Opens later, date not posted
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; English or French
Cost and deadline
THIS PROGRAM IS
Free
DEADLINE TBA
Checked against the provider's page in Sep 2026.
FORMAT
Competitions and challenges
DURATION
One essay of up to 1,200 words
GRADES
Grade 12 and below
LOCATION
By email (open across Canada)
Who can apply
Any student at a Canadian high school, at or below Grade 12, including homeschooled students; English or French
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; watch the page for the 2027 questions.