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Ayn Rand Essay Contests

  • Last Updated: March 14, 2025

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  • Phone: (949) 222-6550
  • Contact: essay@aynrand.org
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  • Ayn Rand Institute (ARI)
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About the competition

The Ayn Rand Essay Contest offers students the opportunity to explore the philosophical themes presented in Ayn Rand’s novels through essay writing. Multiple contests are held annually, each focused on a different novel, such as “Anthem,” “The Fountainhead,” and “Atlas Shrugged.”

Comp Info

  • Estimated Ann. Participants: 30000
  • Cost: Free
  • Estimated Time Commitment: Significant
  • Participant Format: Individual
  • Event Format: Online Asynchronous
  • Competition Format: Original Submission
  • Reach: International
  • Event Size: Medium

Participation Information

Students choose a contest based on their grade level and select one of the prompts related to the designated novel. Essays are submitted online through the Ayn Rand Institute’s website.
Open to middle school, high school, and college students internationally depending on the specific contest.
$10,000 for 1st place, smaller cash prizes for runners-up, certificates, and recognition
Students choose a contest based on their grade level and select one of the prompts related to the designated novel. Essays are submitted online through the Ayn Rand Institute's website.
1. Choose a contest and essay prompt. 2. Read the assigned Ayn Rand novel. 3. Write and submit the essay online by the deadline.
Access to Ayn Rand's novels, essay writing tools, and internet access for online submission.
Judging is based on the understanding of the novel's philosophical themes, originality, and quality of writing. Winners are selected by a panel of judges.

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