William F. Buckley Jr. began his career as a public intellectual when he wrote God and Man at Yale, a scathing critique of his alma mater and its growing biases. Each summer, National Review Institute holds a student essay contest to promote thought and discussion surrounding one of William F. Buckley Jr.’s works.
The topic for 2025 is:
Many Americans worry about the challenges posed by AI, digital monopolies, and new social movements. How can economic freedom ensure a bright future for America?
We invite the participation of college students who will be sophomores or juniors this fall; essays must be between 1,500 and 2,000 words. The winning essay will be published on National Review Online.
If you are interested, please submit your essay to buckleyessay@nrinstitute.org. The deadline is July 31.
More details here.