IIE Empower Award

Nominations must demonstrate impact in the cultivation of global learning, support for access among underrepresented communities, and/or leveraging programs or partnerships that examine the intersection of international education and DEIA.
Only accepting self-nominations via the online form. Self-nominations are welcome from organizations and individuals around the world, who are striving to create access and equity in international higher education.
Complete nominations include a submitted online nomination form and reference form received by the given deadline.
IIE will select one awardee to be recognized and receive a monetary prize to further advance their access and equity in international higher education and exchange efforts, empowering them and impacting their communities (US $1,500 for an organization or US $500 for an individual).

Nominations are currently closed.
Nominations are evaluated by an IIE-selected review committee. Selection and notifications will be made in late summer.
IIE will coordinate a recognition event with the awardee in late summer or early fall.