I'm starting to look into scholarships for college, and I heard there are some really unusual ones out there. Can anyone share a list or examples of the most unusual scholarships I might not have considered?
Sure, there are definitely some unusual scholarships out there. Keep in mind, applying for these types of scholarships can be quite competitive, because they tend to draw a lot of attention due to their unique nature. Here are a few examples:
1. Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest: Duck brand tape awards scholarships to high schoolers who can make the best prom outfits out of duct tape. The creativity and craftiness it takes to win this scholarship can really make your application stand out.
2. Scholarship for RedHeads: This scholarship is for natural redheads, believe it or not. Students are awarded scholarships based on the quality of their essay, transcript, and poise in an interview.
3. The American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship: Rather humorous in its concept, this scholarship involves reading an essay about automatic fire sprinklers and then taking a multiple-choice quiz based on the information you read. Each correct answer on the 10-question quiz gets you an entry into a drawing for multiple $2,000 scholarships.
4. The Parapsychology Foundation Eileen J. Garrett Scholarship: This one is for those interested in the science of parapsychology. If you're interested in studying ESP, psychic abilities, or life after death, this scholarship could be for you!
5. Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship: If you've promoted vegetarianism in your school or community, you could win one of three scholarships awarded annually.
6. Last but not least, the American Nudist Research Library Scholarship: Yes, you read that correctly. The American Nudist Research Library awards this scholarship to a college student who is a member of a nudist organization and has related extracurricular activities, regardless of field of study.
Remember, when applying for scholarships, include those that most align with your personal interests, skills, and passions. It might be fun applying to unusual ones, but don't lose sight of scholarships in your field of interest or those that could help showcase your unique talents. Good luck with your scholarship search!
CollegeVine’s Q&A seeks to offer informed perspectives on commonly asked admissions questions. Every answer is refined and validated by our team of admissions experts to ensure it resonates with trusted knowledge in the field.