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John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize - Psychology
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Online
Fee
Free
Duration
Approximately 1 month for submission.
About This Opportunity
The John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize is a prestigious international competition that invites young people to cultivate the characteristics of great writers. It encourages independent thought, depth of knowledge, clear reasoning, critical analysis, and persuasive style by exploring challenging questions beyond the standard school curriculum.
This competition is open to students globally, with a senior prize for those aged 18 or younger. Participants select one question from the psychology category and compose a compelling, well-researched essay of up to 2000 words to showcase their intellectual abilities. Key benefits include significant scholarships, international recognition that can enhance university applications, and having work assessed by senior academics from leading universities like Oxford and Princeton.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Age Range
- - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Open to students of any nationality. Only one essay submission is permitted per student.
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Benefits
- Win a Grand Prize scholarship of US$10,000.
- Psychology category winner receives a US$5,000 scholarship towards the cost of attending any John Locke Institute programme.
- Receive international recognition from a prestigious institute.
- Enhance your profile for top university admissions.
- Develop advanced skills in critical thinking, research, and persuasive writing.
- Receive an eCertificate of achievement for being shortlisted.
- Get your work assessed by senior academics from Oxford and Princeton.
Academic Details
Difficulty: Advanced
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