Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contests
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- Deadline
- Rolling / no deadline
- Status
- Opening soon
- Grade levels
- Grades 9-12
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Location
- Remote
- How to apply
- Members only
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About
Free annual essay contests on the novels of Ayn Rand — Anthem, The Fountainhead, and Atlas Shrugged. Students write a response to a set prompt about the assigned novel and compete for scholarship prizes of up to $25,000. There is no entry fee, and international students may enter. Deadlines are announced each cycle.
Who can apply
Students in grades 9–12.
Open to middle and high school students worldwide (ages 13+) for Anthem and The Fountainhead; Atlas Shrugged is open to high school students and older. Free to enter.