Fountainhead Essay Contest for Middle and High School Students
Deadlines July 31, September 13, December 20 (must be received by these dates), formerly June 7. Highly recommended free contest for middle and high school students in grades 8-12 awards $25,000 annual grand prize, three $3,000 top seasonal prizes, and other large prizes, for essays on Ayn Rand's novel 'The Fountainhead'. After registering for the contest online, student will receive instant access to the book, the essay prompt(s), as well as the word limit. The winning essays in the three seasonal contests are eligible to win the annual grand prize. A student can enter any or all of the three seasonal rounds. Submit your essay online. Contest is looking for entries that are sympathetic to Rand's rationalist, libertarian philosophy. See sponsor's website for other student contests.
Source: https://aynrand.org/students/essay-contests/the-fountainhead/
Published: June 15, 2025
