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John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize - Philosophy
Mode
Online
Fee
Free
Duration
Approximately 1 month
About This Opportunity
The John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize is a renowned international competition encouraging young thinkers to cultivate independent thought, deep knowledge, and a persuasive writing style. The Philosophy category invites students to explore complex ethical and metaphysical questions that go beyond the typical school curriculum, fostering high-level critical thinking and argumentation.
This competition is open to students globally who are eighteen years old or younger. Participants must write an essay of no more than 2000 words on one of the designated philosophy questions. The entire process is online, making it accessible to aspiring young philosophers from India and around the world, offering a unique platform to showcase their intellectual abilities to a panel of esteemed academics.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Age Range
- - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Age: Open to students 18 years old or younger on the submission deadline. A Junior Prize is available for students 14 and under. Requirements: Must be an original essay by an individual student. Location: Open to students from any country, including India.
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Benefits
- Grand prize of a $10,000 scholarship for John Locke Institute programs.
- Philosophy category winner receives a $5,000 scholarship.
- Second and third place winners receive scholarships worth $2,000 and $1,000 respectively.
- eCertificates for all shortlisted candidates.
- Winning essays are published on the institute's website.
- Enhances university applications by demonstrating high-level academic and writing skills.
- Opportunity to have your work assessed by senior academics from universities like Oxford and Princeton.
Academic Details
Difficulty: Advanced
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