Deadline: 16 October 2015
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is inviting Members States in consultation with their National Commissions, and non-governmental organizations in official partnership with UNESCO and active in a field covered by the Prize to submit nominations for the International UNESCO/José Martí Prize, which will be awarded for the seventh time in 2016.
The purpose of the International UNESCO/José Martí Prize is to promote and reward an activity of outstanding merit in any region of the world that contributes to the unity and the integration of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean and to the preservation of their identities, cultural traditions and historical values. This is in accordance with the ideals and spirit of José Martí and embodies a nation’s aspiration to sovereignty and liberty.
Award Information
- The Prize (and all expenses related thereto) shall be funded by the Government of Cuba (the Donor), and shall consist of a sum of a recurrent payment of a minimum of US $15,000.
- The prizewinner shall receive a monetary award.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates shall have made a significant contribution, in any region of the world, to the unity and the integration of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean and to the preservation of their identities, cultural traditions and historical values.
- The Prize may be conferred upon individuals, institutions, other entities or non-governmental organizations.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must fill the nomination form at the address given on the website.
Note: Since UNESCO is committed to promoting geographical distribution and gender equality, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit nomination files for women candidates.
For more information, please visit International UNESCO/José Martí Prize.
