Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs is pleased to announce its tenth annual International Student Essay Contest. This competition is open to students of all nationalities anywhere in the world.
Essay Topic: Is it important to live in a democracy? The essay should include a definition/explanation of the concept of democracy (written in your own words) and then explain why democracy is or is not important.
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Who May Eligible:
- All students, from high school students through graduate students, are eligible to apply for the competition.
- Students of all nationalities anywhere in the world are eligible to apply.
- Non-students are automatically disqualified.
- Previous winners and honorable mentions are not eligible.
How to Apply & Competitions Rules:
To participate the competition applicants need to join the free Global Ethics Network (GEN) website: www.globalethicsnetwork.org and Post their essay in the blog section and tag with #essaycontest2018.
Rules:
- Non-students are automatically disqualified.
- Previous winners and honorable mentions are not eligible.
- English language entries only.
- The essay should include a definition/explanation of the concept of democracy (written in your own words) and then explain why democracy is or is not important.
- Style: Op-ed style (not academic, footnoted papers)
- Length: 1,000 to 1,500 words
- Format: Blog post on globalethicsnetwork.org.
- Limit: One entry per person.
- Before submitting your essay, review these plagiarism guidelines to ensure that your work is original and properly cited.
- All essays will be screened using the plagiarism-detecting
- Post your essay in the blog section and tag it with #essaycontest2018. Include the following:
- Your full name.
- The name of your school.
- Indicate what level of student you are (high school, undergraduate, graduate).
Benefits:
The essays are judged in three categories: graduate students, undergraduate students, and high school students.
- 1st prize: $300 Amazon Gift Certificate
- 2nd prize: $150 Amazon Gift Certificate
- 3rd prize: $75 Amazon Gift Certificate
Application Deadline:
The competition deadline is December 31, 2018.
