Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation Essay Contest

The Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation Essay Contest is an annual essay contest designed to promote human rights education and encourage students to engage with human rights issues. The eligibility criteria for the contest are as follows:

• All the applicants must be high school students in grades 9-12 who are enrolled in a public, private, or parochial school or are homeschooled in the United States or Canada.
• Essays must be written in English and must be the original work of the student.
• Essays must be between 1,000 and 1,500 words in length and address the topic provided by the contest prompt.
• All the applicants must provide a completed application form, a transcript of their academic record, and a signed statement from a teacher or counselor verifying the originality of the essay.
• Essays must be submitted by the contest deadline, which is typically in December.

The contest prompt varies from year to year but generally focuses on a human rights issue or theme. Winners of the contest receive cash prizes ranging from $500 to $3,000 and are invited to attend a Human Rights Symposium where they can engage with other young human rights activists and leaders.