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Grants
Virtual
About the Call for Grant
The QS ImpACT Awards 2026 celebrate youth, universities, and organisations worldwide that are driving measurable sustainability and social impact aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The awards highlight individual changemakers transforming ideas into tangible, grassroots solutions.
Eligibility
For Individual / Youth Categories:
- Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Open to young leaders, students, activists, and young professionals from any country.
- Must submit a detailed Impact Report on the QS ImpACT platform demonstrating measurable outcomes achieved or delivered during the year 2026.
Priority Areas
- Sustainability Innovation (environmental efficiency and resource management)
- Climate Education for Change (raising climate literacy and youth awareness)
- Plastic-Free Future (combating plastic pollution, recycling, and waste reduction)
- Plant for Tomorrow (youth-led tree planting, reforestation, and ecosystem conservation)
- Community Health and Well-being (projects enhancing physical, mental, and social health)
Format:
Application Timeline & Winner Benefits
🎁 Winner Benefits:
Selected winners receive dedicated prize funding, mentorship from international experts to scale their impact initiative, global visibility across a 10,000+ international youth network, digital badges, and official certificates to enhance profile credibility. Winning projects are also featured across QS ImpACT platforms and QS Insights magazine.
📄 Application Stage:
Applications and Impact Reports are accepted online through the official portal.
⏰ Final Application Deadline:
September 21, 2026
📊 Assessment Criteria:
Submissions are rigorously evaluated based on alignment with the UN SDGs, clear and quantified data in the submitted impact report, innovation, and the scalability/long-term potential of the approach.