Bibliotheca Alexandrina International Award

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina launches a major cultural and intellectual award bearing its name and reflecting its esteemed status based on the ancient history of the city of Alexandria and its Library, whose roots extend back to the Graeco-Roman era, in which it was not just a library, but rather a university and a guiding beacon for scholars in its time. These factors extend to the present nature of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, which has resumed its enlightening mission and gained prominence locally and globally over the two decades since its revival, and set out into a broader horizon, ...

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Award Timeline

This Year’s Theme – 1st Round 2025

(Green Technology Applications for Achieving Well-Being and Happiness for Humanity)

Applying for the Award

Nominations must be submitted through institutions operating in the scientific, literary, or artistic fields.

These institutions include universities, scientific research centers, and art and science academies.

Nominations must be made through a nomination letter addressed to the Award Administration, accompanied by the reasons for the nomination, the nominee’s CV, a copy of their passport, and their consent to the nomination.

Nomination documents must be uploaded to the Award’s Online Platform and a hard copy is sent to the headquarters of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

Governing Values

No racial, ethnic, religious, or gender discrimination.
Appreciating science, thought, innovation, and knowledge of all kinds.
Respecting all opinions and intellectual and cultural orientations.
Fostering the spirit of pluralism and constructive dialogue.
Transparency and integrity in the circulation of information and fair arbitration.
Reflecting the humane and cultural orientation of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

Award Value

EGP 1,000,000 awarded in the field announced each year.

A golden medal and an official certificate of appreciation.