Run by John Locke Institute (Oxford, humanities, workshop, competition, One of the world's largest essay competitions for students under 19, attracting 60, 000+ entries globally across 10 academic subjects including Philosophy, Politics
History, Economics, Psychology, English & Literature, and new 2026 categories (Public Policy, International Relations, Science & Technology). Essays are up to 2, 000 words, judged on intellectual originality and argumentation.
Who can apply
Students aged under 19 as of May 31 2026; open worldwide including Singapore; Junior and Senior tracks