Philosophy programs for high schoolers.

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1. Bard College at Simon's Rock

   Bard College at Simon's Rock Young Writers Workshop

   A 3-week residential program where students engage in creative and analytical thinking through literature and history.

   📍 Annandale-on-Hudson, NY⏱ 3 weeks📅 April 1🎓 10, 11, 12

   Moderate
2. Chapman University

   Chapman University Holocaust Art & Writing Contest

   A writing contest for high schoolers exploring the impact of the Holocaust through various creative prompts.

   📍 Online⏱ N/A📅 March 1🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

   Highly Selective
3. Davidson Institute

   Davidson Fellows

   Scholarships of USD 10K, 25K, and 50K for students under 18 with significant work in STEM, literature, music, or philosophy.

   📍 Online application⏱ Project-based📅 February🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

   Selective
4. International Philosophy Olympiad

   International Philosophy Olympiad (IPO) - US Qualifiers

   An annual philosophy essay competition for pre-university students globally.

   📍 Online⏱ N/A📅 January 31🎓 10, 11, 12

   Highly Selective
5. John Locke Institute

   John Locke Institute Essay

   Annual global essay competition in philosophy, politics, economics, history, psychology, theology, and law. Free entry; cash and Oxford summer school prizes.

   📍 Online⏱ Self-paced📅 June 30🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

   Selective
6. John Locke Institute

   John Locke Institute Essay Competition

   Global essay competition across philosophy, economics, history, politics, theology, law.

   📍 Online⏱ Annual📅 June🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

   Selective
7. St. John's College

   St. John's College Summer Academy

   Rigid university-level philosophy and great books program for high school students.

   📍 Annapolis, MD / Santa Fe, NM⏱ 2 weeks📅 Rolling🎓 11, 12

   Highly Selective
8. Stanford University

   Stanford Summer Humanities Institute

   Three-week intensive humanities seminars for rising 11th/12th graders.

   📍 Stanford, CA⏱ 3 weeks📅 Spring🎓 11, 12

   Moderate
9. Telluride Association

   Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS/TASP)

   Free intensive humanities seminars. Tuition, room, board, and travel fully covered.

   📍 Multiple campuses (nationwide eligibility)⏱ 6 weeks (summer)📅 Mid-January🎓 10, 11

   Highly Selective

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