The Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation (KHREF) is offering prizes of $4000, $2000, and $1000 to high school students who submit the best essays addressing the question about freedom of speech and hate speech. There are two contests, one for high school students in the U.S. and another for students who are citizens and residents of other countries. This is an excellent opportunity for students to engage in critical thinking about human rights issues while competing for significant cash prizes.
Scholarship Details
- Prizes of $4000, $2000, and $1000
- Separate contests for U.S. and international high school students
- Essay Question: Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights stipulates: Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers. Yet António Gueterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, has identified hate speech as a formidable threat to human rights. Do you agree and if so, how do you think governments should deal with that threat? If you disagree explain the reason you disagree.
- Essays due by December 10th (Human Rights Day)
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to high school students in the U.S. and international high school students
- Essay must address the provided question and be supported by research
- Essay must be written in English and be 2500 words or less (excluding footnotes and bibliography)
- Essay submission must include a signed cover page with specified details
Application Process
- Write an essay answering the provided question on freedom of speech and hate speech
- Ensure your essay is 2500 words or less and written in English
- Submit your essay as a Microsoft Word attachment to [email protected] or by mail to KHREF, 184 Fillow Street, Norwalk, CT 06850, USA
- Include a signed cover page with all required information, including statements from both the author and a teacher
This is an incredible chance for students to explore important human rights issues and present their research and opinions. Whether you’re in the U.S. or abroad, the KHREF essay contest offers a meaningful platform for your voice to be heard, and the opportunity to win valuable cash prizes. Don’t miss the deadline to apply and share your thoughts on this critical issue!