2012 The Elie Wiesel Foundation Prize in Ethics Essay Contest (Junior-Senior)

<p>The</a> Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity
NOW OPEN
Deadline: December 5, 2011</p>

<p>AWARDS:
First Prize - $ 5,000
Third Prize - $ 1,500
Second Prize - $ 2,500
Two Honorable Mentions - $ 500 Each</p>

<p>Registered undergraduate full-time Juniors or Seniors at accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States during the Fall 2011 Semester. </p>

<p>SUGGESTED ESSAY
Articulate with clarity an ethical issue that you have encountered and analyze what it has taught you about ethics and yourself.
Please note: *This topic is only a suggestion. Students may write about any topic they wish, as long as it explores the theme of ethics.</p>

<p>ESSAY FORMAT:
In 3,000 to 4,000 words, you are encouraged to raise questions, single out issues and identify dilemmas.
Essays may be written in the formal or informal voice, but most importantly, an individual voice should be evident.
The essay should be developed from your point of view and may take the form of an analysis that is biographical, historical, literary, philosophical, psychological, sociological or theological.</p>

<p>GOOD LUCK!</p>

<p>Take Care,
Lisa</p>