This contest is open to college/university and 12th grade students. To be eligible for this contest, you must write an essay of no fewer than 800 and no more than 1,600 words in length, double-spaced, on a topic related to Ayn Rand's novel, "Atlas Shrugged." Essays are judged on both style and content. The winning essay must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of the book "Atlas Shrugged." All information necessary to enter the contest is available on the sponsor's site. Deadline: September 17, 2009 http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_contests_index