The John Sexton Scholars Program for International Conflict & Peace Studies is an educational nonprofit working primarily with High School students in NJ, NY, & CT and College students across the US.

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Our Mission is two-fold:

• To promote awareness of current international crises involving conflict and displaced peoples, especially those with little media attention

• To provide substantive professional and academic opportunities to the next generation of change makers

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Each year, JSSP runs an essay contest for HS students with the goal of engaging their research and creative thinking skills on one or more current crises.  Our Judges - comprised of leading educators, authors, human rights lawyers, university professors, and non-profit directors - then select that year's newest scholars.

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After winning the essay contest, JS Scholars enjoy several benefits preparing them for college, including:

• College & career advice with John Sexton, Pres. Emeritus of NYU

• Scholarships & free SAT tutoring

• Guidance on the college application essays and process 

 

In addition, JS Scholars have access to unique academic and professional opportunities, including:

• Internships with affiliated organizations

• Interview opportunities with leaders in the field

• Writing mentorships with our journal

• Grantmaking opportunities with international NGO's