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John Locke Institute Global Essay Competition (Philosophy)
International essay competition on provocative philosophy prompts.
Registration for the 2026 Global Essay Prize is now open.
Entry to the John Locke Institute Essay Competition 2026 is open to students from any country.
Entry is free.
Deadline: 2026-03-31
3-5 hours/week hrs/week
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
International
Free
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How to Apply
- Register by the deadline
- Submit essay addressing one question in chosen subject category
- Format submission as FirstName-LastName-Category-QuestionNumber.pdf
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