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: College Freshmen through Seniors
Award Amount: $1,000
Available to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $2,500
Available to: High School Freshmen through College Seniors
Award Amount: $2,000
Available to: High School Seniors through College Seniors
Award Amount: $500
Available to: College Freshmen through Juniors
Award Amount: $1,000
Available to: College Freshmen through Seniors
Award Amount: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Year 2
Award Amount: $1,000
Available to: College Sophomores through Seniors
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Up to $18,000
Ages: High School Freshmen through High School Seniors
Available to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Year 2
Award Amount: Varies
Available To: College Freshmen through Seniors
Award Amount: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen
Award Amount: Varies
Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $2,000
Available to: High School Juniors through Seniors
Award Amount: $250
Available To: College Freshmen
Award Amount: Varies
Available to: Graduate Students, Year 1 through Year 5
Award Amount: Varies
Available to: High School Freshmen through College Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: Varies
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Crossword Hobbyist Scholarship
Deadline: 4/30/21Available to: College Freshmen through Seniors
Award Amount: $1,000
Beans for Brains Scholarship
Deadline: 5/14/21Available to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $2,500
$2,000 Minecraft Scholarship
Deadline: 7/31/21Available to: High School Freshmen through College Seniors
Award Amount: $2,000
Sugar Spun Scholarship
Deadline: 8/1/21
Available to: High School Seniors through College Seniors
Award Amount: $500
CARiD Scholarship
Deadline: 10/31/21Available to: College Freshmen through Juniors
Award Amount: $1,000
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Candy Fleet Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: College Freshmen through Seniors
Award Amount: Varies
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$1,000 August Scholarship
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Colgate-Palmolive "Bright Smiles, Bright Futures" Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Year 2
Award Amount: $1,000
Chester Gould Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: College Sophomores through Seniors
Award Amount: Varies
American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Up to $18,000
Ages: High School Freshmen through High School Seniors
Kermit and Mickey Schafer Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Year 2
Award Amount: Varies
Alice McArver Ratchford Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable To: College Freshmen through Seniors
Award Amount: Varies
Twin/Triplet Dorm Room Waiver
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: College Freshmen
Award Amount: Varies
Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $2,000
Prom Pics Contest
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: High School Juniors through Seniors
Award Amount: $250
Rodeo Club Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable To: College Freshmen
Award Amount: Varies
Eastern Dog Club Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: Graduate Students, Year 1 through Year 5
Award Amount: Varies
Clowns of America, International Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: High School Freshmen through College Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: Varies
Jack Oakie Comedy Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: Varies
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