Princeton+Race+Relations

"To promote harmony, understanding, and respect among people of different races by identifying and recognizing high school age students whose efforts have had a significant, positive effect on race relations in their schools or communities."

 The Princeton Prize in Race Relations
In order to recognize, support, and encourage the young people of our country who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the cause of positive race relations, Princeton University annually sponsors an annual awards program for high school students—the Princeton Prize in Race Relations. Applications postmarked by **January 31, 2009 ** will be eligible for prizes—including cash awards up to $1,000 for particularly noteworthy work.
 * If you are a high school student involved in an activity that is helping to improve race relations in your school or community, we want to hear from you.
 * If you know of a high school student who is helping to improve race relations, please encourage him or her to apply.

Princeton and its alumni recognize that the issue of race relations continues to be one of the most urgent and important challenges facing our country. The Princeton Prize in Race Relations was created to identify and commend young people who are working to increase understanding and mutual respect among all races. Through this effort, we hope to inspire others to join in these or similar efforts, and to undertake initiatives of their own.

There is a two-part application for the student and a supporter to complete. Examples of activities that have been recognized in the past are posted on the Princeton Prize website below. An awards ceremony and celebration will take place in the spring in Philadelphia. For more information, including an application, please visit [|http://www.princeton.edu/ pprize]