Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics

Elie Wiesel and his wife, Marion, established The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity soon after he was awarded the 1986 Nobel Prize for Peace. The Foundation’s mission, rooted in the memory of the Holocaust, is to combat indifference, intolerance and injustice through international dialogue and youth-focused programs that promote acceptance, understanding and equality.

The Elie Weisel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest was established in 1989. Thousands of students from hundreds of colleges and universities across the nation have participated. Through their writing, they explored their concerns and beliefs, their fears and their hopes.

The Foundation suggests relevant topics each year, although applicants are encouraged to choose any subject they feel strongly about, provided it is related to the domain of ethics.

Learn more about the Elie Weisel Prize in Ethics.