The National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Islamic Society of N. America, the Islamic Circle of N. America, the Islamic Educational Center of Orange County and the Islamic Shura Council of Southern California are happy to announce “Our Covenant With Earth: The Climate Generation Speaks,” a contest that calls for a STUDENT RESEARCH PAPER & ESSAY.

Awardees will receive a cash prize and the opportunity to publicly present their work.  This research paper and essay competition explores the topics and concerns raised in Laudato Si: Care of our Common Home and Al-Mizan: Covenant for the Earth.

We invite high schoolers, undergraduate students, and graduate students to share your perspective on Catholic and Muslim responses to the ecological crisis and pathways of thought and action toward care for the earth.

Learn More and Submit a Paper

Submission Status

  • Now Accepting Applicants

Submission Deadline

July 18, 2025 11:59 pm

Recognition Type

  • Call for Proposals
  • External

Award Amount

$150-$750