Posted on 3/11/2013




Background:

Ayn Rand’s novels are inspiring and intellectually challenging. But they can also be financially rewarding for high school and college students. The Ayn Rand Institute sponsors annual essay contests that offer 600 prizes and $100,000 in prize money every year.

FIRST PRIZE: $10,000
5 SECOND PRIZES: $2,000
10 THIRD PRIZES: $1,000
45 FINALISTS: $100
175 SEMIFINALISTS: $50


Topics:

One of the following topics
  1. Roark gains employment with Henry Cameron. Cameron, though a genius, is a commercial failure. Why has society rejected his work? Why does Roark nevertheless revere him? What qualities do Roark and Cameron share in common? What is the fundamental difference between them and Francon and Keating?
  2. What is Toohey’s ultimate purpose in trying to control the Banner?
  3. How do Keating’s and Roark’s paths to success differ? Which one in the end is the real success?

Eligibility:

11th and 12th Graders

Important Dates:

Entry deadline is April 26, 2013

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Official Website:

The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Note: Visit the Official Website for more details and up to date information.

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