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 winning essay is published on NationalReview.com

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, and essays must be between 1,500 and 2,000 words. The winning essay is 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.