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Ayn Rand Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

Deadline2026-07-31

Award amountUp to $25,000

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contests

Official portal for the annual Ayn Rand essay competitions, offering scholarship prizes up to $25,000 for students worldwide.

Deadline

2026-07-31

Award amount

Up to $25,000

Eligibility

Open to students worldwide; 8th through 12th grade students (for The Fountainhead contest)

Requirements

Read the corresponding Ayn Rand novel; Write an original essay responding to contest prompts; Submit application and essay through the online portal

Application materials

Original essay; Online application form

How to apply

Select the contest matching your grade level; Read the required novel; Create an account on the portal; Submit the essay before the deadline

Important dates

July 31, 2026: Deadline for The Fountainhead Essay Contest

Contact

essays@aynrand.org; (949) 222-6550; 6 Hutton Centre Dr., Suite 600, Santa Ana, CA 92707

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