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CompetitionPrizes / awardsOnline
John Locke Institute Essay Competition
John Locke Institute
Overview
Students answer challenging questions across several subjects in essays of a set length. Strong entries are invited to an academic event and the prize is widely recognised by universities.
- Who it's for
- High school
- Fields
- Economics, Politics & International Relations, Humanities, Law, Social Sciences
Indicative — confirmSource: John Locke Institute(opens in a new tab)
Eligibility & requirements
- 01Typically for students aged 18 or under (with a junior category for younger students)
- 02Original essay within the word limit
Summarised from the official programme pages. The official rules always take precedence.
Funding
Prizes and recognition; shortlisted students invited to an awards event.
Deadline
Submission
Typically late June
Not yet verifiedSource: John Locke Institute(opens in a new tab)
Timing from previous cycles. Add this to your planner and enter the confirmed date once it's announced.
Location
Online submission
Application process
- 1Read this year's questions on the official site.
- 2Register and submit your essay before the deadline.
Careers this builds toward
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