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Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Prize)

Purpose: Annual Essay Contest on Ayn Rand's novel, Atlas Shrugged, for college/university and 12th grade students. Essays will be judged on both style and content. Judges will look for writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic and psychological meaning of Atlas Shrugged. Essay must be between 800 and 1,600 words in length and double-spaced. One entry per student, please. Essay must be submitted by September 17 no later than 11:59 PM, PST. All information necessary to enter the contest is available at Web site http://www.aynrand.org/contests. Qualif.: Entrant must be enrolled in college/university or 12th grade at the time of entry. Contest is open worldwide. No application is required.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 49. Minimum award amount: $50. Maximum award amount: $10,000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 84 prize(s), totaling $26,000. To Apply: Required: essay; entry in a contest. Deadline: 9/1. Contact: Meg Sullivan, Education Department Coordinator, 949-222-6550,x247 essay@aynrand.org.

The Fountainhead Essay Contest

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Prize)

Purpose: Annual Essay Contest on Ayn Rand's novel, The Fountainhead, for 11th and 12th graders. Essays will be judged on both style and content. Judges will look for writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic and psychological meaning of The Fountainhead. Essay must be between 800 and 1,600 words in length and double-spaced. One entry per student, please. Essay must be submitted by April 26, no later than 11:59 PM, PST. All information necessary to enter the contest is available at http://www.aynrand.org/contests. Qualif.: Entrant must be in the 11th or 12th grade. Contest is open worldwide. No application is required.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 236. Minimum award amount: $50. Maximum award amount: $10,000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 236 prize(s), totaling $43,250. To Apply: Required: essay; entry in a contest. Deadline: 4/26. Contact: Meg Sullivan, Education Department Coordinator, 949-222-6550 x247, essay@aynrand.org.

Anthem Essay Contest

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Prize)

Purpose: Annual Essay Contest on Ayn Rand's novelette, Anthem, for 8th, 9th and 10th graders. Essays will be judged on both style and content. Judges will look for writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of Anthem. Essay must be between 600 and 1,200 words in length and double-spaced. One entry per student, please. Essay must be submitted by March 20, no later than 11:59 PM, PST. All information necessary to enter the contest is at http://www.aynrand.org/contests. Qualif.: Entrant must be in the 8th, 9th or 10th grade. Contest is open worldwide. No application is required.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 236. Minimum award amount: $30. Maximum award amount: $2,000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 236 prize(s), totaling $19,500. To Apply: Required: essay; entry in a contest. Deadline: 3/20. Contact: Meg Sullivan, Education Department Coordinator, 949-222-6550 x247, essay@aynrand.org.