Broad Prize Fast Facts

  • The Broad Foundation began awarding Broad Prize scholarships in 2002.
  • At $2 million, The Broad Prize is the country’s largest education award.
  • 828 students have been awarded Broad Prize scholarships since 2002.
  • More than 20,000 students have applied for The Broad Prize scholarship since 2002.
  • $8 million in Broad Prize scholarships have been awarded since 2002.
  • Broad Prize winning districts are ineligible for three years after their win.
  • Long Beach Unified School District was the first Broad Prize winner to again be named a finalist the first year it was eligible.