Scholarship Name:
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Ayn Rand Institute “The Fountainhead” Essay Contest Scholarship
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Scholarship Description:
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Scholarship offered by the Ayn Rand Institute to high school students.
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Award Amount:
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Up to $12,000.00
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Number of Scholarships:
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Multiple awards
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Application Required:
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No
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Official Transcript Required:
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N/A
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References and Letter of Recommendations Required:
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N/A
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Interview Required:
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No
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Original Essay Required:
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Yes
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Additional Requirements and Information:
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1) Original essay, no fewer than 800 and no more than 1,600 words in length, and double-spaced, required; 2) Cover letter required; 3) Scholarships awarded as follows:
O First Place: $10,000.00
O Second Place: $2,000.00
O Third Place: $1,000.00
O Finalists: $100.00
O Semi-Finalists: $50.00
4) Students in the following states are eligible for additional scholarships:
Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin
O Winner: $2,000.00 (1)
O Runner-Up: $1,000.00 (1)
O Finalists: $ 500.00 (3)
And
O Winner: $500.00 (1)
NOTE: Recipients notified NLT August 3, 2017.
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Renewable:
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No
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Term:
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Location:
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Nationwide, International
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Eligibility Requirements (Check all that apply):
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N/A
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Additional Applicant Requirements:
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Must be an 8th, 9th or 10th grade student
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Category (Select all that apply):
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N/A
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Web Site:
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Point of Contact:
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Deadline:
April 26, 2017 (NLT 11:59 p.m. PST) (postmark and/or receipt date)
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Note: Scholarship information is ALWAYS subject to change. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the relevant office to confirm qualification(s), requirements, deadline, and transmission mode(s) and address(es).
