Amount: $500-$5,000
Deadline: December 1 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
The Elie Wiesel Foundation Prize in Ethics Essay Contest challenges college students to explore the ethical issues confronting them in today's complex world. Students write on a specific ethical dilemma.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: N/A
- Full-time junior or senior at an accredited four-year college or university
- Submit an essay on a given ethical dilemma
Required Materials
- Essay
- Application form
- Faculty sponsor form
Timeline
Opens September. Due December 1.
Tips
Craft a thoughtful and well-reasoned essay. Engage deeply with the ethical dilemma and present a clear, compelling argument.