The Independent Review is pleased to announce the 2025 Student Essay Contest, offering undergraduates the opportunity to submit original essays on a wide range of topics, including the future of the economy, higher education, social justice, or any other topic at the intersection of economics, politics, philosophy, law, and public policy.
Winners will receive cash prizes and have their work published in The Independent Review, the award-winning journal known for its in-depth analysis and thought-provoking scholarship in political economy and government policy.
We welcome fresh perspectives and encourage stimulating debates—because the best ideas emerge from open dialogue.