John Locke Institute Essay Competition
- Feb 7
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Cost: Free (Late Submission Fees: £25 for 7-day extension, £75 for 21-day extension)
Description: The John Locke Institute Essay Competition invites students worldwide to submit essays on topics in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, History, Psychology, Theology, or Law. Participants choose one question from their selected category and craft a persuasive, well-reasoned essay of up to 2,000 words. The competition emphasizes independent thought, depth of knowledge, and clarity of expression, providing a platform for young thinkers to engage with complex ideas beyond the standard curriculum.
Dates:
Registration Opens: April 1, 2025
Registration Deadline: May 31, 2025
Submission Deadline: June 30, 2025
Late Submission Deadlines:
7-day extension: July 7, 2025 (£25 fee)
21-day extension: July 21, 2025 (£75 fee)
Shortlist Notification: July 31, 2025
Academic Conference: October 3–5, 2025
Awards Dinner: October 4, 2025
Grade Levels:
Grades 9–12 (Students aged 18 or younger as of June 30, 2025)
Junior Category: Students aged 14 or younger as of June 30, 2025
Skill Level: Advanced
Location Requirements: None
Categories: Philosophy, Politics, Economics, History, Psychology, Theology, Law
Additional Info:
Grand Prize: US$10,000 scholarship and honorary John Locke Institute Junior Fellowship
Category Winners: US$5,000 scholarship
Second Place: US$2,000 scholarship
Third Place: US$1,000 scholarshipAll scholarships are applicable toward John Locke Institute programs.
Essays are judged by senior academics from leading universities, including Oxford and Princeton.
