Students under 19 write a single essay (up to 2,000 words) answering one published question in a chosen category (Philosophy, Politics, Economics, History, Psychology, Theology, or Law), and submit it with an academic referee's email. There is no charge to register or submit by the regular deadline; students who register or submit late pay an optional surcharge. Category winners receive cash scholarships, and the overall Grand Prize winner receives $10,000 and an honorary Junior Fellowship.
Who can apply
FieldsPhilosophy · Politics · Economics · History · Psychology · Theology · Law
Logistics
Awards$5,000 (1st), $2,000 (2nd), $1,000 (3rd) per category; $10,000 Grand Prize plus an honorary Junior Fellowship
Applying
You submitRegister by the spring registration deadline, then submit one essay per category (max 2,000 words) with an academic referee's email; students under 19 only