Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage Grant

Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Georgia Institute of Technology
Amount: US $100,000
Last Updated: August 24, 2025

Summary

The Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage, established by the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2010, honors individuals who display moral courage in the face of adversity. Recipients, awarded a $100,000 stipend, exemplify the Institute's commitment to improving the human condition. The prize is presented during campus events that highlight significant global challenges, fostering discussion and recognition of those making a positive impact, much like former Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen Jr.

Overview

The Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage was established by the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2010 to honor alumnus and former Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen Jr. The prize underscores the Institute’s mission to improve the human condition by recognizing those around the world who, like Mayor Allen, have made a positive difference by standing up for moral principle at the risk of their careers and livelihoods, and even their lives. Funded in perpetuity by a grant from the Wilbur and Hilda Glenn Family Foundation, recipients are awarded a $100,000 stipend. The inaugural prize was awarded in March 2011. The prize is presented during events on campus that examine grand challenges relevant to the recipient's work.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nominations are invited irrespective of region or nationality.