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Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

Ayn Rand Institute

$153
Avg. Amount Awarded
59
Days
January 15 2019
Application Deadline
236
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No
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Description

Annual Essay Contest on Ayn Rand's novel, Atlas Shrugged, for college/university and 12th grade students. Essays will be judged on whether the student is able to argue for and justify his or her view&--not on whether the Institute agrees with the view the student expresses. Judges will look for writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of Atlas Shrugged. For complete rules and guidelines, visit https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests#atlasshrugged-1

Amount Details

$100
Low Amount Awarded
$25,000
High Amount Awarded
$36,000
Total Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student, a graduate student or a postgraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college, two-year college or a vocational-tech school
  • CheckmarkBoth full-time and part-time students

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Contact Anthony Loy
Student Outreach Coordinator
essays@aynrand.org
Tel: 949-222-6550 ext. 269
Fax: 949-222-6558 Address 2121 Alton Parkway, Suite 250
Irvine, CA 92606-4926