Weird. Wacky. Odd. Some of the most ridiculous things in life are what you take notice of, and can be a lot of fun.
Some of the weirdest scholarships are also some of the silliest, goofy, oddball awards that often get a "I can get an award for what?!" type of reaction. This type of financial aid is exactly why they're worth celebrating.
Here are some of Fastweb's all-time favorite, take-notice scholarships that are a bit silly. These fall under the silly, outlandish and how'd-they-come-up-with-that? opportunities that may make most United States students think or, perhaps, look twice. You may wonder exactly who is applying for these weird scholarships and how on earth can you meet these people?!
Poke fun all you want, but these silly ideas actually make good sense. When you have fewer student loans to pay back than your peers, you'll graduate with less student debt. This makes life so much more fun, too!
At the end of the day, these opportunities are nothing short of awesome. You never know, one of the following awards could be perfect for you! If so, you are our hero.
Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $6,000
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $500
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies
Available to: High School & College Students
Award Amount: $250 - $750
Available to: High School & College Students
Award Amount: $2,500
Available to: High School Seniors through College Juniors
Award Amount: $2,500
Available to: High School Seniors through College Seniors
Award Amount: $1,000
Available to: College Sophomores through College Seniors
Award Amount: $2,500
Available to: High School & College Students
Award Amount: $1,000
Available to: High School & College Students
Award Amount: $2,000
Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $500 - $2,000
Available to: High School Freshmen through College Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies
Sub Pop Loser Scholarship
The Sub Pop Loser Scholarship is available to high school seniors residing in Oregon and Washington. You must be planning to enroll full - time at an accredited college / university to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to students who are involved and / or interested in music and / or the creative media and arts. Deadline: 3/19/24Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $6,000
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. Deadline: 3/29/24Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $500
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. Deadline: 4/1/24Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies
National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Competition
The National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Competition is open to active 4-H Club members. To be considered, you must submit a 750 - to 1000 - word essay on the topic of varietal honeys. Deadline: 5/1/24Available to: High School & College Students
Award Amount: $250 - $750
Beans for Brains Scholarship
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 to be considered for this award. Deadline: 5/1/24Available to: High School & College Students
Award Amount: $2,500
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?" Deadline: 5/1/24Available to: High School Seniors through College Juniors
Award Amount: $2,500
BrightSprout Crossword Scholarship
The BrightSprout Crossword Scholarship is available to current and incoming undergraduate students. To be considered, you must create and submit a 15 X 15 newspaper - style crossword puzzle based on the theme of "My Hobby / Interest." All crosswords must be original, written solely by the applicant, and not previously published elsewhere. The puzzle publishing fee will be waived for scholarship applicants. Deadline: 5/3/24Available to: High School Seniors through College Seniors
Award Amount: $1,000
John Kitt Memorial Scholarship
The John Kitt Memorial Scholarship is available to sophomore, junior, and senior students who have a demonstrated interest in confectionery technology. You must be majoring in food science, chemical science, biological science, or a related field at an accredited four - year college or university and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 5/15/24Available to: College Sophomores through College Seniors
Award Amount: $2,500
Ornament Shop Scholarship
The Ornament Shop Scholarship is available to high school seniors and current college students. You must be a U.S. citizen and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. To be considered, you must browse the sponsor's website then answer a 20 - question quiz. A short essay is also required. Deadline: 6/1/24Available to: High School & College Students
Award Amount: $1,000
$2,000 Minecraft Scholarship
The $2,000 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. Deadline: 7/31/24Available to: High School & College Students
Award Amount: $2,000
Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest
The Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest is available to high school seniors who demonstrate talent in duck calling. You must participate in a duck calling contest in Stuttgart, Arkansas to be considered for this award. Deadline: VariesAvailable to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $500 - $2,000
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 to be considered for this award. The deadline for applications is 60 days prior to the event for which the scholarship is requested. Deadline: VariesAvailable to: High School Freshmen through College Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies
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Shawna Newman
Managing Editor, Contributing Writer
Shawna Newman is the Managing Editor and a writer at Fastweb. She has over 10 years of experience in higher education. Her direct work with college admissions teams, financial aid officers, college deans, ...
