Yidan Prize

The prize is financed and governed by a HK$2.5 billion (about US$320 million) independent trust.

[5] The first prize winners were named in September 2017 as Carol S. Dweck and Vicky Colbert.

When awarded the prize, Wieman stated: I am thrilled and honored to have the work of my research group recognized in this way.

[14] Lucy Lake, CEO of the NGO stated: This Prize brings a spotlight to the power of our growing movement led by young women who are the experts on what it takes for the most marginalized girls to succeed.

[10] Nominations may be submitted by universities, government agencies, and think tanks[21] and are reviewed by a committee involving Kōichirō Matsuura, Andreas Schleicher and Dorothy Gordon.