I'm a high school junior looking for unique scholarship opportunities for college. I've heard there are some unusual college scholarships out there. Does anyone know of any specific ones that high school seniors can apply for?
Absolutely, there are quite a number of unique and unusual scholarships that high school seniors can apply for. Here are a few to consider:
1. Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest: This scholarship is awarded to the student who creates the best prom outfit using Duck Brand duct tape. The winning couple can earn up to $10,000 each.
2. American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship: For this scholarship, students have to read an essay about fire sprinklers and answer a short quiz. For each question answered correctly, students are entered into a drawing for one of ten $2,000 scholarships.
3. United States Bowling Congress Scholarships: If you're into bowling, the USBC provides a number of scholarships for high school students who've shown a passion for the sport.
4. Tall Clubs International Scholarship: This scholarship is limited to students who meet certain height requirements - men must be at least 6'2" and women at least 5'10".
5. Flavor of the Month Scholarship: This scholarship offers $1,500 to a student who writes a short essay about their favorite flavor of ice cream.
6. Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship: Awarded by Unigo, this scholarship asks students to plan for a zombie apocalypse by detailing where they would hide and the top five things they would bring to stay alive.
These are just a sampling of the unique scholarships out there; there are many more. I would also recommend utilizing Appily in addition to doing some targeted Google searches based on your specific interests. Scholarships often have very specific criteria and might be tied to particular hobbies, experiences, or even family history.
Remember that applying for scholarships can be a time-consuming process, so it's best to start early and keep track of all the criteria and deadlines. It's also worth noting that smaller, local scholarships often have less competition than larger, national ones, so don't overlook those.
Good luck on your scholarship hunt!
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