Princeton Prize of South Florida

03/18/2026

South Florida high school students committed to civic service, apply by April 14 for the Gail Serota '75 Princeton Club Service Award. Help us recognize your devotion to our community.

Applications Due April 14

01/08/2026

Know a South Florida high school student working to bring us together, not tear us apart? Applications for the Princeton Prize in Race Relations are due January 15! Pass the word!

The Princeton Prize in Race Relations recognizes high school students who have demonstrated leadership in advancing racial equity or promoting racial understanding in their schools and communities. Students:Find Criteria and ApplyOpen to all students regardless of identity 2025 Award Recipients Reci...

05/21/2025

Congratulations to Emelie Monterrey, Dallas Hawkins, and Cara Xie for their dedication to civic service and inclusion, making our community stronger together.

04/08/2025

Last call for applications by the April 14 deadline!

Applications Due April 14

03/26/2025

Miami-Dade high school students committed to civic service: -- the Princeton Club of South Florida is looking for you. Applications for the Gail Serota ‘75 Princeton Club Service Award are due April 14 and can be found at:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Kt7tU3g3lFp5ipeiAuZrsBGtx5cR_eaU_0yg1bFW948/

Show us how you're reflecting Princeton's commitment to be "In the Nation's Service and the Service of Humanity."

Applications Due April 14

03/25/2025

The Princeton Club of South Florida is proud to announce that this year's recipient of the Princeton Prize is Cara Xie.

Cara Xie, a Junior at American Heritage School, came to the United States from China in 2022 and was surprised to find the American political climate had turned against diversity and inclusion, to the point that even discussing the topic was controversial. When she wanted to use her position as President of her school’s ActionPAKT community service club and columns in the school newspaper to address the issue, she was told that the school preferred to remain neutral on political issues. So she took independent action and started a YouTube Channel and podcast, “Don’t Erase my Identity (DEI).” After extensive outreach, Cara produced and has posted interviews with leading diversity and inclusion officials in government and the private sector. She’s organized her own DEI conference, to be held in April, and has attended conferences at the King Center and Harvard. In her own words, her goal is to “help more GenZers hear the work of professionals” from diverse backgrounds addressing these issues. School officials report that her work has inspired both faculty and student government leaders who were impressed by her tenacity after being initially shot down. In their words, Cara “will never let a voice be silenced.”

Cara will receive a cash award and attend a symposium at Princeton this Spring.

01/27/2025

01/20/2025

Applications due January 31
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01/15/2025

Applications for the Princeton Prize are due January 31 for high school students making a difference in race relations.

Honorees receive a $1,000 award and are invited to the Princeton campus for a weekend symposium.

Make sure your high schooler applies now!

Applications Open for the Princeton Prize in Race RelationsDo you know a high school student making a difference in race relations? Use the Introduce Us button below to encourage them to apply, or if you're a student leader, click Apply below to access the application. Application deadline: Januar...

12/20/2024

Help us find South Florida high school students working to make our community stronger and more just, together.

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11/25/2024

Princeton University and the Princeton Club of South Florida want to recognize South Florida high school students working on issues of racial harmony and justice. Honorees receive a $2,500 award and a trip to Princeton for a weekend symposium. Spread the word or nominate a high schooler yourself for us to consider!

Do you know a high school student who is doing outstanding volunteer work in the area of race relations? Please fill out the form below so that we can encourage them to apply for the Princeton Prize in Race Relations. PLEASE NOTE: An introduction is NOT a recommendation for a student who has alread...