Overview
Prestigious global essay competition hosted by the John Locke Institute.
Who Can Enter?
Open to students worldwide ages 14–18
How to Enter?
– Choose a question from the official essay prompts by subject.
– Write an original essay between 1,500–2,000 words.
– Submit your entry using the online submission form by the deadline.
– Essays are judged by university academics.
– No entry fee required.
– Create an account or login to Succeed, to go to the Competition.
Awards & Recognition
Cash prizes, scholarship opportunities, certificate & publication
Important Dates
Deadline: 31 Aug 2025; Results: Nov 2025
How to Succeed in This Competition
– Choose a category you’re passionate about; back claims with clear argument
Past Wining Entries
– 2023 Grand Prize: “Should we bring extinct species back to life?” (Philosophy)
– 2022 Winner: “Is taxation theft?” (Politics)
– Archive includes PDFs of top entries from past years across all categories
