The Commonwealth Peace Prize Scholarship 2025

The Commonwealth Peace Prize Scholarship 2025 | How to Apply

The Commonwealth Peace Prize 2025 is now open for applications and any interested person who has contributed significantly to Conflict, Peace through Faith and Social Inclusion is encouraged to apply.

Sponsored by the Khalili Foundation and Commonwealth Secretary initiated, this prize is aimed at the younger generation of leaders who promote sustainable peace among ethnic and age-divided communities. It’s far more than an accolade—it is a voice that allows for the showcasing of such efforts and enlisting of like-minded people who will create harmony in their societies.

If you are devoted to practical actions in peace-building and think that your job corresponds to these values, it is your turn to succeed on the world stage.

The Commonwealth Peace Prize seeks to empower and raise awareness about the incredible impact of youth-led and inter-generational partnerships in promoting peace across the Commonwealth’s rich tapestry of cultures, religions, ethnicity, and regions. It is dedicated to fostering dialogue and supporting innovative peace-building approaches that inspire greater harmony and understanding among the diverse communities within the Commonwealth.

Requirements and Eligibility Criteria;

Must be a Commonwealth citizen, at least 30 years old, and actively engaged in peacebuilding.
Recognized as a respected mediator with a proven, long-standing record of resolving conflicts in Commonwealth societies.
Has established sustainable systems, institutions, or processes that have successfully ended conflicts and promoted lasting peace and social cohesion.
Consistently upholds Commonwealth values, including tolerance, respect, understanding, and the celebration of cultural, racial, and religious diversity.
Applies faith-based principles and the Commonwealth Charter to foster inclusive development and peaceful, democratic societies.
Only member governments can submit nominations through their High Commissions in London, non-resident High Commissioners, accredited officials to the Commonwealth, or Heads of Commonwealth Accredited Organisations.

Application Procedures (How to apply);

Nominations must be sent to the Commonwealth Secretariat via email
The deadline for submissions is 23:59 GMT on 17 January 2025.
Each nomination must include an official letter of recommendation and an impact biography detailing how the candidate meets all the criteria.

Application Deadline: 17th January 2025

For more information visit the official website

The Commonwealth Peace Prize Scholarship 2025 | How to Apply