle
Application details change — confirm the current process on the funder's website before applying.
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