In honor of the anniversary of Anne Frank's birthday on June 12, the Anne Frank Center USA celebrates with the annual Spirit of Anne Frank Awards for citizens, educators and a scholarship student.

Scholarship applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are community leaders and have been accepted to a four-year-college. Applicants are required to write a 1,000-word essay describing contributions they have made to their community and how their goals are inspired by Anne Frank. The essay should relate a single personal experience that demonstrates a commitment to social justice. We strongly recommend that applicants read “Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl” and include in their essay how themes from the diary relate to their own life experience.

Applicants are also required to provide two letters of recommendation on letterhead from supporting sponsors who are personally familiar with the applicant's contributions but are not parents or family members. All application materials must be postmarked by January 31; the winner will be announced on March 28.

Applicable Majors: