Prose Contests

Although two of these contests are out of date, they will give you an idea of what will be available in 2005.  The Fountainhead is the subject of the Ayn Rand essay contest for juniors and seniors each year.  So, you can start reading that lengthy novel now, if you wish.  The Holocaust topic is also one that you may start thinking about--although the exact prompt varies slightly from year to year.  You can check out previous contest winners' essays at all three of these sites.   

Short Essay: 

Creative Communication Essay Contest - Next deadline February 2005
 
bulletThe topic is "What is Important to Me?"
bulletVisit the website for help thinking of a topic
bulletWrite a less than 300 word essay.
bulletThink of an original title.
bulletSubmit your entry online.

 

 The Top Ten essays in each grade division will each receive a $50 savings bond and a free copy of the anthology of best essays.  Teachers with 5 or more students published will receive a free anthology. 

 

Short Fiction:

Teen Ink Fiction Contest - May 1, 2005

 
bulletAll types of short stories are accepted, including science fiction, fantasies and romances. 
bulletLength:  500-2,500 words.
bulletCheck out their website for requirements and submission information.
Only three winners chosen annually.  The winning stories are published in Teen Ink, the magazine.  Winners also receive a dictionary and bragging rights.

Longer Essay:

 

Signet Classic Essay Contest - Deadline April 15, 2005. 
Read The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain.
bullet Visit the website to read the four possible essay topics
bulletWrite a 2-3 page essay.
bulletSee Mrs. Bush--each English teacher may only endorse one student essay
bulletMail in your entry.

 

 Five high school juniors and seniors can each win a $1000 scholarship.  The Grand Prize winner also wins a Signet Classic Library for the school. 

 

The Fountainhead Essay Contest - Deadline April 15, 2004. 

Read The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand.
 
bulletThis is the 18th Annual Essay contest on this novel.
bulletVisit the website to read essay topics, peruse previous winners' papers or submit your essay.
bulletFor 11th & 12th graders only.  (There are separate contests over Anthem by Ayn Rand for 9th and 10th graders and over Atlas Shrugged for college students.) 
bulletWrite an essay between 800 and 1600 words.

 

 First Prize:  $10,000.   Five Second Prizes:  $2000.  Ten Third Prizes:  $1000.  35 Finalist Prizes:  $100.    200 Semifinalist Prizes:  $50.  (All prizes are cash.) 

 

Holocaust Remembrance Project - Deadline April 15, 2005. 
  Study the Holocaust.
bulletWrite an essay of no longer than 1,200 words.
bulletTopic:  Analyze why it is vital to remember and pass to a new generation the history and lessons of the Holocaust and suggest what students can do to combat and prevent prejudice, discrimination and violence in our world today. 
bulletThis contest is sponsored by the law firm of Holland and Knight.
bulletObtain an entry form from Mrs. Bush and mail your entry to Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation, Inc.  400 N. Ashley Drive, Suite 2050, Tampa, Florida 33602. 
bulletVisit their website for more information. 

 

 Ten first place winners will receive a five-day, all-expense-paid trip to Washington D.C., plus a scholarship for up to $5000.    Ten second place winners will receive $300.  Ten third place winners will receive $100. 

 

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