2017 Haiku Scholarship Contest

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The contest is open to students of any nationality.

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The 2017 Haiku Scholarship Contest offers six $500 awards for original haiku poems. The contest is open to students of any nationality and is not restricted by host country. Submit your haiku by September 10th.

September 10th

Scholarship deadline

$500

Award amount

Requirements

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Key highlights

Six $500 scholarships available
Open to all nationalities
Submit a haiku poem capturing the essence of 'Awaken!'

Why apply

Opportunity to win one of six $500 scholarships
Showcase your creative writing skills
No nationality or host country restrictions

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Open to students of any nationality
No restrictions on host countries

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Field of study

Legal Professions and Law Studies

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Before you apply

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Things to double-check on the official page.

Important checks

Ensure your haiku captures the theme 'Awaken!'
Submit before the deadline on September 10th

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Next steps

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A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
Apply through the official site linked above.

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Focus on creativity and originality in your haiku
Consider the theme 'Awaken!' carefully
Submit your entry early to avoid last-minute issues

Key requirements (12)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

Portfolio / link

2017 Haiku Scholarship Contest.
Award amounts:.
Two $500 Scholarships: Haikus selected by Direct Textbook.
Two $500 Scholarships: Haikus with the most votes.
Two $500 Scholarships: Haiku entries selected at random from all qualifying entries.
Scholarship deadline date: September 10th.
Awards available: 6.
Description: Submit your original haiku poem that captures the essence of what the word "Awaken!" means to you. Applications will no longer be accepted after September 10th. Once the contest is closed, all poems will be reviewed.….
Applicable majors: All.
Applicant must be: A high school graduate with a most recent GPA of 2.0 or above, enrolled in an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university for Fall of 2017, a legal resident of the United states and not currently incarcerated.
See website for more details and to apply:.
Http://www./haiku.

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Applying

Submit an original haiku poem that captures the essence of 'Awaken!' by September 10th to enter the DirectTextbook.com 2017 Haiku Scholarship Contest.

Award & payment

Amount: $500

Number of awards: 6

Payout: Not stated on the listing

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Overview

The 2017 Haiku Scholarship Contest awards six $500 scholarships for haiku poems. Open to all nationalities, with a deadline of September 10th.

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Information last verified Apr 28, 2026.

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FAQ

What is the deadline for the DirectTextbook.com 2017 Haiku Scholarship Contest?

The deadline is September 10th.

How much is the scholarship award?

Each scholarship award is $500.

How many scholarships are available?

There are six scholarships available.

Key requirements (12)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

Portfolio / link

2017 Haiku Scholarship Contest.
Award amounts:.
Two $500 Scholarships: Haikus selected by Direct Textbook.
Two $500 Scholarships: Haikus with the most votes.
Two $500 Scholarships: Haiku entries selected at random from all qualifying entries.
Scholarship deadline date: September 10th.
Awards available: 6.
Description: Submit your original haiku poem that captures the essence of what the word "Awaken!" means to you. Applications will no longer be accepted after September 10th. Once the contest is closed, all poems will be reviewed.….
Applicable majors: All.
Applicant must be: A high school graduate with a most recent GPA of 2.0 or above, enrolled in an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university for Fall of 2017, a legal resident of the United states and not currently incarcerated.
See website for more details and to apply:.
Http://www./haiku.