Elie Wiesel Foundation Prize in Ethics Essay Contest


Name: Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest

Award Amount:

  • First Prize: $10,000
  • Second Prize: $5,000
  • Third Prize: $3,000
  • Two Honorable Mentions: $1,000 each

Information and Eligibility:
The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest encourages students to engage in philosophical reflection and writing on ethical issues. Established in 1989 by The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, the contest challenges college juniors and seniors to analyze urgent ethical issues confronting today’s world.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Academic Status: Must be a registered full-time junior or senior at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States during the fall semester of the contest year.
  • Original Work: Essays must be the original, unpublished work of the student.

Application Requirements:

  • Complete the online application through the official contest website.
  • Submit an essay between 3,000 to 4,000 words addressing the current year’s prompt.
  • Optional: Obtain a Faculty Sponsor to review and endorse the essay.

Application Timeline:

  • Application Deadline: December 29 at 5 p.m. PST.
  • Notification of Awards: Typically in the spring following the submission deadline.

Additional Information:

  • Essays may be written in formal or informal voice but should reflect the student’s individual perspective.
  • Submissions are judged anonymously; therefore, no identifying information should appear on the essay document.
  • For more details and to access the application portal, visit the official Elie Wiesel Foundation Prize in Ethics page below.

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