<p>The Minds Underground Philosophy Essay Competition 2026 invites students to respond in essay form to one of three set philosophy questions on machine free will, belief in teachers' claims, and the purpose of philosophy. The competition is primarily aimed at Year 12 students but also welcomes entries from ambitious younger students and Year 13 re-applicants.</p><ul><li>Open to UK and international students</li><li>Entrants choose one of three set questions and submit a single essay</li><li>Focuses on analytical writing, argumentation, and critical reasoning</li><li>2026 submission deadline: 3 April 2026</li><li>Free to enter</li></ul><p>Submit via the submission form linked on the competition page.</p>