The Fountain Essay Contest
Deadline September 30 (must be received by this date; don't enter before July 1). Neutral free contest gives prizes up to $1,000 and possible publication for unpublished essays, 1,500-2,500 words, on a selected theme. Entries should be general-interest articles with a few references but not full-scale scholarly essays. Contest sponsor The Fountain is a bimonthly magazine that publishes essays on spirituality, philosophy, science, and the universe. They are published by Tughra Books, an Islamic press. The 2025 theme is "AI: Real or Fake?" Share your thoughts and feelings about life in the age of artificial intelligence.
Source: https://fountainmagazine.com/blog/the-fountain-essay-contest-2025-real-or-fake
Published: July 21, 2025
