Hey all, I'm a high school junior looking into scholarships for college and I'm interested in finding some unusual or fun scholarships to apply for. Does anyone know of any scholarships with quirky or unique application processes or criteria?
Sure, there are actually a lot of unique scholarships out there! Here are a few you might find interesting:
1. Duck Tape’s Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest: This requires entrants to create and wear a prom formalwear made entirely out of duct tape. Winners can receive up to $10,000 in scholarships.
2. American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) Scholarship: This scholarship involves reading about fire sprinklers and answering a 10-question quiz. Each correct answer gives you one entry into a drawing for one of 10 scholarships worth $2,000 each.
3. Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship: Are you a Walking Dead fan? For this one, you need to write an essay describing your plan of action if zombies were to overrun your school. The best plan will win you a $2,000 scholarship.
4. Flavor of the Month Scholarship: If you were an ice cream flavor, which would you be and why? A creative and compelling answer to this could win you a $1,500 scholarship.
5. The Superpower Scholarship: With this scholarship, you’ll need to write a short essay as well, answering which superhero or villain you’d switch places with for a day and why. If chosen, you win a $2,500 scholarship.
Just take note that while these scholarships might seem fun and easier to win since they're less traditional, they can still be very competitive due to the large number of students who apply for them. Still, they're a great way to show off your creativity and uniqueness. Good luck with your applications!
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