Human Rights Essay Contest (U.S. Contest)
Offered by Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation (KHREF)
- Award
- $1,250 – $5,000
- Deadline
- Level
- National
Conditions worth reading twice
Open to any high school student who is a citizen or resident of the U.S. Submission requires a cover page including the author's name and grade level, the name/address of the author's high school, a signed statement from a teacher at the author's school attesting the essay is the student's independent work, a signed statement from the author regarding original research, and a signed parent/guardian publication-consent statement. No GPA minimum is stated in any published flyer or contest page. No application fee is mentioned.
How to apply
Applications are handled by the provider, not by ScholarDuck. Check the deadline on their page before you start — deadlines move, and ours is only as fresh as our last check.
Common questions
When is the Human Rights Essay Contest (U.S. Contest) deadline?
December 10, 2026. That is the date ScholarDuck recorded from Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation (KHREF)'s own page. Providers move deadlines without notice, so confirm it on Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation (KHREF)'s page before you plan around it.
How much is the Human Rights Essay Contest (U.S. Contest) worth?
Awards range from $1,250 to $5,000. This is the figure listed on the page ScholarDuck checked, not an estimate of what any one applicant receives.
How do I apply for the Human Rights Essay Contest (U.S. Contest)?
Through Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation (KHREF). ScholarDuck does not accept or forward applications. This page links to the Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation (KHREF) page ScholarDuck checked, which is where their instructions live; open it, confirm the deadline and requirements there, and apply directly with them.
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