1 Billion Followers Summit, TikTok launch $100,000 Educator Award

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 07:04

By ARN News Staff

The 1 Billion Followers Summit has partnered with TikTok for a $100,000 prize Educator Award, targeted at creators who are reimagining impactful global learning content on TikTok.

On TikTok, creators from MENA, Africa, the UK, and the USA regions are invited to share educational and entertaining content that sparks curiosity and makes learning accessible.

Three finalists will be flown to Dubai by the 1 Billion Followers Summit to attend and enjoy a fully hosted experience during the summit where the winner will be revealed during the 1 Billion Followers Summit and receive a $100,000 prize in recognition of their contribution to global learning.

Organised by the UAE Government Media Office, the upcoming fourth edition of the summit will take place in the UAE from January 9 -11, 2026 at the Emirates Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the Museum of the Future under the theme ‘Content for Good’.

Applications are accepted for creators over the age of 18 at the summit's website until December 21.

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