Competitions

The 2026 John Locke Essay Competition has officially launched, bringing fresh, new opportunities for students ready to think deeply and write boldly. This year introduces a brand-new set of essay questions, updated deadlines, and several important changes from the 2025 competition. Explore what’s new for 2026 and learn how this year’s contest will push young writers even further.

Academic competitions have become increasingly popular ways for high school students to challenge themselves intellectually, demonstrate academic excellence, and stand out in competitive college admissions. Below is a comprehensive guide to academic competitions for high school students.

Have you ever wondered why we have the right to speak our minds, or why we get to choose who leads our country? While these ideas may feel like common sense today, they were actually revolutionary a few hundred years ago, all thanks to a philosopher named John Locke.

Many students preparing for prestigious economics essay competitions, such as the John Locke Institute or Marshall Society competitions, wonder why some essays earn high grades while others win international awards. The answer lies in the difference between a good essay and an outstanding one.

If you’re passionate about business and want to pursue this field in college, don’t miss the Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition. This is more than just an opportunity to test your entrepreneurial thinking, it’s a journey to learn and experience Blue Ocean Strategy, a business model taught at more than 2,800 universities worldwide.