I've heard some weird but intriguing scholarships are out there. Does anyone know of any unique or unusual scholarships for college students that might be worth looking into? Any odd eligibility requirements that could be fun to meet?
Sure, there are indeed some fun and quirky scholarships out there! Here are a few for your consideration:
1. The "Duck Tape Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest": This scholarship awards $10,000 to a couple who creates the most creative prom outfits entirely made from duck tape.
2. The "Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship": Presented by Unigo, this $2k scholarship is awarded to the applicant who gives the best response to how they would survive if their school was overrun by zombies.
3. The "American Association of Candy Technologists Scholarship": This scholarship provides funding to students who have a demonstrated interest in confectionery technology.
4. "Twin/Triplet Dorm Room Waiver": If you and your twin (or triplet, or so on) are heading off to Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College together, you're eligible to waive the cost of your residence in the dormitory where you stay. You don't have to room together to be eligible.
5. The "Eileen J. Garrett Scholarship": Worth $2000, this scholarship is awarded by the Parapsychology Foundation to an undergraduate or graduate student who has a real interest in the study of parapsychology.
Please note that all scholarships have specific deadlines and require you to meet certain eligibility requirements, even the unconventional ones. It's best to visit the sponsoring organization's website to get the most up-to-date information. Don't skip over researching these "weird" scholarships—they could end up minimizing your college costs significantly!
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