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Princeton Prize in Race Relations (PPRR)

Princeton Prize in Race Relations (PPRR)

Applicable For:

Undergraduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$1,000

Application Deadline:

31/01/2024
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About This Scholarship

The Princeton Prize in Race Relations (PPRR) is a national awards program that recognizes high school students who have made significant efforts to promote racial understanding, respect, and harmony in their schools or communities. The program is open to students in grades 9-12 in 27 regions across the United States. The PPRR was established in 2003 by the Alumni Association of Princeton University, and is now administered by the Princeton Prize in Race Relations Foundation. The program seeks to recognize and encourage young people who are working to improve race relations in their communities, and to inspire others to do the same.

The PPRR program is a valuable opportunity for high school students to be recognized for their efforts to promote racial understanding and inclusivity, and to connect with other like-minded individuals. The program encourages young people to take an active role in shaping their communities and working towards a more just and equitable future.

Eligibility Criteria For Princeton Prize in Race Relations (PPRR)

The Princeton Prize in Race Relations is a program that recognizes and rewards high school students who have actively worked to improve race relations in their schools or communities. The program is open to students in grades 9-12 who attend high schools in any of the 27 regions across the United States where the PPRR operates.

To be eligible for the PPRR, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Be currently enrolled in grades 9-12 at a high school in one of the 27 PPRR regions.
  • Have been actively involved in an initiative or project that works to improve race relations in their school or community.
  • Have demonstrated leadership in their efforts to promote understanding, respect, and harmony among people of different races and backgrounds.
  • Have not previously won a Princeton Prize in Race Relations.

The application process for the PPRR typically involves submitting an online application form, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and an essay describing the student’s involvement in promoting race relations. 

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