I'm on the lookout for some scholarships, but I'm curious about any unusual ones that might be available. Have any of you come across scholarships with interesting or unique criteria that aren't widely known?
There are quite several unusual scholarships out there, and applying to them could also be a fun experience! Here's a selection of a few that caught my attention:
1. The Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship - Do you enjoy imagining what you'd do in a zombie apocalypse? ScholarshipPoints.com offers a $2,000 award to the student who crafts the most engaging, 250-word "zombie survival plan".
2. The Flavor of the Month Scholarship – This scholarship comes from Unigo.com, where every July they offer a $1,500 scholarship to a high school or college student who shares which ice cream flavor they would be, and why, in a 250-word essay.
3. The Duck Tape Brand Promposal Scholarship - We've all heard of "proposals", but you might be interested to know that Duck Tape runs a scholarship contest where students are asked to show off their promposal creativity using Duck Tape.
4. Doodle 4 Google Scholarship - If you have an artistic bent, Google runs a contest offering up to $30,000 towards college and a $50,000 technology package for your school if you can create an inspiring doodle around the theme of "what I hope for the future".
5. The Ubisoft Game Design Scholarship - Got a knack for designing awesome video games? Ubisoft Toronto offers a scholarship to students in Canada who are interested in game design, offering to cover tuition and provide mentoring opportunities within the renowned game studio.
Remember, many unusual scholarships may have lower competition simply due to their narrow focus, so they are worth considering. Just be sure to pay attention to the details to make the application appealing as per the criteria.
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