Full-time undergraduate students at accredited US four-year colleges/universities in Spring 2026; Must continue studies in Fall 2026; Students studying abroad remain eligible if enrolled full-time in a US-accredited institution
Requirements
Essay length: 2,500–3,500 words; Must be original, unpublished work of one student; AI-generated or AI-assisted writing is prohibited; Written in English, titled, double-spaced, 12-point font, 1" margins, numbered pages; Submissions are judged anonymously; do not include identifying information
Application materials
Essay; Official enrollment verification (Registrar letter or National Student Clearinghouse document); Faculty Sponsor information (optional)
How to apply
Submit entries online at www.ethicsprize.org; Upload essay and enrollment verification as PDF files; Provide Faculty Sponsor's name and contact information if applicable; May edit unfinished submission until final deadline; no edits after submission
Important dates
Contest Deadline: January 20, 2026, by 5:00 PM Pacific Time; Faculty Sponsor verification deadline: January 20, 2026, 5:00 PM Pacific Time
Documents
Enrollment verification (Registrar letter or National Student Clearinghouse document)
