Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest
Purpose
The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest is an annual competition that is designed to challenge college students to analyze the urgent ethical issues confronting them in today's complex world. Students are encouraged to write thought-provoking, personal essays.
This Year's Suggested Essay Topics
Funding
- First Prize - $5,000
- Second Prize - $2,500
- Third Prize - $1,500
- Two Honorable Mentions - $500 each
Eligibility
Selection Criteria
Essay Format
- If you're intending to submit an essay, contact Michael Hemesath, Professor of Economics, 507/222-4105, Willis 315.
Faculty Sponsor
- Any interested professor at the student's school may act as a Faculty Sponsor.
- Students entering the contest are required to have a Faculty Sponsor review their essay and sign the Entry Form.
- Faculty members should only endorse thought-provoking, well-written essays within the contest guidelines.
- A maximum of four entries per professor per contest year will be accepted.
Submission of Materials
Internal Deadline
Contact Michael Hemesath
Official Deadline
Friday, January 8, 2010. Entries must be signed by Faculty Sponsor and postmarked on or before the deadline. No faxed or e-mailed entries will be accepted.
Adviser
Michael Hemesath Professor of Economics 507/222-4105, Willis 315.