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John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize

Run by John Locke Institute

Who can apply Students of any age under 19 on the submission deadline, from any country

Cost and deadline

This program is
Free
Free by the standard deadline, and late entries cost extra
Deadline Not posted yet

Checked against the provider's page in Sep 2026.

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Official site https://www.johnlockeinstitute.com/essay-competition

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Format
Competitions and challenges
Duration
One essay of up to 2,000 words
Grades
Secondary school, under 19 (Junior category under 15)
Location
Online (open worldwide), with an awards ceremony in London

About this program

An international essay prize in ten subjects, economics, history, international relations, law, philosophy, politics, psychology, public policy, science and technology, and theology, with three questions each. The 2026 cycle opened registration February 2, closed it March 31, and took essays until May 31. Free at the standard deadline.

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