Dubai: A new international student prize worth $50,000 (around Dh183,650) was announced on Tuesday by the Varkey Foundation, formed by Sunny Varkey, founder of the UAE-based GEMS Education private school group. ‘Chegg.org Global Student Prize’ is open to all students aged 16 and above and enrolled in an academic institution or training and skills programme. Part-time students as well as students enrolled in online courses are also eligible for the prize. Applicants will be assessed on their academic achievement, impact on their peers, how they make a difference in their community and beyond, how they overcome the odds to achieve, how they demonstrate creativity and innovation and how they operate as “global citizens”.