Ethics Scholarship Contest

Learn about the 2025 Elie Wiesel Prize In Ethics

The contest, now in its 36th year, challenges undergraduate college students to analyze the ethical issues confronting them in today’s complex world. In 3,000-4,000 words, students are encouraged to write a thought-provoking essay that raises questions, singles out issues, and presents rational arguments for ethical actions.

Scholarship Awards:

First Prize $10,000

Second Prize $5,000

Third Prize $3,000

Two Honorable Mentions $1,000

Contest winners also travel to NYC to participate in our annual seminar and celebration

Submission Deadline December 2024

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director