Anthem, Ayn Rand's powerful novella, presents a gripping vision of a dystopian future where the word 'I' has been forgotten entirely.
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Compete for substantial cash prizes and earn recognition for your exceptional writing about Anthem
First Prize: $2,000
For the top essay in the Anthem contest: $3,500
Total Prize Pool: 3
Winners Selected
Prize Categories Include: 1
First Place: ($2,000)
Annual top prize: 2
Second Place: ($1,000)
Annual runner-up prize: 3
Third Place ($500): Annual recognition prize
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How It Works
Our annual Anthem contest is designed for 8th-12th-grade students exploring Ayn Rand's novella
Annual Contest
The Anthem contest runs once per year with a single entry period.
Submit your essay by the deadline: April 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (PT)
Essay Topics
Respond to each of the assigned prompts in the contest dashboard.
Your essays should demonstrate understanding of the novel's philosophical themes.
Prize Categories
Essays are judged annually and the top three essays are awarded cash prizes.
Winners selected based on understanding, clarity, and originality of thought.
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Scholarship Value: $3,500
Awards Available: 3
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