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John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize
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A research-driven argument competition spanning philosophy, politics, economics, history, psychology, law, and more.
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John Locke Global Essay Prize · next cycle
An international individual essay contest accessible to U.S. students. The official competition page still describes the completed 2026 cycle.
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Start with the essentials before committing to a season.
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Host | John Locke Institute |
| Season | Next cycle · dates pending |
| Eligibility | Published 2026 rules: students worldwide under 19 at the regular deadline, individual essays up to 2,000 words, and an academic referee. Confirm next-cycle age, questions and entry rules when announced. |
| Format | remote |
| Registration timing | Next-cycle registration opening · unannounced: The official page publishes 2026 registration dates only; no next-cycle opening is confirmed.; Next-cycle registration deadline · unannounced: Registration is a prerequisite for submission; the completed 2026 cutoff is not rolled forward.; Next-cycle essay deadline · unannounced: No next-cycle submission deadline is confirmed on the official competition page.; Next-cycle shortlist/results · unannounced: The published shortlist and October conference concern 2026; no next-cycle result date is inferred. |
| Status | unknown |
How to register
Use the official registration route and follow these steps.
- 1
Watch the official page for the next questions and registration window.
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Register before the registration deadline and provide an eligible academic referee.
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Write to one prompt, follow the word and filename rules, then upload the anonymous PDF.
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Dates, eligibility, and fees can change. Confirm the latest information with the organizer before registering.