Participate in Anthem Essay Contest 2019, and Win Up To USD 70,000

The Anthem Essay Contest 2019 is an opportunistic platform for the aspiring aspirants of India or Outside India. It offers an idealistic stage of learning for the genius minds of class 8^th to 12^th. Go through this article, to have a clear idea about the registration process, benefits and its allowance, etc. Read more to find out.

More about the Program

The Ayn Rand Institute (ARI) offers an enthralling gateway for the scholastic students of recognized schools. The annual summit of Anthem Essay Contest 2019 is divided into two categories i.e. for 8^th, 9^th, and 10^th class scholars and for 11^th and 12^th class students. In order to submit their entries students have to write a piece of writing (an essay) considering the word limit of 600 to 1200 words on one of the following topics given by the institute -

1. Near the end of the story, Prometheus writes that “the day will come when I shall . . . raze the cities of the enslaved” and that “the Councils of my brothers will be impotent against me.” Why do you think Prometheus foresees a struggle with his collectivist world? Why does he think he will prevail? For your essay, consider also what Ayn Rand writes in this excerpt from her novel The Fountainhead, titled “The Soul of an Individualist.”
2. The old locks and lack of guards in the Palace of Corrective Detention indicate that prisoners never try to escape. Why do you think they do not? In your essay, consider the following excerpt from Ayn Rand’s novel The Fountainhead, titled “The Soul of a Collectivist.”
3. Does the World Council of Scholars reject Equality only because he is different or for some additional reason? What is it about Equality, specifically; that they are so opposed to, and what do you think motivates their opposition toward him? Explain your answer.

Anthem Essay Contest 2019: Fellowship Benefits

The benefits of the Anthem Essay Contest are dispersed into 4 major categories which are as follows:

• 1 winner of the 1^st place holder will receive USD 2000
• 3 winners of the 2^nd place holder will receive USD 250 each
• 5 winners of the 3^rd place holder will receive USD 100 each
• More than this, the other 50 finalists will receive USD 25 each

Note: Winners of the essay contest will be awarded a sum total of USD 70,000 which will be distributed amongst 230 prizes.

Eligibility Criteria for Anthem Essay Contest 2019

The Anthem Essay Contest is classified into two groups i.e. First-grade level and Second-grade level

Eligibility conditions for the first-grade level -

In this category, students belong to the grade 8^th, 9^th, or 10^th are eligible to apply. All they need to do is pursue their studies from the recognized school or board.

Eligibility conditions for the second-grade level -

Aspirants belong to the grade 11^th or 12^th can apply under this category.

Note: For the competition, entries are invited from all over the world.

How can you submit applications for the program?

Enthusiast scholars who wish to join up with Anthem Essay Contest need to follow these below-mentioning steps for application.

For Online Applications

• Firstly, the candidate needs to submit a write up consisting of 600 to 1200 words on the above mentioning topics.
• Visit and open the online submission portal.
• Now create a new account simply by clicking on the ‘Sign Up’ button.
• Again Login into your account and complete the eligibility quiz and select a ‘Non-Educator’ option.
• After this, click on ‘View Programs’ button, create and submit your essay.

For Offline Applications

Students can also send their entries via offline mode; all they need to do is add a stapled cover sheet to the essay enclosed by the following information:

• Name and Address
• Name and Address of the School
• Selected Topic
• Current Grade Level

And send the essay with these above mentioning details to the following address:

Anthem Essay Contest
The Ayn Rand Institute
P.O Box 57044
Irvine, CA 92619-7044

Criteria of Selection for Anthem Essay Contest 2019

The top rankers will be elected on the basis of the characteristics of their essay writing are as under:

• Logically Organized
• Communicative
• Clear Writing

Important Dates of Anthem Essay Contest 2019

The closing dates for both the Anthem stages are different.

• Final date for class 8^th, 9^th, and 10^th students- 25^th April 2019
• Final date for class 11^th and 12^th students- 18^th April 2019
• The declaration of final results- In the month of July 2019