John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize - Science and Technology
$10,000 Scholarship
John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize - Science and Technology is a competition by John Locke Institute (JLI), open to students across India. Registration closed 31 Mar 2026. It is free to take part.
Mode
Online
Fee
Free
Duration
Approximately 1 month for submission.
Format
Individual
Time needed
Significant time for research, writing, and editing the essay
Key dates
- Registration opens
- 2 Feb 2026
- Registration closed
- 31 Mar 2026
- Competition
- 1 Apr 2026 to 31 May 2026
- Results
- 3 Oct 2026
Online · Online Submission Portal
About this opportunity
The John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize in Science and Technology is a prestigious international competition designed for young writers to explore challenging questions beyond their school curriculum. It provides a unique platform to showcase intellectual abilities, foster independent thought, and develop critical analysis skills.
Open to students aged 18 or younger from any country, this competition offers significant scholarships towards John Locke Institute programs, including a grand prize of US$10,000. Participation enhances critical thinking, research, and persuasive writing, significantly boosting university applications to leading global institutions.
Eligibility
- Grade level
- Age range
- to 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Open to students from any country.
Prerequisites
- Strong writing and research skills
- Ability to formulate and defend an argument
- Interest in challenging academic questions
Students aged 18 or younger from any country are eligible. Requires an original essay (under 2000 words) on a Science and Technology topic and an academic referee's email. Submissions must be entirely original, with no AI-generated content.
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Academic details
Difficulty: Advanced
What's covered
Beyond school curriculum, focusing on challenging and interesting questions in Science and Technology.
Rewards and recognition
Award
$10,000
Winners receive scholarships towards John Locke Institute programs, with a grand prize of US$10,000 and category first prizes of US$5,000, second prizes of US$2,000, and third prizes of US$1,000.
Certificate
John Locke Institute eCertificate
All shortlisted candidates receive eCertificates from the John Locke Institute.
Opens doors to
Participation significantly boosts university applications to leading global institutions like Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Princeton, and Stanford.
Recognition
International recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Judged by senior academics from top global universities.
- Offers substantial scholarships for John Locke Institute programs.
- Provides a platform for intellectual exploration beyond the school curriculum.
- Enhances university applications to highly selective institutions.
Rounds & format
Single submission round.
How entries are judged
Essays are judged on knowledge and understanding of the relevant material, competent use of evidence, quality of argumentation, originality, structure, writing style, and persuasive force. The best essays are capable of changing a reader's mind.
Selection process
Essays are shortlisted based on the quality of writing, argumentation, and originality. Prize winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd) are then selected from the shortlisted entries in each category, with a Grand Prize winner chosen from all first-place entries.
How to apply
- 1Register online via the John Locke Institute website
- 2Write an original essay addressing one of the provided questions in the chosen subject category
- 3Submit the essay as a PDF file with a specific filename form
- 4Provide the email address of an academic referee for verification
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to register for John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize - Science and Technology?
The registration deadline is 31 Mar 2026. Registration for this edition has closed.
Is John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize - Science and Technology free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize - Science and Technology?
Children aged to 18.
What will my child gain from John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize - Science and Technology?
Win grand prize scholarships up to US$10,000 for John Locke Institute programs. The category winner receives a US$5,000 scholarship towards the cost of attending any John Locke Institute programme.. Receive international recognition and certificates from the John Locke Institute.. Enhance university applications to top global universities like Oxford and Harvard.. Develop advanced critical thinking, research, and persuasive writing skills.. Opportunity to have work assessed by senior academics from leading universities.. Gain valuable experience in academic argumentation and independent thought..
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