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What are some strange scholarships available for college students?

I've heard there are some pretty unusual scholarships out there, but I'm not sure where to find them or what they involve. Can anyone share some examples of strange scholarships I might not know about? I'm curious about unique opportunities.

a year ago

There are indeed many scholarships out there with unique criteria. Here are a few examples that might interest you:

1. The Duck Brand Duct Tape "Stuck at Prom" Scholarship Contest: High school students who design and wear prom attire made entirely out of duct tape can win monetary prizes. You can really show off your creativity with this one.

2. The Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest: This scholarship offers funds to the students who can demonstrate the best duck calls. Who knew that could win you money for college?

3. The Zolp Scholarship: This is an endowed scholarship available at Loyola University of Chicago for Catholic students whose last name happens to be Zolp. A rather specific criteria!

4. Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship: This one is for graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted veganism or vegetarianism in their schools or communities.

5. The Starfleet Academy Scholarship: Yep, that's right — Star Trek fans can apply for this scholarship from the International Star Trek Fan Association.

6. The Tall Clubs International Scholarship: If you're a woman taller than 5'10" or a man taller than 6'2", this might be for you. You could win a scholarship for your height.

7. The Optimist International Oratorical Contest: For those who have a way with words, this scholarship rewards students who can deliver a compelling speech on a given topic.

These are just a handful of the unique scholarships available - there are countless others based on unusual talents, interests, or characteristics. Also, the specifics of these scholarships can change over time, so do verify the details while applying. It's also worth checking out scholarship databases like Scholarship.com or Appily to find more unusual scholarships. Good luck!

a year ago

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