Weird And Unusual Scholarships You Can Apply For
If you’re looking for scholarships beyond the traditional academic and athletic ones, here are some weird and unusual scholarships you can apply for. These range from quirky talents to niche interests and unique personal traits.
Unusual Talent & Hobby-Based Scholarships
Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest – Create an entire prom outfit from duct tape for a chance to win up to $10,000.
Make Me Laugh Scholarship – Submit a funny essay or story for a chance to win $1,500.
National Marbles Tournament Scholarship – If you’re great at playing marbles, you could earn money for college.
Jif Most Creative Sandwich Contest – If you can invent a unique peanut butter sandwich, you could win up to $25,000.
Scholarships Based on Unique Personal Traits
Tall Clubs International Scholarship – If you’re a tall student (women over 5’10” & men over 6’2”), you could win $1,000.
Little People of America Scholarship – Financial aid for students under 4’10” diagnosed with dwarfism.
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship – Write about how you would survive a zombie outbreak to win $2,000.
Milk Mustache Scholarship – Got a great milk mustache photo? You could win $7,500.
The Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship – If you’re vegetarian or vegan, you can apply for up to $10,000.
Animal & Pet Lover Scholarships
Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest – If you’re skilled at duck calling, you could win $2,000.
American Quarter Horse Foundation Scholarships – For students passionate about horse riding.
Dog Lover’s Scholarship – Write about how a dog changed your life for a chance to win a scholarship.
Super Niche Scholarships
Star Trek Scholarship (Roddenberry Foundation) – For die-hard Trekkies interested in STEM or social justice.
Parapsychology Scholarship (Parapsychological Association) – Offers funding for those researching ghosts, ESP, and the paranormal.
The Potato Industry Scholarship – If you’re interested in potato farming, this could be for you.
The Klingon Language Institute Scholarship – Love speaking Klingon? This scholarship is for Star Trek language fans.
How to Apply
Check eligibility, as some scholarships have very specific requirements. Prepare materials, which could be an essay, photo, or a unique project. Apply early, as many unusual scholarships have small applicant pools, increasing your chances of winning.
