Competition
John Locke Institute 2025
Author:
Ka Shing Choy
Location
Online
Target Audience
High School Students
Application Deadline
June 30, 2025.
Description
The John Locke Institute Essay Competition is an internationally recognized contest that invites high school students to explore profound questions in seven subject categories: Philosophy, Politics, Economics, History, Psychology, Theology, and Law. The competition encourages students to develop critical thinking, articulate complex ideas, and engage with contemporary intellectual discourse. Essays are judged by senior academics from leading universities, including Oxford and Princeton.
Reasons to participate
Participating in the John Locke Institute Essay Competition helps students develop critical thinking and writing skills, enhances college applications, and offers networking opportunities. Winners receive scholarships and recognition, including a $10,000 award for the overall winner.