American University Human Rights Essay Award
Essay Contest: The application is open for the 2022 Fully-funded to Washington D.C. American University Human Rights Essay Award.
Suitable and qualified candidates are all encouraged to apply for the American University Human Rights Scholarship for Law Practitioners.
The Human Rights Essay Award is an annual competition sponsored by the Academy to encourage scholarly work in international human rights law.
The American University Washington College of Law’s Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is pleased to invite submissions for the Human Rights Essay Award.
Brief Award Details
Sponsor(s): American University
Type: Contest
Eligible Qualification: Degree in Law
Award Value: Fully Funded Advanced Studies in Human Rights at American University Washington College of Law
Eligible Nationality: All Nationalities
Application Deadline: 31 January 2023
Full Benefits of the American University Human Rights Essay Award
 The Award in each case will consist of:
- A full scholarship to the Program of Advanced Studies on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law for either the Diploma or Certificate of Attendance options
- Travel expenses to and from Washington D.C
- Housing at the university dorms
- Per diem for living expenses
- The best articles may also be published in the American University International Law Review
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Requirements for American University Human Rights Essay Award
- This award is open to all lawyers around the world regardless of their nationality!
- ONLY participants with a law degree Juris Doctor, (J.D.), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) o equivalent by the submission due date are eligible to enter the competition.
- Shall have a demonstrated experience or interest in international human rights law.
- Have the flexibility to choose any subject related to the 2023 topic
- Shall remember the essay must be an academic article with proper citations.
How to Apply
Essays must be submitted using the online submission form. No emailed entries will be accepted.
The Academy will confirm via e-mail the receipt of all articles submitted. If you do not receive a confirmation within 48 business hours of sending a submission, please contact us to ensure that we received it.
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