Charles Hamilton Houston Prize
The Charles Hamilton Houston prize is awarded to a senior who best personifies a commitment to realizing humane ideals, much like Charles Houston (1915), who devoted his life to the struggle of equal protection under the law for African-Americans. Candidates must write an essay (10 pages or less) addressing: "In what area of social involvement do you feel that you can best effect humanitarian ideals?," and submit a list of activities/work experiences illustrating commitments to this ideal. Please submit your essay electronically to blackstudies@amherst.edu by 3:00 p.m. on April 12, 2024 if you wish to be considered for this prize.