Prize for Exceptional University-Based Community Outreach Programs

Posted by on November 2, 2009

MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship Seeks Nominations of Exceptional University-Based Community Outreach Programs
Deadline: December 15, 2009

The Talloires Network, an international association of universities committed to ensuring that higher education strengthens communities the world over, and the MacJannet Foundation have announced that nominations are being accepted for the second annual MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship.

The prize recognizes exceptional university-based programs around the world that encourage active citizenship and student leadership. The prize is designed to raise awareness of higher education’s distinctive role and responsibilities in benefiting both local and international communities through understanding, outreach, and service.

Eight prizes will be awarded in 2010 — a first prize of $5,000, two second prizes of $2,500 each, and five third prizes of $1,000 each. Prize money will be used to further the goals and strengthen the impact of the awarded programs. Winning programs will demonstrate exemplary service in addressing an issue of global significance such as threats to public health in the developing world, efforts to promote literacy, or assisting the economic development of distressed communities.

Only programs originating from member institutions of the Talloires Network are eligible for the prize. Nominations will be accepted from students, faculty, staff, or administrators at member institutions. Leaders of higher education institutions around the world are invited and encouraged to join the Talloires Network.

For additional information on the MacJannet Prize or the Talloires Network, visit the Talloires Network Web site.

http://www.tufts.edu/talloiresnetwork