Type of award: Scholarship.
Intended use: For undergraduate or graduate study. Eligibility:  Applicant must be high school senior.
asis f?r selection: Competition/talent/ interest in writing/ Journalism, based on an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of "Atlas Shrugged."
Application requirements: Essay between 800 and 1,600 words, typewritten and double-spaced. Rules, guidelines, and topic questions on  Website.
Additional information: Student must be enrolled in full-time college degree program or 12th grade at time of entry. See Website for ru les, guidelines, and topic questions. Award is  in cash.
Amount  of award :    $50-$20,000
Number  of awards:    84

Number  of applicants: 1,500
Application  deadline: October 23 February I

Total amount awarded:$35,000
Contact:
The Ayn Rand Institute Ayn Rand Essay Contest
P.O. Box 57044 Irvine, CA 92606 Phone: 949-222-6550 Fax: 949-222-6558

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