Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 28
Level: high-school, undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
Students are invited to read 'The Fountainhead' by Ayn Rand and submit an essay answering one of the questions posed by the Institute. Prizes range from $50 to $5,000.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: any
- GPA: none
- Applicants must be high school or undergraduate students.
Required Materials
- Essay (800-1600 words)
Timeline
Applications open January 1. Deadline April 28. Winners notified July.
Tips
Focus on the philosophical themes and characters in 'The Fountainhead'. Develop a strong thesis statement and provide compelling textual evidence from the novel to support your arguments. Avoid plot summaries.