15th Panhellenic Philosophical Essay Competition for high school students

15th Panhellenic Philosophical Essay Competition for high school students 2026 poster.

Date and Time

April 4 - April 5, 2026
09:00AM - 05:00PM EEST

Location

University of Patras
  • Full title: 15th Panhellenic Philosophical Essay Competition for high school students: Love
  • Organized by: Department of Philosophy, University of Patras, under the auspices of the University of Patras, supported by CHS Greece, the Panhellenic Association of Philologists, and the Association of Teachers and Intellectuals for the Promotion of Philosophy in Education
  • Open to: Students from Greek high schools
  • Language: Greek and English

 

Synopsis

Following the first phase of the competition, which takes place in various places around Greece, its final round is organized by the University of Patras. Out of hundreds of participating high school students, the best ones–approximately 20 students–qualify in this final round. The top two students will represent Greece in the International Philosophy Olympiad that takes place later in a different country every year. CHS Greece has played an important role in the establishment of the contest since 2012 and continues to support it every year, offering, among others, book prizes to the winners and one scholarship for participation in the CHS Harvard High School Summer Program. Learn more about the philosophical essay competition and the Center's participation in the competition.