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The Aristotle Contest, High School Philosophy Essay

Run by University of Toronto Department of Philosophy + Ontario Philosophy Teachers' Association

Who can apply Any student at a Canadian high school, at or below Grade 12, including homeschooled students, in English or French

Cost and deadline

This program is
Free
Deadline Not posted yet

Checked against the provider's page in Sep 2026.

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Official site https://philosophy.utoronto.ca/the-aristotle-a-high-school-philosophy-essay-contest/

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Format
Competitions and challenges
Duration
One essay of up to 1,200 words
Grades
Grade 12 and below
Location
By email (open across Canada)

About this program

A philosophy essay contest for Canadian high school students. Answer one of three questions in at most 1,200 words. Each essay is read blind by a high school teacher and a U of T philosophy professor. The 2026 deadline has passed, so watch the page for the 2027 questions.

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