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
- 2010 Winners (Includes winning essays)
- 2009 Winners (Includes winning essays)
- 2008 Winners (Includes winning essays)
Past Winners of The Olive W. Garvey Fellowship Competition (1974–2007)
- 2007 Winners (Includes winning essays)
- 2005 Winners (Includes winning essays)
- 2003 Winners (Includes winning essays)
- 2001 Winners (Includes winning essays)
- 2000 Winners (Includes winning essays)
- 1998 Winners
- 1996 Winners
- 1974–1992 Winners