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    DirectTextbook.com 2016 High School Senior Scholarship Essay Contest

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    The DirectTextbook.com 2016 High School Senior Scholarship Essay Contest offered awards of $3000, $1000, and $500 to high school seniors. Applicants were required to submit a 500-word essay on self-responsibility by May 4th, 2016.

    May 4th, 2016

    Scholarship deadline

    $3000, $1000, $500

    Award amount

    1

    Requirements

    Who can apply

    • Open to high school seniors
    • Unrestricted nationality
    • Host country: United States

    Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

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    Quick facts

    Status

    Not specified

    Study levels

    High school senior

    Number of awards

    3

    Payout method

    Not stated on the listing

    Before you apply

    AI guidance

    Things to double-check on the official page.

    Important checks

    • Essay must be 500 words or less
    • Focus on self-responsibility

    Missing or unclear on the listing

    • Current application status

    Red flags

    • Deadline has passed (May 4th, 2016)

    Next steps

    AI guidance

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

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

    Example essays & guides

    A dedicated how-to guide for this program may be added over time. Browse all essay guides from the hub.

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    Application tips

    AI guidance

    Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

    • Ensure your essay is concise and within the word limit
    • Clearly address all parts of the essay prompt

    Key requirements (6)

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

    Essay
    • Award amount: $3000 to first place, $1000 to second place, $500 to third place.
    • Application deadline date: May 4th, 2016.
    • Awards available: 3.
    • Description: Complete an essay of 500 words or less that answers the questions: "What does self-responsibility mean to you? How does living self-responsibly affect your life? How does avoiding self-responsibility affect your life?" Applications will no longer be accepted after….
    • Applicable majors: All.
    • Applicant must be: Current US citizen, high school senior, enrolled in an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university for Winter or Spring term 2016, and have a most recent GPA of 2.0 or higher.

    Required documents

    Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

    • Essay or written statement

    Applying

    Applicants needed to submit a 500-word essay on self-responsibility by May 4th, 2016, for a chance to win up to $3000.

    Award & payment

    Amount: $3000, $1000, $500

    Number of awards: 3

    Payout: Not stated on the listing

    About the provider

    Overview

    The DirectTextbook.com 2016 Scholarship offered awards to high school seniors for essays on self-responsibility, with a deadline of May 4th, 2016.

    Sponsor & application

    Information last verified Apr 28, 2026.

    Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

    FAQ

    What was the deadline for the DirectTextbook.com 2016 Scholarship?
    The deadline was May 4th, 2016.
    What were the award amounts for the DirectTextbook.com 2016 Scholarship?
    The awards were $3000 for first place, $1000 for second place, and $500 for third place.
    Who could apply for the DirectTextbook.com 2016 Scholarship?
    The scholarship was open to high school seniors of any nationality, hosted in the United States.
    What was the essay topic for the DirectTextbook.com 2016 Scholarship?
    The essay topic was about self-responsibility and its impact on life.
    Is the DirectTextbook.com 2016 Scholarship still open?
    No, the application deadline has passed.