Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contests

Name: Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contests
Start: 2027-05-31
End: 2027-09-20

Essay writing

Anthem contest deadline

May 31, 2027 (UTC-7)

A set of three separate essay contests on Ayn Rand's novels Anthem, The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, each with its own deadline and age band. Students analyze a set prompt about the assigned novel and submit online for a chance at cash prizes and scholarships.

Registration

Format: Online
Age: 13-18
Participation: Individual
Location: International
Entry fee: Free
Prize: Up to USD 25,000 for the top Atlas Shrugged essay, with smaller prizes across all three contests.

Timeline

Anthem contest deadlineMay 31, 2027 (UTC-7) source
The Fountainhead contest deadlineSeptember 13, 2027 (UTC-7) source
Atlas Shrugged contest deadlineSeptember 20, 2027 (UTC-7) source

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