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The Pearson World Changer Awards will celebrate the children and young people who are taking their learning to the next level to make a positive and tangible impact on the world.

Whether it’s setting up clubs to help cut the use of plastic, running art installations to connect world cultures or one of the many acts of kindness that took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, the awards will highlight the passion, resilience and altruism being pioneered by 5-19 year-olds in schools, homes and communities across Britain.

At their heart, the World Changer Awards are about inspiring children and young people to interrogate the world around them, engage with local and global affairs and harness the power of education to drive change.

At Pearson, we know learning doesn’t end in the classroom. What is taught in schools, homes and communities can harness the talent and passion needed for the future.

So, as part of the awards, we plan to shine a light on the world of experiences and opportunities that can be unlocked through subjects across the wider curriculum, from business studies and languages to the humanities and the creatives.

We want children and young people to take inspiration from leading environmentalists, creatives, activists and entrepreneurs who are sparking change and to be empowered to use the skills fostered in homes and classrooms for good in the wider world.

The awards will celebrate individuals and groups who are making a positive impact on the world – no matter how big or small. Those crowned ‘World Changers’ will take home prizes to further their pioneering projects and commitments, as well as have their work published in our World Changer Series, to inspire others to become global citizens too.

As part of the awards, we want to highlight how the power of education can be harnessed to drive positive change and shine a light on the skills, passion and possibilities that can be unlocked through subjects across the wider curriculum.

So, we will be searching for World-Changers aged 5-19 in the following award categories. Click on each one to find out more.

The humanities
Young explorers, adventurers, geographers, philosophers, historians and citizens who are sparking change.

The creatives
Changing the world through creativity, expression and perspective.

Business and Technology
Who are the young entrepreneurs, collaborators, analysts and technicians of tomorrow?

Languages
Unlocking cultures, relationships and communication with languages.

Education and beyond
Children and young people who are using their learning in core subjects, as well as any wider areas, to pave the way for positive change.

We are looking for children and young people, either as individuals or groups, who are taking their learning to the next level to make a positive and tangible impact on the world.

Entries should demonstrate:

• passion, commitment and dedication to tackle a specific issue and/or drive positive change as a global citizen
• example(s) of the positive and tangible impact that has been made on the world - no matter how big or small 
• how learning has supported the project, passion or activity
• an ability to interrogate the world around them by engaging with local and/or global affairs.

To find out more about the application and judging process download Tips and Tricks pack.

Full details about the application process can be found in the Tips and Tricks pack.

Yes, there is no charge to enter the awards.

The lucky individual, or group, crowned our Ultimate World Changer will win the following package of prizes to further their passion and project​​​​. 

• One-to-one mentoring where the winner will have the opportunity to ​chat to one of our World Changer ambassadors about their project and put any questions they may have to an inspirational World Changer!​​​​​​
• A Microsoft Surface Go tablet computer to support their research and work on their project and future studies.​​​​​​
• A feature in our World Changer Winners Showcase where details about their passion and work will be published and celebrated far and wide!

We will also be announcing amazing runner up winners, who will have their inspirational actions highlighted in our World Changers Winners Showcase too.

Following the application deadline, an expert judging panel will review the shortlisted applications and decide on the individuals and groups to be awarded the World Changer titles and prizes.

There will be a Grand World Changer Award winner, as well as individual and group winners in the award categories.
 

To enter the World Changer Awards, applications will need to be completed and submitted online.

Alternatively, this form can be downloaded, completed and sent via email to worldchangers@pearson.com.

Please remember to read the application form carefully and ensure all questions are answered and the supporting materials (where required) are labelled correctly.

Please contact worldchangers@pearson.com if you have any questions on how to enter the awards or if you require special access requirements.

View the application packs with more information about the application process.

The winners will be notified in the autumn term following completion of the judging process.

You can contact the World Changers team via email on: worldchangers@pearson.com.