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What are some unusual scholarships available for high school students?

I'm really curious about scholarships that aren't the typical academic or athletic ones. What are the top 10 most unusual scholarships out there that I can apply for while I'm still in high school?

a year ago

Absolutely, there are plenty of unique scholarships to explore! Here are ten you may find interesting:

1. "Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest" by Duck Brand. This scholarship grants awards to individuals or groups who create and wear outfits entirely made out of duct tape to prom.

2. "Make It With Wool Competition." This scholarship is given out to the individual who can create the most fantastic outfit made entirely from wool.

3. "Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship." Unigo offers this scholarship to students who can devise the best plan for surviving a theoretical zombie apocalypse.

4. "David Letterman Telecommunications Scholarship." For students attending Ball State University with an innovative idea for a creative project in telecommunications.

5. "Shout it Out Scholarship." Also offered by Unigo, this involves writing a short essay response to a unique question, such as, "If you could say one thing to the entire world, what would it be?”

6. "Flavor of the Month Scholarship," again by Unigo. This scholarship goes to the student who creates the best ice cream flavor and shows their creative side by explaining why their creation is a winning sundae.

7. "Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest." This scholarship is specifically given to the high school student who has the best duck call.

8. "National Potato Council Scholarship." This scholarship is offered to graduate students focusing on work that will benefit the United States' potato industry.

9. "Tall Clubs International Scholarship." For students who are notably tall, this organization offers scholarships to those who meet height requirements.

Keep in mind that application openings, deadlines, and award amounts for each scholarship vary, so it's key to check their individual websites. There are many more scholarships out there that are quite unique, so don't be afraid to explore all the interesting and unusual options that might fit you!

a year ago

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