DA Global Innovation Competition in USA: (Deadline 31 October, 2025)

DA Global is pleased to announce the Innovation Competition, a signature initiative of the Global Impact Conference. Now in its sixth year, this prestigious competition recognizes bold, innovative ideas that expand access to global education and foster inclusive excellence in student success.

The competition is a unique aspect of the Global Impact Conference that champions creative and innovative approaches to advancing student success, workforce readiness, and organizational impact through access to global education is a distinctive learning experience that brings together professionals from international education, student success, diversity and inclusion, and student affairs.

DA Global Access Network, known as DA Global, is an educational consortium dedicated to enhancing access to global education opportunities for nearly two decades. As a trusted partner to higher education institutions, nonprofits, private companies, and government agencies, DA Global drives institutional impact by equipping students and professionals with essential global competencies.

Application Deadline: October 31, 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: DA Global
• Department: Global Impact Conference Planning Committee
• Course Level: Undergraduate, Graduate, and Professional Level
• Award:

• 1st Place: $5,000

• 2nd Place: $1,500

   

• All Pitches: Global Recognition

• Access Mode: Online

• Number of Awards: 2 main awards + global recognition for all participants

   

• Nationality: International

   

• The award can be taken in: USA (as part of the Global Impact Conference 2025)

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all countries
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The competition supports proposals related to any field, as long as they align with global education and student success.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must:

• Be a student (undergraduate or graduate), higher education professional, or a representative of an international education organization or private company

   

• Submit an innovative and impactful project proposal

• Demonstrate interest or expertise in global education

   

• Be registered or planning to register for the 2025 Global Impact Conference

• Attend the conference for both educational and networking purposes, not solely to present

How to Apply

Details on how to submit your proposal for the 2025 Innovation Competition will be available soon. Interested applicants are encouraged to check back regularly on the DA Global website for updates and application instructions.

Benefits

• Financial awards of $5,000 and $1,500 for the top two winning proposals

   

• Opportunity to present at the prestigious Global Impact Conference 2025

• Early Bird registration rate for selected presenters

• International recognition for all participants

• Engagement with a global community of educators, students, and innovators.

   

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