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The Attig-Carley Nobel Peace Laureate Project Scholarships

(Instructions for Guidance Counselors)

The Mission of the Nobel Peace Laureate Project is to encourage young people to explore, model, and promote peace in their lives, their community, and their world.

Scholarship Details

The Nobel Peace Laureate Project Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors enrolling in a post-secondary educational institution who have demonstrated interest in and dedication to peace through activities, scholarship, or artistic endeavors.

Application Deadline: May 31, 2025 (Postmarked by this date)

Application Checklist


  1. Application Cover Form
  2. Transcripts
    • High School Seniors: Enclose a seventh-semester high school transcript showing the grade point average (if available).
  3. Letters of Recommendation
    • Submit two letters of recommendation from individuals who know you well. It is suggested that one letter be from an academic reference and the other from a community reference.
  4. Personal Statement
    • Include a one-page statement about yourself and your understanding of “peace.”
  5. Post-secondary Institution Information
    • Provide the name of the post-secondary educational institution you will attend, including the address of the Financial Aid Office (city, state, and zip code).

Cover of Your Application


Include the following information on the cover of your application:

The Attig-Carley Nobel Peace Laureate Project Scholarship Application Cover Form

  • Name:
  • Address:
  • High School:
  • Post-secondary Educational Institution:
  • Recommendations From:
    • A.
    • B.

Directions for Award Applicants


Part 1

  1. One-Page Letter (250 Words):
    • Write a letter to the Nobel Peace Laureate Board of Directors about yourself and your understanding of peace:

      Consider three constants in your life that resonate with peace.
      • First: The principles that guide your actions and thoughts for peace.
      • Second: The vision that shapes your thoughts into actions for peace.
      • Third: Individual action(s) you have taken to promote peace in your community and/or beyond.
  2. Include a copy of your school transcript with your letter.
  3. Deadline: Submit your application by May 31, 2025 (Postmarked by this date).

Part 2

  1. Letters of Recommendation (150-250 Words Each):
    • Ask two adults (not related to you) who know you well to write on the recommendation form why they think you should be considered for this scholarship. One recommendation could be from a teacher, the other from a community member.
    • Provide each a copy of the Scholarship Recommendation form.
  2. Stamped Envelope:
    • Include a stamped envelope addressed to:

      Nobel Peace Laureate Project Scholarship Committee
      P.O. Box 21201
      Eugene, OR 97402
  3. Recommendation Deadline:
    • The deadline for these recommendations is May 31, 2025 (Postmarked by this date).

Download the form here:

Contact Information

For more information about the organization, please contact::

Nobel Peace Laureate Project
PO Box 21201
Eugene, OR 97402
United States of America

Email: info@nobelpeacelaureates.org

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