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Essay Contest

The essay contest has offered a valuable opportunity for new and upcoming scholars to explore key topics of liberty. Created in 1974, the Olive W. Garvey Fellowships were offered biennially from 1982 until 2007. The Sir John M. Templeton Fellowships Essay Contests were offered annually from 2008 to 2010.

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Past Winners of The Sir John M. Templeton Fellowships Essay Contest

Past Winners of The Olive W. Garvey Fellowship Competition (1974–2007)



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