The Anthem Essay Contest asks students to write about Ayn Rand’s novel Anthem. The official general eligibility FAQ accepts middle and high school students worldwide aged 13 and older who are enrolled in school during the contest period.
As checked November 4, 2026, the official Anthem page did not display contest-specific details, and the main contest list reported that contest information could not load. No current Anthem deadline, prompt, fee or prize amount could therefore be verified. The earlier catalog’s May 31, 2026 cutoff and USD 2,000 top award are unverified historical claims and do not establish a new cycle’s terms.
Sources: official Anthem page and official contest list and eligibility FAQ.