Andrew Wellington Cordier Student Essay Contest

The theme of our 2025-2026 issue will be announced shortly. The call for submissions will open in December 2025. 

The Journal of International Affairs invites students of Columbia University to contribute an analytical piece of 2,000-4,000 words for publication in the forthcoming print issue. Andrew Wellington Cordier became the dean of the School of International Affairs (as it was then known) in 1962 following a distinguished career at the U.S. Department of State and the United Nations. From 1969−1970, he served as president of Columbia University.

The Andrew Wellington Cordier contest is open to all currently enrolled Columbia University students. The selected piece will be featured both in the print version and on JIA’s website.

About the Issue

The theme of our 2025-2026 issue will be announced shortly.

Submission Guidelines

JIA publishes original, unpublished work and follows Chicago’s Notes and Bibliography system. Please email your draft to [email protected] with “JIA Student Essay Contest Submission” in the subject line.