APPLICATION DEADLINE – HAROLD SCHNITZER SPIRIT OF UNITY AWARD

PEACE LEADERSHIP CAN CHANGE A STUDENT’S LIFE

Educating for Peace, the Wholistic Peace Institute is offering this Harold Schnitzer Spirit of Unity Awards for the 8th consecutive year through a grant provided by the Schnitzer CARE Foundation to our Student Peace Education & Leadership Program. The Wholistic Peace Institute wants to encourage new applicants. Send a note or text 503 701-9987 that you intend to apply so we can include your school in the selection committee’s list then send applications to: educatingforpeace1@gmail.com.  The deadline for applications is June 15, 2016.

Oregon schools which have or will start the following should apply:

• Peace Clubs
• Human and Civil Rights Clubs
• Conflict resolution and peer mediation initiatives
• Junior Nobel Peace Prizes or Peace Prizes
• Other peace activities student peace leaders would like to apply for or to apply for and start

Application Deadline for Award this fall Oct 2016 is June 15, 2016

Applications for Student clubs or projects that focus on Nobel Peace Laureates as leadership models; that focus on conflict resolution, mediation to resolve conflict, or peacemaking skills; that promoted or will promote human rights and civil rights; that reduced or will reduce bullying or gang violence in schools; and that embrace diversity and promote tolerance have all won in past years.  All you need to provide to apply for this prize is the following information in a 12 pt. double-spaced narrative format:

APPLICANT/CONTACT INFORMATION

• Name of The School (Applicant):
• Teacher & School Contact Information:
• Teacher Name & Phone: Work Phone; Cell Phone; FAX
• Teacher Email:
• School Mailing Address:
• Name and Contact Information for the Student Peace Leader(s):

PROJECT INFORMATION

• Specific Name of the Project or Club
• What Your Project Intends To Accomplish (Goals, Purpose):
• Budget for Your Project (Specify General Categories Such As Printing, Event Costs (what type); etc.):
• For Existing Programs: WhenDid It Start? How Many Students Are Involved? Please provide some photos.
  • For New Programs: How Many Students Will Be Involved? Will It Last More Than One School Year?
  • What Will Be Your Final Product/Program/Report Or Event? How Will You Evaluate Your Peace-making Effectiveness?

  WHO  IS ELIGIBLE?  Awards are for K-12 Schools or school-affiliated, student-led school initiatives on peace, human & civil rights, and Nobel Peace Laureates or humanitarian service activities that make our schools, communities or world a better place.

  SUBMIT TO:        Educating for Peace aka Wholistic Peace Institute; PO Box 597 West Linn, Oregon 97068; or by email to: nancy@wholisticpeaceinstitute.com  Any Questions?

  Please contact Nancy 503-701-9987 or Gary 503-314-5955 if you are seeking ideas for your student peace activity.