The Princeton Prize in Race Relations
The Princeton Prize in Race Relations consists of 24 regionally awarded $1,000 cash awards as well as an annual symposium on race.
An Overview of the Princeton Prize
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 sponsors an annual awards program for high school students—the Princeton Prize in Race Relations.
Applications postmarked by January 31, 2012 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.
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.
With the Princeton Prize, the University intends to reach beyond its own campus to recognize the efforts of America's next generation of leaders.
We look forward to hearing from you.
For more information visit: http://www.princeton.edu/pprize
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Bank of America Student Leadership Program
Do you have what it takes to be a Bank of America Student Leader?
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation's Student Leaders® Program is
accepting applications for the 2012 program.
If you are a student with a passion for improving your community,
we would like to help you turn that passion into action. We are looking
for leaders who are high school juniors and seniors in the US.
The Student Leaders selected will participate in:
- An eight-week paid internship at a charitable organization
- A week-long Student Leadership Summit in
Washington, DC (July) to gain valuable civic, social and business
leadership skills (all expenses paid as part of the Student Leaders
Program)
Application deadline is January 25, 2012
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$1,000 Weekly Scholarship
Zinch gives away $1,000 every week!
Just answer the essay question (280 characters max) and submit your entry for the week. All U.S. high schoolers & college students are eligible.
Deadline: Jan. 2nd 2012 | 12PM EST***************
National Peace Essay Contest for High School Students
Educating the Next Generation of Leaders
Each year over 1,100 students submit entries to the National Peace
Essay Contest while thousands more participate in related writing and
other classroom exercises in high schools around the country.
First-place state winners receive scholarships and are invited to
Washington for a five-day awards program. The Institute pays for
expenses related to the program, including travel, lodging, meals and
entertainment. This unique five-day program promotes an understanding
of the nature and process of international peacemaking by focusing on a
region and/or theme related to the current essay contest.
The deadline is February 1, 2012 at 11:59pm EST.
Students will answer the question, "How can new media best be leveraged
to help build peace and prevent conflict?"
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Calling All Digital Divas
Apply for the National Center for Women and Information Technology Award (NCWIT) for Aspirations in Computing
September 15 - October 31, 2011http://www.aspiraionsaward.org***************
Writing Contest - "Teacher Appreciation: What important life lesson have you learned from a teacher?"
“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell, where his influence stops.” --Henry Brooks Adams
Details: It's
the big back in school month. You're either loving it, hating it, or
experiencing a mixture of both. In fact, some of you may already be
waiting for final bell to ring (even if it's only 9:45am). However, no
matter how this year is starting out (good or bad), we know that there
have been certain teachers and classes in the past that stand out in
your mind...
- Classes that made memories.
- Teachers that inspired you to do something different.
- An educational experience that re-shaped your views on the world.
- A class that was more entertaining than YouTube (is that possible?)
This
month, think back to a favorite class or educator
(teacher/coach/director/principal). Whether it was their attitude, the
way they taught, or a life lesson you learned from their
class/sport/activity, how did this person make a positive impact in
your life?
DEADLINE: September 30, 2011
Go to: http://www.stageoflife.com/StageHighSchool/OtherResour/WeeklyHighSchoolWritingContest.aspx
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PTA Reflections Creativity Contest
Unleash your artistic talents and enter the National PTA Reflections Program
The
National PTS Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement
program for students. The Reflections Program provides opportunities
for students to express themselves creatively and to receive positive
recognition for original works of art inspired by a pre-selected theme,
while increasing community awareness on the importance of the arts in
education.
This year's theme is "Diversity means..." Your
student is able to enter in on of the following Categories: Dance
Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Musical Composition,
Photography or Visual Arts. Please check the website for specific
instructions for each category.
Deadline: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - please
leave entries in the Reflections Box in the Main Office. Make sure the
student entry form and consent forms are attached to the project with
clearly written contact information.
For more information, contact Pam Kramer at cleve.reflections@gmail.com or pick up information packets by
category in the school library.
Information and instructions for the contest can be found on the following CAPTA.org websites:
Reflections Website:
http://www.capta.org/sections/programs/reflections.cfm (all other information can be accessed from this site)
General Instructions for all categories:
http://www.capta.org/sections/programs/downloads/ReflectionsGeneralInstructions.pdf
Entry Form:
http://www.capta.org/sections/programs/downloads/reflections-form_student-entry.pdf
Consent Form:
http://www.capta.org/sections/programs/downloads/reflections_form_fillable_consent.pdf
