John Locke Institute Essay Competition 2025
John Locke Institute Essay Competition 2025
The John Locke Institute Essay Competition 2025 is now open for registrations! This prestigious global essay contest encourages students to showcase their critical thinking, persuasive writing, and analytical skills beyond standard school curricula. Participants explore thought-provoking questions across diverse academic disciplines, with essays judged by senior academics from top institutions such as Oxford and Princeton, led by Prof. Terence Kealey.
Essays are accepted in seven subject categories: Philosophy, Politics, Economics, History, Psychology, Theology, and Law, along with a Junior Prize category for younger students. The competition provides an excellent platform for students to develop their writing abilities and gain recognition from leading scholars.
Eligibility Criteria
  • This is open to students from all countries.
  • Participants must be 18 years old or younger as of June 30, 2025.
  • For the Junior Prize, participants must be 14 years old or younger on the same date.
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    List of Benefits
  • Win scholarships worth up to US$10,000.
  • Shortlisted candidates receive commendation and an invitation to an academic conference and awards dinner in London.
  • Winners and runners-up will interact with judges and faculty of the John Locke Institute.
  • Opportunity to earn the honorary John Locke Institute Junior Fellowship.
  • Entries assessed by leading academics from Oxford, Princeton, and more.
  • Free to enter.
  • Important Dates
  • Registration Opens: April 1, 2025
  • Registration Deadline: May 31, 2025
  • Essay Submission Deadline: June 30, 2025
  • Late Submission (7-day extension): July 7, 2025
  • Late Submission (21-day extension): July 21, 2025
  • Shortlist Notification: July 31, 2025
  • Academic Conference: October 3–5, 2025
  • Awards Dinner: October 4, 2025
  • Prizes
  • Grand Prize: US$10,000 scholarship + John Locke Junior Fellowship
  • Category Winners: US$5,000 scholarship each
  • Second Place: US$2,000 scholarship
  • Third Place: US$1,000 scholarship
  • All scholarships are applicable toward John Locke Institute programmes
  • Contact Details
    For any queries regarding the competition:
    Email ID: [email protected]
    How To Apply
    Follow the below steps to apply for the program:
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    6. You will be directed to the application form. Fill in all the required details accurately.
    7. Before submitting, review all the information you have provided.
    8. After that, Click on the "Submit” button to submit your application.
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    31 May
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    The John Locke Institute Essay Competition 2025 is now open for registrations! This prestigious global essay contest encourages students to showcase their critical thinking, persuasive writing, and analytical skills beyond standard school curricula. Participants explore thought-provoking questions across diverse academic disciplines, with essays judged by senior academics from top institutions such as Oxford and Princeton, led by Prof. Terence Kealey.
    Essays are accepted in seven subject categories: Philosophy, Politics, Economics, History, Psychology, Theology, and Law, along with a Junior Prize category for younger students. The competition provides an excellent platform for students to develop their writing abilities and gain recognition from leading scholars.