Your students can explore models of ethical leadership, moral courage and humanitarian conduct by competing for the Abdelkader Global Leadership Prize. U.S. high school and college/university students, including exchange students, can enter this essay contest and win scholarship awards.

* High School Student Awards (1st Place = $1,000; 2nd Place = $500)
* College/University Student Awards (1st Place = $1,500; 2nd Place = $1,000)

Why participate? 
“This global education initiative features important history with lessons for today. Learn about the Middle East and Islamic culture through the legacy of humanitarian Emir Abdelkader (1808-1883). His powerful and non-threatening example of Islamic leadership in compassion and highest moral values counters stereotypes and inspires learning about cultural literacy, civility, tolerance, and understanding." President Lincoln honored Abdelkader as a great humanitarian for saving thousands of Christian lives in 1860.
Students may enter the essay contests now. Read all about it at http://www.abdelkaderproject.org/essay-contest.
Essay deadline: April 15, 2017

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