The Robert D. Benedict Award for Best Essay in International Affairs

Founded in 1906, this award honors the legacy of Robert D. Benedict who graduated from UVM in 1848 and went on to become one of the most famous admiralty lawyers and judges of the 19th century. This prize was originally focused on the topic of International Arbitration, but in 1967 with Benedict's permission, it was amended to be on the topic of best essay on international affairs.

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