At the University of Chicago Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, we want students to have access to academic and cultural resources, but to also have opportunities independent of the classroom and student life. Thus, the following is a list of opportunities where students can go to search for funding, enrich their summers or find work after graduation.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

2010 Ignacio Martín-Baró Human Rights Essay Competition.

The Human Rights Program will award three (3) prizes in the amount of $250 each for the best essays in the field of human rights. The award categories are: 1) College, 2) Masters and Professional (MA, MPP, JD, MD), and 3) Doctoral students.

Essays should be no longer than 25 double-spaced pages for college students, and 40 pages for graduate students. They may take the form of analytic or critical essays, empirical research papers, term papers or personal essays on any human rights issue. Essay topics are not restricted to the field of Latin American studies.

Submissions will be judged by category, with one prize awarded in each. Essays may be submitted by students in any division or department at the University of Chicago. Competition is restricted to enrolled students.

DEADLINE: 5 pm on Monday, April 12, 2010
Essays should be turned in to the Human Rights Program at

5720 S. Woodlawn Ave, Room 207.
Please provide 3 copies.

For more information, e-mail spmoberg@uchicago.edu or call (773) 834-0957.
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