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Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs announces its tenth annual International Essay Contest, open to students of all nationalities anywhere in the world.
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.
For sample essays, have a look at last year’s winners here.
Before submitting your essay, please review these plagiarism guidelines to ensure that your work is original and properly cited. All essays will be screened using the plagiarism-detecting software.
The essays are judged in three categories: graduate students; undergraduate students; and high school students.
1. Join the free Global Ethics Network (GEN) website: www.globalethicsnetwork.org.
2. Post your essay in the blog section and tag it with #essaycontest2018.
3. Please include the following:
* Your full name.
* The name of your school.
* Indicate what level of student you are (high school, undergraduate, graduate).
COMPETITION DEADLINE: December 31, 2018
PRIZES:
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
For further information please visit the official website.
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