Human Rights Essay Award 2027 by American University (Full Tuition Scholarship)
The Human Rights Essay Award 2027 is an international writing contest organized by American University Washington College of Law to support research in international human rights law.
Overview
The Human Rights Essay Award 2027 is an international writing competition hosted annually by the American University Washington College of Law. Its primary purpose is to foster new research and legal scholarship in international human rights law. The specific theme for the 2027 competition is “Democracy, Human Rights and Participation,” covering critical areas such as political participation, judicial independence, minority rights, freedom of expression, artificial intelligence, and the rule of law.
Benefits
- Full tuition fee scholarship for the Program of Advanced Studies on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law in Washington, D.C.
- Potential publication of winning essays in the American University International Law Review.
- A total of six awards offered (three for English essays and three for Spanish essays across Best Essay, Second Best, and Third Best categories).
- Official certificates from the Academy for all winners.
Eligibility
- Applicants must hold a law degree, such as a J.D., LL.B., or an equivalent qualification.
- Candidates should possess an interest or background in international human rights law.
- Submissions must be single-authored, unpublished legal essays written in either English or Spanish.
- Past winners of the essay award and individuals submitting more than one entry are ineligible.
How to Apply
Interested individuals must prepare their documents according to the required formatting guidelines, ensuring the essay does not exceed 35 pages with proper Times New Roman styling and footnote formatting. Applications require an up-to-date CV (maximum three pages) and the essay in Word format, submitted anonymously without personal identifying information.
Submissions must be completed through the online application portal. Entries sent via email will not be accepted, though applicants must send a separate notification email without attachments to inform the Academy of their submission.
Deadline
The final date to submit entries is February 3rd, 2027.