2015 Win-a-Trip With Nick (Kristof) Contest

Application Deadline: January 7, 2015 | Application and Contest Details

Since 2006, New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof has taken a student with him once a year on a reporting trip to the developing world. The aim, according to Kristof, is to "generate interest in global poverty issues both with the contest and with the blogging and videos that the winner will contribute to the New York Times website." The contest is open to students enrolled in an American college or university, either as an undergraduate or graduate. The winner will be selected on the basis of talent, originality, writing ability, style, and creativity.

To enter, submit an original essay of no more than 700 words or an original video of less than 3 minutes explaining: why you would like to go on a reporting trip to the developing world with Nick Kristof and what in your background is relevant to the Contest via the submission form. You may also submit both an essay and a video.

Correction: Last week’s IIE.Interactive incorrectly identified the 2014 winners of the contest as Leana Wen and Will Okun, who were the 2007 winners. Nicole Sganga, University of Notre Dame, was the winner of the 2014 contest.