About
An international essay competition for high-school students, with questions in economics, history, international relations, law, philosophy, politics, psychology, public policy, science and technology, and theology.
Who can apply?
Students from Pakistan: Open to international students; Pakistan is not excluded.
Age and grade: age Under 19; Grades TBA.
Open to students from any country under 19 on the competition’s cut-off date (31 May in 2026). Under-15s are judged as Juniors.
How students get in
Apply directly to the organizer.
What you need
- One essay of up to 2,000 words answering one question
- PDF without your name in the document
- Registration before submission
Important dates
- Applications open: Not announced
- Application deadline: Not announced
- The 2026 competition closed (submissions were due 31 May 2026). 2027 dates have not been announced.
- Program dates: Not announced
Cost & financial aid
Free. Financial aid: Not available.
Free to enter on time; late submission options cost £25 or £75 (2026 rules). Prizes are scholarships towards John Locke Institute programmes (USD 1,000–5,000 per category; USD 10,000 for the best overall essay).