Philosophy
American Philosophy Olympiad
High schoolers write a proctored philosophical essay (in French or Spanish); top two scorers represent the USA at the International Philosophy Olympiad.
Deadline: Varies
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
CompetitionOnlineFreePrestigious
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