Global Recognition for Becky in the John Locke Essay Prize 2025

Congratulations to Becky H (MSH, V), who has been awarded a Very High Commendation in the prestigious John Locke Global Essay Prize 2025.

A competition that attracted more than 63,000 entries from around the world. Becky attended the awards ceremony at The Grosvenor Hotel, Mayfair, where the John Locke Institute commended her exceptional work, noting: 

‘The calibre of your work speaks not only to your intellectual ability but also to your discipline, originality, and curiosity, all of which are qualities we value at the John Locke Institute.’ 

Reflecting on her experience, Becky said: 

“At the prize ceremony, I was awarded a Very High Commendation in my category, which is the top 2% of contestants. The ceremony allowed me to meet diverse competitors from all over the world, and I was able to make new friends with similar interests to me.” 

This remarkable achievement places Becky among the highest-performing entrants in one of the world’s most competitive academic essay prizes, celebrating intellectual curiosity, independent thought, and academic excellence, qualities at the very heart of Shrewsbury’s whole person education.