Ayn Rand Institute Novel Essay Contest (Fountainhead)

Win up to $25,000 in scholarship prizes
Write about Ayn Rand's novel The Fountainhead for a chance to win up to $25,000 in scholarship prizes. The contest is free to enter and is open to all students in 8th through 12th grade.

Seasonal Prompts
Every three months there is a new seasonal entry round, with its own unique essay prompts.

You may compete in any or all of these entry rounds.

Seasonal Winners
The top three essays from each season will be awarded a cash prize.

The first-place essay from each season will advance to compete for the annual grand prize.

Annual Grand Prize
The first-place essay from each season will be eligible to contend for the annual first-place title.