John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize

Name: John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize
Start: 2026-03-31
End: 2026-10-03

Essay writing

Awards dinner

October 3, 2026 (UTC+1)

An argumentative essay competition across ten subject categories in the humanities and social sciences. Entrants answer one of roughly thirty published questions, and shortlisted writers are invited to an academic conference and awards dinner.

Registration

Format: Online
Age: 12-18
Participation: Individual
Location: International
Entry fee: Free
Prize: USD 5,000 scholarship for each category winner.

Timeline

Registration closesMarch 31, 2026 (UTC) source
Submission closesMay 31, 2026 (UTC) source
Shortlist announcedJuly 7, 2026 (UTC) source
Awards dinnerOctober 3, 2026 (UTC+1) source

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