Scholarship Description
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. Essays should be between 800 and 1600 words.
Award amounts vary from $1,000 – $25,000.
How it works:
- Every three months there is a new seasonal entry round, with its own unique essay prompt. You may compete in any or all of these entry rounds.
- The top three essays from each season will be awarded a cash prize. The first-place essay from each season will advance to compete for the annual grand prize.
- The first-place essay from each season will be eligible to contend for the annual first-place title, with the opportunity to secure a grand prize of $25,000.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must currently be in high school
- Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
- Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
- Award is available to U.S. citizens
- Award is available to Canadian citizens
- Award is available to citizens of countries other than the U.S. and Canada.
Application Requirements
- Application form required
- Essay required
- Entry in a contest required
How To Apply
OnlineOnline at: https://aynrand.org/students/essay-contests/the-fountainhead/
Email
Email: [email protected]
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The organization promotes Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism through educational and cultural programs.
WebsiteWebsite: https://www.aynrand.org