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The Elie Wiesel Foundation Prize In Ethics

The Elie Wiesel Foundation Prize In Ethics

Applicable For:

College Upperclassmen

Max Award Amount:

$10,000

Application Deadline:

31/01/2024
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About This Scholarship

If you’re a college upperclassman interested in ethics, whether in your personal life or on a broader scale, you might be interested in the Elie Wiesel Foundation Prize in Ethics essay contest. This contest is available to college juniors and seniors who attend a university in the United States and write an essay analyzing ethical issues in today’s intricate world. The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity is responsible for this scholarship, which honors Elie Wiesel, a Romanian-born American author of Night and a Holocaust survivor. The foundation funds programs that embody his ideals. As a result, the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity is delighted to host this annual essay competition, which supports young writers and encourages critical thinking on ethics. Contest winners may receive up to $10,000 to help fund their academic pursuits.

Eligibility Criteria For The Elie Wiesel Foundation Prize In Ethics

  • Academic Level: The essay contest is open to college juniors and seniors.
  • Residency: The applicant must be attending a university in the United States.
  • Essay Topic: The applicant must write an essay analyzing ethical issues in today’s complex world.
  • Originality: The essay must be the original work of the applicant.
  • Language: The essay must be written in English.
  • Length: The essay must be at most 3,000 words.
  • Submission: The essay must be submitted online through the foundation’s website by the deadline.
  • Previous Winners: Previous winners of the Elie Wiesel Foundation Prize in Ethics are not eligible to participate.

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