$100,000 Global Citizen Waislitz Awards
- Organization: Global Citizen × Waislitz Foundation
- Type: Award
- Location: Global
- Deadline: June 14, 2026
- Age: 18+
- Funding: Fully Funded
The Global Citizen Waislitz Awards recognize individuals driving innovative solutions to end extreme poverty. Three winners each receive an unconditional USD 100,000 cash prize, totalling USD 300,000 in funding for changemakers worldwide. The awards are presented annually in partnership with the Waislitz Foundation, a globally respected philanthropic group focused on disruptive, scalable impact. What you get: ➤ USD 100,000 unconditional cash prize per winner (3 winners, USD 300,000 total) ➤ Funds allocated to your affiliated organization to scale your work ➤ Editorial profile on Global Citizen's platform (millions of impact-focused readers) ➤ Recognition across three categories: Grand Prize, Disruptor Award, Global Citizens' Choice Award ➤ Visibility through Global Citizen's global advocacy network What you'll do: ➤ Submit a self-application demonstrating 1 to 2 years of impact on ending extreme poverty ➤ Compete across the Grand Prize, Disruptor Award, or Global Citizens' Choice Award categories ➤ Present your innovative solution and theory of change ➤ (For the Choice Award) Mobilize public votes on the Global Citizen platform Past winners have used the funding to expand programs, launch new initiatives, and reach more communities. The Waislitz Awards are widely considered one of the highest-value direct cash awards available to young social entrepreneurs anywhere in the world.
