Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest

The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest is an annual essay competition established in 1989 to foster ethical reflection and writing among undergraduate students. Entrants submit an original, unpublished essay of 3,000–4,000 words on a topic related to ethics; suggested topics are provided each year but any ethics-related subject is permitted. The contest requires specific formatting and anonymous submission and prohibits AI-generated content. Winners receive a cash prize.

$10,000 cash prize

Open to undergraduate students enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States who are registered during the Fall semester. Study-abroad students are eligible if enrolled full-time at a U.S.-based institution. Not eligible: high school students, part-time students, associate degree/community college students, graduate students, or those at unaccredited institutions.

Prepare an original, unpublished essay of 3,000–4,000 words on an ethics topic, follow formatting guidelines (titled, double-spaced, 12-point font, 1" margins, numbered pages), ensure anonymity, and submit according to the Foundation's instructions. AI-generated content is prohibited.