ISIL Freedom Network: Contests and Scholarships > Global
Libertarianism
- Thomas S. Szasz Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Cause of Civil Liberties
Source: Center for Independent Thought
Country: United States
- $1000 cash award and handsome plaque awarded annually.
- Free-Market.Net Monthly Give-Away
Source: Free-Market.Net
Country: United States
- Since October 1995, we've helped our partner organizations give away more than $10,000 in prizes to over 75 different visitors. Register for your free chance to be next, using just your e-mail address.
- Recommendations for IHS programs and scholarships
Source: IHS
Country: United States
- Recommend a friend, acquaintance, student, or colleague for one of the programs and scholarships offered by the Institute for Humane Studies. (2000)
- IHS humane studies fellowship
Source: IHS
Country: United States
- IHS awards scholarships up to $12,000 for undergraduate or graduate study in the United States or abroad. Application available for download. Deadline for applications is 12/31/02.
- Templeton Freedom awards
Source: Atlas
Country: United States
- The Atlas Economic Research Foundation has launched the Templeton Freedom Awards Program to recognize the recent achievements and future promise of independent think tanks. See page for general information about the prizes, with links to specific pages and application information. Deadline for applying for 2003 awards is 11/30/03.
Free-Market Conservatism
- Frederick Bastiat prize
Source: International Policy Network
Country: United Kingdom
- In the spirit of Frederick Bastiat, a 19-century satirist and free market phosopher, the International Policy Network (IPN) has created the Bastiat Prize. The main prize will be awarded to a writer who through his/her published writing has promoted economic liberty, the rule of law, and free market ideals, especially in a developing country, where these principles are often difficult to uphold.
Health and Welfare
- Atlas Health and Welfare Program calls for papers
Source: Atlas Economic Research Foundation
Country: United States
- Second annual grant competition for Health and Welfare grants ($7000 to $10,000), for projects that explore potential solutions to health and welfare problems that are consistent with the Atlas vision: utilizing voluntary action within civil society and the private sector, rather than expanding government. Deadline for applications is October 31. (09/24/02)
Socialized Medicine
- Capitalism heals/socialism kills contest
Source: Bureaucrash
Country: United States
E-mail: hq@bureaucrash.com
- Write a 250 word essay on how capitalism has helped you or someone you know become healthier, and you could win a cool Bureaucrash T-shirt, or travel to and accommodations at an upcoming Crash event. Email your entry and a photo.
Internet Censorship and Spam
- Foil the filters
Source: Digital Freedom Network
Country: United States
- Have fun and win prizes by finding the weaknesses in your favorite censorware.
Law, Courts, and Constitutions
- Hayek Fellowships
Source: Heritage Foundation
Country: United States
E-mail: donaldsonj@heritage.org
- Fellowships to the three best essays on the topic: "Entering the Twenty-first century, what modern choices in legal relations are becoming available consistent with the dynamic market process?" E-mail for more info.
General Economic Theory
- 2001 Sir Antony Fisher International Memorial Awards announced
Source: Atlas Economic Research Foundation
Country: United States
- The Sir Antony Fisher International Memorial Awards recognize the institutes that published a book, report, monograph, or study in 1999 or 2000 that, in the opinion of the judges, made the greatest contribution to public understanding of the free economy. Rules on eligibility for the awards are listed within this story.
Religion and Liberty
- The Novak award
Source: Acton Institute
Country: United States
- A $10,000 prize acknowledging and rewarding outstanding new research into the interrelation of religion and economic liberty. The recipient of the Novak Award will present his or her research in a public forum known as the Calihan Lecture.
- The Calihan travel grant program
Source: Acton Institute
Country: United States
- Provides travel grants of up to $1,000 to students who have been selected to present, at an academic conference, research that is relevant to the integration of religious ideas with the core principles of the classical liberal tradition. Awards are also open to students who need to travel to, and perform research at, archives or libraries.
- The Calihan research assistance program
Source: Acton Institute
Country: United States
- Provides research grants of up to $3,000 to advanced graduate students whose research agenda shows outstanding promise in integrating religious ideas with core principles of the classical liberal tradition.
- The religion and liberty fellowship program
Source: Acton Institute
Country: United States
- Provides academic fellowships of up to $5,000 to students who show outstanding promise in integrating religious ideas with core principles of the classical liberal tradition.
Private Space Ventures and Technology
- Nominations accepted for Heinlein Prize
Source: Heinlein Prize Trust
Country: United States
E-mail: nominations@heinleinprize.com
- A new prize, the Heinlein Prize is awarded to individuals who have made significant accomplishments in commercial space advancements. Prize is $500,000, and could be offered as frequently as annually. See site for more information.
For Students
- IHS humane studies fellowships
Source: Institute for Humane Studies
City: Fairfax, State: VA, Country: United States
- Scholarships up to $18,000 (covering tuition and stipend) are awarded yearly to undergraduate and graduate students. Awards are granted to students pursuing degrees at any accredited domestic or foreign school and are based on academic performance, interest in classical liberal ideas, and potential to contribute to the advancement of a free society. Site has application information and materials.
- Lord Acton Essay Contest
Source: The Acton Institute
City: Grand Rapids, State: MI, Country: United States
- Essay contest for people studying religion and interested in the workings of a free society. Prizes range from $250 to $1,000 yearly.
- Film & Fiction Scholarships
Source: Institute for Humane Studies
City: Fairfax, State: VA, Country: United States
- Up to $10,000 for an MFA student in filmmaking, fiction writing, or playwriting.
- International Mount Rushmore Contest
Source: Costas Hercules, M.D.
City: Rapid City, State: SD, Country: United States
E-mail: doc@contests.org
- Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and T. Roosevelt. "If they could speak today, what might they say?" Free. All ages. $500 U.S. Savings Bonds or Mt. Rushmore Coins and Stamps among the prizes.
- Szasz essay competition
Source: The Thomas S. Szasz Cybercenter for Liberty and Responsibility
Country: United States
E-mail: jschale@american.edu
- Students are encouraged to write about any of the issues raised at the Szasz Web site. Entries will be judged by education level (high school, undergrad, graduate) and winners receive a Laissez Faire Books gift certificate and a spot on the Szasz site for their winning entry. Seems to be open-ended.
- Felix Morley Journalism Competition
Source: Institute for Humane Studies
City: Fairfax, State: VA, Country: United States
- Cash prizes to outstanding young writers whose work demonstrates an appreciation of classical liberal principles; first prize is $2500. See Web page for application information and deadlines.
- Student Organization Assistance Fund
Source: Institute for Humane Studies
City: Fairfax, State: VA, Country: United States
E-mail: ihs@gmu.edu
- Grants provided on a one-time basis for student organizations which demonstrate a commitment to liberty.
- Young Communicators Fellowships
Source: Institute for Humane Studies
Country: United States
E-mail: ihs@gmu.edu
- "Up to $5000 will be awarded to advanced students and recent graduates pursuing specified non-academic careers" where the communication of classical liberal principles will be a crucial component. March 15 deadline for summer positions.
- Mises Institute Fellowships
Source: Ludwig von Mises Institute
Country: United States
E-mail: mises@free-market.net
- "Fellowships are available for graduate
students in economics. They are granted on a year-to-year basis, with extensions based on performance. Students may receive help with tuition, books, and other expenses." These guys are economists, so they're not going to give their fellowships away. Check out the site to see if you've got what they're looking for.
- LRT Essay Contest for Young Scholars
Source: Liberty Round Table
Country: United States
E-mail: sunni@free-market.net (Sunni Maravillosa)
- This annual contest is designed to help young individuals (21 and under) think about freedom, both as a concept and as what it means in their lives. Topic, deadline, and prize amounts vary from year to year; see the web site for more information.
- IHS film and fiction scholarships
Source: Institute for Humane Studies
Country: United States
- Scholarships up to $10,000 are awarded annually to students pursuing the M.F.A. degree, and who are interested in applying the ideals of classical liberalism to contemporary society. See the Web page for more information and deadlines.
- Hayek fund for scholars
Source: Institute for Humane Studies
Country: United States
E-mail: ihs@gmu.edu
- Awards of up to $1000 for graduate students and untenured faculty for pursuing career-enhancing activities. Applications accepted year-round. See Web page for more information.
- IHS Charles G. Koch summer fellow program
Source: Institute for Humane Studies
City: Washington, State: DC, Country: United States
- An annual program awarding stipends of $1500 to participate in career workshops and a summer internship in free-market public policy. More information and application materials available online.
- Hayek Fund for scholars
Source: IHS
Country: United States
E-mail: ihs@gmu.edu
- The Hayek Fund for Scholars makes strategic awards of up to $1,000 to graduate students and untenured faculty members for career-enhancing activities. Applications are accepted year-round by email, fax, or postal mail. Applicants will be notified of committee's decision within four weeks. Awards are disbursed after presentation of original receipts. To apply see URL, email.
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