John Lock Essay Competition
Mon, Mar 16
|Virtual event
Prestigious, free-to-enter international academic competition for students 18 or under (with a Junior Prize for 14 and under). Participants submit a 2,000-word essay on topics in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, History, Psychology, Theology, Law, or International Relations to showcase critical thin
Time & Location
Mar 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – May 31, 2026, 11:00 PM
Virtual event
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About the event
The John Locke Institute Essay Competition is a prestigious, free-to-enter international academic competition for students 18 or under (with a Junior Prize for 14 and under). Participants submit a 2,000-word essay on topics in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, History, Psychology, Theology, Law, or International Relations to showcase critical thinking and writing skills!
Registration deadline: March 31, 2026.
Competition Rules & Tips
Originality: The use of AI tools for generating essay content is strictly prohibited.
Format: Submissions must be in PDF format.
Judging Criteria: Judges look for knowledge, use of evidence, quality of argument, originality, and writing style.