This list of international literacy prizes is an index to articles about notable international prizes for promoting literacy. They are awarded by UNESCO and other organizations.[1]
| Prize | Sponsor | Notes | Period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sponsored by the government of the Soviet Union | 1970 - 1992 | |||
| ILA literacy awards | Various categories | 1979 - Present | ||
| Noma Prize for group or individual who has done most to combat illiteracy | 1980 - Present | |||
| For institutions, organizations or individuals for their contribution to the fight against illiteracy | 1989 - Present | |||
| The Malcolm Adiseshiah International Literacy Prize | Organizations or individuals displaying outstanding merit and achieving particularly effective results in contributing to the fight for literacy | 1998 - Present | ||
| Outstanding individuals, governments or governmental agencies and NGOs working in literacy serving rural adults and out-of-school youth, particularly women and girls | 2005 - Present |