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American University 2022 Human Rights Essay Award (Fully-funded to Washington D.C. USA)

The Human Rights Essay Award is an annual competition sponsored by the Academy that seeks to stimulate the production of scholarly work in international human rights law.The Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law is proud to request the submission of papers for the Human Rights Essay Award. 

2022 TOPIC: CLIMATE CHANGE AND HUMAN RIGHTS: IMPACTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND OPPORTUNITIES 


American University Human Rights Essay Award

Application DeadlineJanuary 31, 2022
Funding TypeFully Funded
Country to studyUnited States
TypeCollege School
SponsorAmerican University
GenderMen and Women

Benefits of American University Human Rights Essay Award

  • 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

*In 2021 the Program of Advanced Studies in Human Rights and Humanitarian Law was held virtually due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Academy reserves the right to determine if the 2022 Program will be held virtually. 

Requirements for American University Human Rights Essay Award

  • This Awards 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 2022 topic: ¨Climate Change and Human Rights: Impacts, Responsibilities, and Opportunities. ¨

  • Shall remember the essay must be an academic article with proper citations.

Selection Process

  • Winners Announcement: April 1st, 2022. (Website)

Application Deadline

January 31, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to American University on www.wcl.american.edu 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.

For more details,visit American University website


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