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Weird(er) Scholarships

Everyone is a little weird, right? Embrace what makes you unique with weird scholarships to pay for college.

Kathryn Knight Randolph

August 21, 2023

Weird(er) Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities for your quirky side.
While definitely the most popular, unusual scholarships are oftentimes the most exclusive. Their eligibility requirements are strict, but that doesn't mean you won't find an unusual scholarship for which you qualify. This list of scholarships is organized according to some of the more common subcategories of unusual scholarships, such as physical characteristics, creativity, the final frontier, animal appreciation, and more. To find even more unusual scholarship opportunities, fill out the student activities as well as the personal info sections of your profile on Fastweb.

Creative Scholarships

Design Your Signature Hat Scholarship Contest The Design Your Signature Hat Scholarship Contest is open to students who are currently studying fashion design or another field related to the clothing/garment industry. You must submit a hat design using any medium: sketch, digital graphics, or a combination of both to be considered for this award. You must also include a brief description explaining the inspiration behind your design and any unique features. Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest The Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest is open to students who are at least 14 years of age. To enter, you must submit an original design for a Christmas card, holiday card, birthday card, or all - occasion greeting card. All designs or photographs must be the original work of the applicant.
Writers of the Future Contest The Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contest is open to new and amateur writers and artists from all nations. An entry consists of a work of prose or three black and white mediums illustrating a science fiction or fantasy story with no recurring theme. Illustrators of the Future Contest The Illustrators of the Future Contest is open to new science fiction and fantasy artists. To be considered, you must submit three illustrations in a color or black - and - white medium created from your imagination. Each illustration must represent a subject different from the other two. "Stuck at Prom" Scholarship Contest - Application Closed: Please check back for the next award season. The Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest is open to high school and homeschool students who create and wear prom attire made entirely from Duck® Brand Duct Tape! Students may enter the Contest as an individual only. Each individual must create and wear prom attire consisting of either a complete dress or a complete tuxedo and accessories made using Duck brand duct tape and/or Duck brand crafting tape. Other materials, in addition to Duck brand duct tape, may be used or incorporated into the design. You are NOT required to attend prom in order to enter. You must submit at least one high resolution color photo showing you wearing your Duck Tape Prom Attire, and a written essay or three - to five - minute video documenting your journey. Assistance from family and/or friends is permitted in creating the Prom attire; however, paid professionals cannot participate in any way.

Animal Lover Scholarships

Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest The Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest is open to any high school senior in the United States who can call ducks. Contestants have 90 seconds to use four calls (hail, feed, comeback and mating). Rover College Scholarship The Rover College Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors and current college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. To be considered, you must submit a 400 - to 500 - word essay on the following topic: "How did growing up with a pet in your life (could be a friend's or family member's) impact the person you are today?"

Food-Related Scholarships

Vegetarian Resource Group Association The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) offers scholarships each year to graduating U.S. high school seniors who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and communities. The application requires an essay about how the applicant promoted vegetarianism in their high school or community.

Scholarships for Hobbies

Evans Scholars Program The Evans Scholars Program is open to high school seniors and college freshmen who have worked as a golf caddie for two or more years. You must have a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character to be eligible for this award. UFDC Nancy Carlson Scholarship The UFDC Nancy Carlson Scholarship is available to students with an interest in antique dolls, specifically composition dolls. You must submit a research topic and plan to be considered for this award. Clowns of America Scholarship The COAI Scholarship is available to students enrolled in family entertainment educational programs that run for a minimum of ten hours. You must be a COAI member in good standing for at least one year in order to be considered for this award. The deadline for applications is 60 days prior to the event for which the scholarship is requested.
Beans for Brains Scholarship - Application Closed: Please check back for the next award season. The Beans for Brains Scholarship is open to students that know how to knit, crochet, and/or weave. You must submit a photo of your self-made knitted, crocheted or woven project and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to be considered for this award. Minecraft Scholarship - Application Closed: Please check back for the next award season. The Minecraft Scholarship is open to high school and college students. You must be a U.S. citizen, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and submit an essay of at least 500 words that details your opinion on how Minecraft can be a positive influence on education and career development to be considered for this award.

Scholarships for Physical Characteristics

Tall Clubs International Scholarship - Application Closed: Please check back for the next award season. Tall Clubs International (TCI) offers a $1,000 scholarship for tall people, and individual chapters may also offer local awards. Women who are at least 5'10" and men who are at least 6'2" as well as under 21 years old with plans to attend college in the fall are eligible to apply. Little People of America Scholarship The Little People of America Scholarship is available to undergraduate students. You must have a medically diagnosed form of dwarfism, or be the immediate family member of someone with dwarfism to be eligible for this award. At Fastweb, we update our scholarship database on a daily basis. This spring, we'll be adding more weird scholarships that you may qualify for. Keep an eye out for scholarship for inventors, knitters, golf caddies, and more! The best way to learn about new scholarship for which you qualify is to set up or edit your Fastweb profile. The more detailed you are within your profile, the better we'll be able to find scholarships that match your qualifications and specialties. If you aren't a member of haven't updated your profile in a while, get started now.

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