Deadline: 12 January 2025
The Political Science Department at Central European University is pleased to invite students to the third edition of the Undergraduate Essay Competition.
Topics
- The intersection of technology and human rights – cyberwarfare, big data, and privacy concerns.
- The paradox of populism – does “Power to the People” threaten democratic institutions?
- Digital democracy: Can technology enhance civic engagement?
Prize Information
- The winning essay(s) will be published on the departmental website.
- The best submissions will receive signed certificates of excellence from the CEU Political Science Department.
- In case the winners get enrolled in CEU Political Science Department’s MA programs, the certificates are accompanied by financial prizes to support studying at CEU:
- First place prize: one-time grant of €1000
- Second place prize: one-time grant of €500
Eligibility Criteria
- Participation is open to all recent BA graduates and BA students in the final year of their studies. Students from any country can participate
- Independent piece. Plagiarism is a serious case of academic misconduct and will be met with disqualification
- Essays should be concise, analytical, and imaginative
- Clarity of the argument
- Clear structure.
Application Requirements
- Choose one topic
- Submit an essay in Word format
- 1200 words maximum (not including bibliography)
- Double spaced
- English
- Font: Times New Roman, size 12
- Any citation style is acceptable, as long as it is consistent.
For more information, visit Central European University.
