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Atlas Shrugged Essay Competition

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

Purpose: Forty-nine awards totaling $10,000 for essays demonstrating an outstanding grasp of the philosophical meaning of "Atlas Shrugged." Students must be enrolled in either an undergraduate or graduate program. Essay should be between 1000 to 1200 words in length. Winners announced October 21. For more information, contact your scholarship office. All information necessary to enter the contest is available at Web site http://www.aynrand.org/contests. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 49. Minimum award amount: $50. Maximum award amount: $5000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 49 prize(s), totalling $10,000. To Apply: Required: essay; entry in a contest. Deadline: 9/16. Contact: Marilee Dragsdahl, Education Department Manager, 949-222-6550, essay@aynrand.org.

Fountainhead College Scholarship Essay Contest

(Undergraduate/Prize)

Purpose: Prizes totaling $43,500 awarded to 11th and 12th grades for essays on Ayn Rand's "Fountainhead". Essay should be between 800 and 1600 words. Winners announced June 4. Semifinalist and finalist prizes also awarded. All information necessary to enter the contest is available at http://www.aynrand.org/contests. Qualif.: High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 251. Minimum award amount: $50. Maximum award amount: $10000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 236 prize(s), totalling $37,500. To Apply: Required: essay; entry in a contest. Deadline: 4/15. Contact: Marilee Dragsdahl, Education Department Manager, 949-222-6550, essay@aynrand.org.

Ayn Rand Institute College Scholarship Essay Contest Based on Ayn Rand's Novelette, "Anthem"

(Undergraduate/Prize)

Purpose: Entrant must be in the 9th or 10th grade. Essays will be judged on both style and content. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophical meaning of Ayn Rand's novelette, "Anthem." Contest deadline is March 18. Winners announced June 4. All information necessary to enter the contest is at http://www.aynrand.org/contests. Qualif.: High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 251. Minimum award amount: $30. Maximum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 236 prize(s), totalling $18,500. To Apply: Required: essay; entry in a contest. Deadline: 3/18. Contact: Marilee Dragsdahl, Education Department Manager, 949-222-6550, essay@aynrand.org.