Amount: $10,000
Deadline: September 21
Level: high-school, undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
The Ayn Rand Institute offers an annual essay contest based on Ayn Rand's novel 'Atlas Shrugged'. Students are required to read the book and respond to one of the provided essay topics.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: any
- GPA: none
- Applicants must be high school students, undergraduate students, or graduate students.
Required Materials
- Essay (800-1600 words)
Timeline
Applications open August 1. Deadline September 21. Winners notified December.
Tips
Thoroughly read and understand 'Atlas Shrugged'. Select an essay topic that deeply resonates with you and allows for thorough analysis. Clearly articulate your arguments and support them with textual evidence.