The Global Essay Competition 2021

The John Locke Institute encourages young people to cultivate the characteristics that turn good students into great writers: independent thought, depth of knowledge, clear reasoning, critical analysis and persuasive style. Their Essay Competition invites students to explore a wide range of challenging and interesting questions beyond the confines of the school curriculum.

Entering an essay in the competition can build knowledge, and refine skills of argumentation. It also gives students the chance to have their work assessed by experts. All of their essay prizes are judged by senior academics from the University of Oxford. The judges will choose their favourite essay from each subject category and an overall 'best essay' across seven subjects: Philosophy, Politics, Economics, History, Psychology, Theology and Law.

The John Locke Institute received over four thousand entries, from 101 countries for the 2021 Global Essay Prize. Most of the submissions were of a very high quality, and it took their panel of thirty-six examiners two weeks to complete the first two readings in order to assess all the entries and compile a list of the best of the best.

One of our Year 13 students, Yuquin He's piece was not only shortlisted but was also given High Commendation. Congratulations Yuquin!

Andrea Máté-Klátyik

Economics Teacher