The Political Science Department at Central European University invites students to its second Undergraduate Essay Competition.
Prizes
1. The winning essay(s) will be published on the departmental website
2. The best submissions will receive signed certificates of excellence from the CEU Political Science Department.
3. 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 €500
- Second place prize: one-time grant of €200
Participation in this competition is an achievement unto itself and can be discussed in interviews, on CVs, and in personal statements for universities.
Participation is open to all BA graduates and BA students in the last year of their studies. Students from any country can participate.
Topics
1. How can democracy be deepened? Which democratic innovations show most promise?
2. Are future generations` interests represented in electoral democracies?
3. Did diversity (in terms of gender, ethnicity, religion, etc.) in governments increase? If so, how does this impact the global political economy?
Rules & Requirements
1. Choose one topic
2. Submit an essay in Word format
3. 1200 words maximum (not including bibliography)
4. Double spaced
5. English
6. Font: Times New Roman, size 12
7. Any citation style is acceptable, as long as it is consistent
Criteria
1. Independent piece. Plagiarism is a serious case of academic misconduct and will be met with disqualification.
2. Essays should be concise, analytical, and imaginative
3. Clarity of the argument
4. Clear structure
How to Enter
To enter, fill out the form below with your details. You will receive then a personal link through which you will upload your essay in Word format.
https://forms.office.com/e/jNtfNL4bzm
Deadline
23:59 CET, 15 January 2024
In case of any questions please send an e-mail to polsci@ceu.edu.
Good luck!