Teachers in Peru can win S/130,000 in 'Maestro que Deja Huella' contest: requirements and registration dates

Public school teachers and administrators in Peru have a new opportunity to gain recognition and significant rewards through the "Maestro que Deja Huella" (Teacher Who Leaves a Mark) contest. Organized by Interbank, the competition is currently accepting applications until August 31, seeking innovative educational proposals from educators across the country.

The contest, which has been running since 2007, aims to highlight and celebrate educators who implement transformative teaching methods in public schools. This year's edition continues the tradition of offering substantial prizes, with the top teacher eligible to receive S/130,000, a trophy, a Ministry of Education resolution, and a master's scholarship. Additionally, the winning teacher's school will receive S/20,000 for equipment and improvements, along with educational resources.

For principals and vice-principals, the "Maestro que Deja Huella" contest offers a prize of S/30,000, a professional development scholarship, and a commendation from the Ministry of Education. Their respective schools will also benefit, receiving S/10,000 for infrastructure and educational materials. The competition also includes ten regional recognitions, each awarding a laptop and a specialization scholarship.

Interested educators can submit their applications virtually through the official contest website. A committee of specialists will evaluate the submitted projects based on their impact on learning, teaching innovation, and contributions to the educational community. Past winning initiatives, such as "Anímate a leer" (Dare to Read), which encouraged reading among adolescents, exemplify the type of impactful projects the contest seeks to promote and replicate nationwide.