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Ayn Institute Novel Essay Contest (Fountainhead)

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Novel Essay Contest (Fountainhead) is listed by for business management and marketing graduate students. Award information: award worth $10,000. Listed deadline: July 31, 2026. Use the official listing to confirm eligibility, required materials, and submission steps before applying.

Eligible: Canada

07.31.26

21 days left

award worth $10,000

Award amount

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Review status

May 8, 2026

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Deadline urgency

21 days left

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Application difficulty

Medium

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Who can apply

  • This scholarship is open to students who meet the eligibility criteria below: Grade Level High School Students Citizenship Status U.S.
  • Citizenship Status: U.S.
  • Grade Level: High School Students Application Deadline: July 31, 2026 Start Applying
  • To apply for this scholarship, submit an 800 - 1,600 word essay that answers one of three prompts about The Fountainhead.

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Status

Upcoming

Study levels

High school freshman, High school sophomore, High school junior, High school senior, Graduate student

Field of study

Business Management and Marketing, Education, English Language and Literature, Health Professions and Clinical Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts

Payout method

Non-monetary award (courses, equipment, or similar)

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  1. Prepare the required materials shown in this listing: Essay or written statement, Portfolio or external link.
  2. Prioritize the essay draft before opening the provider application.
  3. Plan submission around the listed deadline: July 31, 2026.
  4. Use the application path to confirm eligibility, documents, and any updated deadline before submitting.

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  • Work backward from July 31, 2026 so materials are ready before the cutoff.
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  • Draft the essay early and align it with the provider mission and eligibility wording.

Key requirements (4)

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  • This scholarship is open to students who meet the eligibility criteria below: Grade Level High School Students Citizenship Status U.S. Citizens, Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, DACA, Other.
  • Citizenship Status: U.S. Citizens, Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, DACA, Other.
  • Grade Level: High School Students Application Deadline: July 31, 2026 Start Applying.
  • To apply for this scholarship, submit an 800 - 1,600 word essay that answers one of three prompts about The Fountainhead. Essays should be logically-organized, clear, and illustrate an incredibly in-depth understanding of the meaning of The Fountainhead by Ayn .….

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Award & payment

Amount: award worth $10,000

Payout: Non-monetary award (courses, equipment, or similar)

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Are you a high school student with a passion for literature and politics? You might consider applying for the Novel Essay Contest (Fountainhead)! Four times per year, the contest asks its applicants to write an 800 – 1,600 word essay in which they analyze and make an argument about an aspect or plot point of The Fountainhead . Nine prizes of varying amounts are awarded each year, with a g prize of $25,000! If you’ve read The Fountainhead , can make a convincing argument, and want to make some…

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Information last verified May 8, 2026.

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