UNA-Canada Youth Global Citizen Prize 2026 ($2,500 total prize)

Overview

The UNA-Canada Youth Global Citizen Prize 2026 is being relaunched as the United Nations Association in Canada celebrates its 80th anniversary. This prize encourages young people to explore global citizenship by addressing shared challenges and opportunities. Entrants are invited to submit thoughtful, innovative, and creative responses to the question regarding which Sustainable Development Goal matters most to them and how they would help advance it.

Who can apply

Applicants must be between the ages of 14 and 30 inclusive on the application deadline. Eligible participants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, or currently residing in Canada. Both individuals and teams may enter, provided every team member meets all eligibility criteria. Each person is limited to participating in only one submission, either individually or as part of a team. Submissions are accepted in English or French, though other languages are permitted if accompanied by an English or French translation or transcript.

What you get

Successful participants share in a total prize support of $2,500, which is sponsored by Solara Path.

Requirements

All entries must be original works owned by the applicant or the participating team. The use of generative artificial intelligence to create, write, design, or substantially develop submission content is strictly prohibited. Basic tools for spelling, grammar, and accessibility are allowed as long as they do not generate or substantially alter the original content.