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Fraser Institute Student Essay Contest

National

Who can apply High school, undergraduate and graduate students in Canada interested in economics and public policy

Amount and deadline

Award
$250 to $1,500 per winner in each category
Deadline

Around June 5, 2027

Checked against the provider's page in Nov 2026.

Needs Grades 9 to 12 or post-secondary

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Apply at https://www.fraserinstitute.org/education-programs/student-essay-contest

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Worth knowing

The 2026 contest closed June 5, and the 2027 contest opens for submissions in January 2027.

About this scholarship

The Fraser Institute Student Essay Contest invites high school, undergraduate and graduate students in Canada to engage with ideas from the Fraser Institute's Essential Scholars series. Contestants write a 1,000 to 1,500 word essay on how one of those thinkers would answer a policy question on Canadian economic prosperity. Each of the high school, undergraduate and graduate categories has five prizes, from $1,500 for first to $250 for fifth, and the 2026 high school winner was from William Aberhart High School in Calgary. High school submissions must include the school name and grade. Strong essays demonstrate economic reasoning and cite academic references.

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