Ayn Rand “Fountainhead” Essay Contest – Summer Prompt
Scholarship Overview: Open to all middle school and high school students worldwide who have read Ayn Rand’s book “The Fountainhead”
Application Available: March 11, 2025
Deadline Date: June 7, 2025
Scholarship Details:
- Annual Grand Prize – $25,000
- Sept. 13, 2024 – Fall Entry Deadline
- 694 pages – Book length
- submission Word count – 800-1600
Application Requirements: Essay
Essay Details:
Essays must be written in English only and between 600 and 1,200 words in length, double-spaced. Essay topics will be posted on the website.
Award Amount: $5,000
Award Details:
Top award is $5,000. Checks are mailed directly to winners with no restrictions on how the prize money is spent.
Website/URL: https://aynrand.org/students/essay-contests/the-fountainhead/
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Email: essays@aynrand.org
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
To enter – visit the website URL and choose the title of the book to view the Prompts for that scholarship. Fill out the contact form below, and you will recieve an email with more information about the contest—including instructions on how to enter.
Additional Scholarship Information:
Mar 11 2025 – Application Window for Summer Prompt Opens
June 7 2025 – Entry Deadline for Summer Prompt
June 14 2025 – Grading Begins for Summer Prompt
Aug 23, 2025 – Results Announced for Summer Prompt
Filters:
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: Middle School Student, High School Student (9-11)
Location Specific: National