Colombia Launches Teacher Prize to Honour Educational Innovation

For the first time in history, Colombia will host the National Teacher Prize Colombia 2025, supported by the Global Teacher Prize, an initiative of the Varkey Foundation.  Applications are now open from July 1 to August 15 for teachers and school leaders across the country who are transforming education through innovation, inclusion, and community leadership.

Organised by United Way Colombia with support from national and international foundations, the award aims to spotlight educators who drive real change in the classroom and beyond. In addition to applying for the prize, educators will take part in the 2025 Educational Innovation Qualification Program, a 12-session virtual training that equips them with tools for pedagogical innovation and leadership.

Winners will be announced at a grand ceremony in March 2026 in Bogotá, receiving national recognition, up to 10 million pesos, and visibility for their projects and communities. The three categories include Teacher Who Transforms, Inspiring School Leader, and Mobilising Educational Institution.

This marks a pivotal moment for Colombian education, celebrating those who make a difference every day and inspiring a future where every student thrives.

Learn more and apply here www.nationalteacherprizecolombia.org