by Skoll Foundation
One of the largest unrestricted awards for social entrepreneurs, recognizing proven leaders driving large-scale change.
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3 years
Global
Nomination-based. Open to established social enterprises with demonstrated systems-level impact and clear potential for scale. Organizations typically have 5+ years of operating history and measurable outcomes. Both nonprofit and for-profit social enterprises are eligible.
Annual (nomination-based)
The Skoll Award for Social Innovation is one of the most significant prizes in the social entrepreneurship space. Established by Jeff Skoll, the first president of eBay, the Skoll Foundation invests in social entrepreneurs who have already demonstrated transformative impact and are poised to scale their solutions to reach millions more.
Unlike early-stage fellowships, the Skoll Award targets proven leaders whose organizations have moved beyond proof-of-concept to achieve measurable systems-level change. The $2 million unrestricted award — among the largest in the field — gives recipients the freedom to deploy capital where it will have the greatest impact, whether that means scaling operations, entering new markets, or investing in organizational capacity.
Recipients join the Skoll community, a carefully curated network of social entrepreneurs, impact investors, government leaders, and thought leaders. They are featured at the annual Skoll World Forum at Oxford University, one of the premier gatherings in social innovation. Past awardees include organizations like Kiva, Room to Read, Last Mile Health, and the International Rescue Committee's Airbel Impact Lab.
The Skoll Award provides substantial unrestricted funding and access to one of the most influential networks in social innovation.
The Skoll Award selection process is designed to identify organizations at a tipping point — those with proven models ready for dramatic scale.
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