R.A Butler’s Prize Essay - Jayden Campbell

18 September 2026

Jayden Campbell (Y13) entered the RA Butler prize organised by the Department of Politics & International Relations at Trinity College Cambridge. There were over 1000 applications and Jayden achieved a 'commendation', which placed him in the top 50 essays. Jayden's essay on why democratic governments scapegoat minorities was described as showing 'genuine independent research & intellectual curiosity', and showcases excellent critical thinking & hard work. It can be accessed here.