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John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize - Public Policy
Mode
Online
Fee
Free
Duration
Approximately 1 month for submission.
About This Opportunity
The John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize in Public Policy is an international competition fostering independent thought and clear reasoning among young writers. It invites participants to explore challenging public policy questions, encouraging engagement with complex societal issues and effective articulation of perspectives. This prize aims to cultivate the characteristics that transform good students into exceptional writers.
Open to students worldwide aged 18 or younger, with a separate Junior Prize for those 14 or younger, contestants submit an original essay up to 2000 words. Winners receive substantial scholarships for John Locke Institute programs, including a US$10,000 scholarship for the Grand Prize winner. This opportunity provides invaluable experience, enhancing critical thinking, research, and writing skills, significantly boosting applications to leading global universities.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Age Range
- - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Open to students worldwide, 18 years old or younger (or 14 or younger for the Junior Prize) on the submission deadline. Participants must submit an original essay demonstrating strong academic and critical thinking skills. An academic referee email is required.
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Benefits
- Win scholarships up to US$10,000 for John Locke Institute programs Category winner receives a US$5,000 scholarship towards the cost of attending any John Locke Institute programme
- Receive an honorary John Locke Institute Junior Fellowship for the Grand Prize winner
- Obtain a signed certificate for prize winners and eCertificates for all shortlisted candidates
- Significantly boost university applications to top global institutions like Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard
- Develop advanced critical thinking, research, and persuasive writing skills
- Gain international recognition and have your work assessed by leading academics
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