The Ayn Rand Institute (ARI) is offering the Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest, a global opportunity for students from high school through graduate school to engage deeply with Ayn Rand’s iconic novel Atlas Shrugged and compete for scholarship awards up to US $25,000.
Contest Overview & Eligibility
The contest is open to all high school, college, and graduate students worldwide. Participants must be enrolled in school during the contest period. There is no entry fee; participation is free.
How the Contest Works
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The contest is structured around seasonal entry rounds, each featuring its own essay prompt.
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Seasonal winners (the top essays in each round) receive cash awards and the first‑place essay of each season advances to compete for the annual grand prize of $25,000.
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Essays must be written in English and have a length between 800 and 1,600 words.
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Each seasonal prompt is designed to provoke deeper understanding and reflection on the novel’s themes and central characters.
For example, recent prompts ask examinees to analyze internal conflicts in characters such as Hank Rearden, or moral and philosophical ideas driving decisions in the story.
Prizes & Recognition
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The annual grand prize applicant may receive up to $25,000.
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Seasonal winners receive tiered awards (third, second, first) and also compete for the grand prize.
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Winners’ essays are publicly showcased, and past winners include students at undergraduate and graduate levels from around the world.
This blog aims to provide uptodate information on various competitions for Indian students 
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