I've heard there are some really unique or 'crazy' scholarships out there with interesting requirements. Does anyone have examples of these? I'm interested in exploring all my options, no matter how unusual they might be.
You're correct! Many unique scholarships out there with varied eligibility requirements, some of which could be called 'crazy.' Here are a few to get you started:
The Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest: This poses a creative challenge where participants are required to make their prom outfits entirely out of duct tape. The winning couple receives a scholarship of $10,000 each, but there are also runner-up prizes.
The Zolp Scholarship: This one's quit specific - it's offered to students at Loyola University with the last name of Zolp who are Catholic. It was established by a reverend of the same last name and has been available since 1977.
The Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship: This one goes to high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their communities or schools. They award one high school senior with $10,000 and two runners-up with $5,000 each.
The American Nudist Research Library Scholarship: This scholarship of $1,000 is given to students who are studying library science and are nudists or have nudists affiliations.
The National Candy Technologists Scholarship: If you have a sweet tooth, a career as a candy technologist might suit you. This scholarship offers $5,000 to college students who express interest in confectionery technology.
The Starfleet Academy Scholarship: This is offered by an international Star Trek fan club, The Starfleet Academy. Scholarships are awarded in various categories, each with its own requirements.
While these scholarships are all very unique, it's always beneficial to also apply for more traditional scholarships. They may have more competition, but the pool of opportunities is also much larger. Happy searching!
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