I came across a couple of scholarships with really specific and funky criteria. Does anyone know of any scholarships with ridiculous or wild requirements that are actually legit? They sound fascinating.
Oh, there are quite a few out there that indeed seem unconventional and straight-up amusing due to their unique criteria, making scholarship hunting a bit more entertaining. Here are a few that come to mind:
First off, we have the Stuck at Prom Scholarship. This scholarship is sponsored by Duck Brand duct tape and asks high school students to create and wear prom attire made entirely from duct tape. The winners can receive up to $10,000.
Then there’s the American Nudist Research Library Scholarship. This organization actually offers a scholarship to students who have a family member in the American Association for Nude Recreation. You have to submit an essay on the values of a clothes-free recreational experience.
Jif Peanut Butter used to hold the Jif Most Creative Sandwich Contest. If you had a knack for coming up with incredibly creative and delicious sandwiches, you could have been awarded scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $25,000.
Finally, consider the Asparagus Club Scholarship, which awards scholarships to students interested in careers in the grocery industry. Maybe not "wild" by common standards, but the name certainly raises a few eyebrows!
It's important to note that while these scholarships sound fun and unusual, they are still quite competitive and require a lot of creativity and effort. Nevertheless, they highlight the vast range of scholarship opportunities available to all kinds of interests and skills. Happy hunting!
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