Any student in the United States currently enrolled in grades 9-12.

We will consider any volunteer activity that has been undertaken by a high school student within the last 12 months and that has had a significant, positive impact on race relations in your school or community. Students who have worked as part of a group are asked to apply individually, highlighting their specific contribution to the work accomplished.

The application form has two parts — Part I to be completed and submitted by the candidate and Part II by his or her supporter.  The forms must be submitted online.

Any adult (not related to the candidate) who is familiar with the activity — such as a teacher, adviser, community leader, religious leader or neighbor — may provide a supporting statement.

In each region, committees will choose qualified students for recognition as the Prize recipient or as a Certificate of Accomplishment recipient. The Prize recipient will receive a check for $1,000 and will be invited to participate in a Symposium on Race. During the symposium, recipients will have the opportunity to meet and learn from other Princeton Prize recipients from across the country and to speak with others engaged in racial justice work and scholarship. Regional committees will present the awards at a local awards ceremony and announcements about Prize recipients will be sent to local press and posted on the Princeton Prize website. Additionally, the regional committee will try to recognize the student at his/her school during a school awards assembly.

All Prize recipients need to submit IRS form W-9 or form W-8BEN to receive their cash award check. Consult http://www.irs.gov for form requirements.

Two or three students may submit applications for a project in which all such students had an equal role. Each such individual must submit an application addressing his or her personal role in the project. Each such application will be considered for the award or a certificate on its own merits. If you need further clarification, please contact us at [email protected].

There is no limit on the number of Certificates of Accomplishment given each year. We only, however, award one Prize per region. We encourage everyone doing good work in the area of race relations to apply.

There is no relationship between the Princeton Prize in Race Relations and admission to Princeton University.

The easiest way to obtain information is to e-mail the Princeton Prize Office at [email protected]. You may also call 800-742-1036.