The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights recognises outstanding achievement in journalism at the high school and college levels through its RFK High School and College Journalism Awards. The Center is accepting submissions published in the United States (US). Entries should focus on issues that reflect reflects former US Senator Robert F. Kennedy's concerns, including human rights, social justice, and the power of individual action.

The High School Print and Broadcast award winners will each receive a cash prize of US$500 and a bust of Robert F. Kennedy to present to their high school. The College Print and Broadcast award winners will each receive a cash prize of US$500 and a bust of Robert F. Kennedy to present to their schools.

Click here for more information. Print and broadcast entries for both awards should be sent to the address below to the attention of the Journalism Awards Manager.

The Robert F. Kennedy Center website accessed on November 9 2009.