The John Glenn Institute, together with Ohio State's School of Public Policy and Management, sponsors an annual essay competition for college juniors and seniors. College students from around the globe are invited to address a contemporary public policy issue, with a new topic designated each year. Past topics have included "The Internet and the Future of Democracy" and "Is the Business of Government Business? What Should Government Do? What Should the Private Sector Do?"

The competition is open to students enrolled in both U.S. and foreign colleges or universities, with separate prizes for the domestic and foreign categories. Current prize levels are:

First Prize (United States) $1000
Second Prize (United States) $500
Third Prize (United States) $300
Fourth Prize (United States) $200

International Winner $250

For this year's topic and rules, please see current competition. For information about winners in previous years, please see previous winners.