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Top 35 Weird Scholarships in December 2023

Written by Will Geiger

Will Geiger is the co-founder of Scholarships360 and has a decade of experience in college admissions and financial aid. He is a former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Kenyon College where he personally reviewed 10,000 admissions applications and essays. Will also managed the Kenyon College merit scholarship program and served on the financial aid appeals committee. He has also worked as an Associate Director of College Counseling at a high school in New Haven, Connecticut. Will earned his master’s in education from the University of Pennsylvania and received his undergraduate degree in history from Wake Forest University.

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Updated: September 19th, 2023

Searching for scholarships can be a long and complicated process, and it’s usually a good idea to take a few different approaches to your search. You can find scholarships based on your demographics, your academic interests, your extracurriculars… or you can apply to some scholarships that are just plain weird. Our team has custom-selected the top weird scholarships out there to help spice up your scholarship application process. Let’s get into the scholarships!

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Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest
Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest

Offered by The Gallery Collection

1 award worth $10,000
Deadline Mar 1, 2024

Are you over 14 years of age, enrolled in high school or college, and enjoy making original artwork? If so, the Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest may…

Are you over 14 years of age, enrolled in high school or college, and enjoy making original artwork? If so, the Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest may…

Are you over 14 years of age, enrolled in high school or college, and enjoy making original artwork? If so, the Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest may be the perfect opportunity for you! Each year, the contest awards $10,000 to the applicant who submits the best holiday, greeting, or all-around holiday card. While the top ten finalists will be decided by a public vote, the final winner will be decided by a panel of judges. The contest is offered by The Gallery Collection, the “leading business-to-business online and mail order publisher of premium quality personalized Christmas, Holiday, and Everyday greeting cards in the United States.” If you’re a student aged 14 or older who wants to put their card-making skills to the test, we encourage you to apply!

Eligibility information

Grade Level: All Grade Levels

Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents

Academic Interest: Visual & Performing Arts, Graphic Design/Printing

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Ocean Awareness Art Contest
Ocean Awareness Art Contest

Offered by Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs

Multiple awards worth up to $1,500
Deadline Jun 10, 2024

Are you an 11 - 18 year old who has a passion for saving the environment and/or the ocean? Additionally, would you like to make…

Are you an 11 - 18 year old who has a passion for saving the environment and/or the ocean? Additionally, would you like to make…

Are you an 11 - 18 year old who has a passion for saving the environment and/or the ocean? Additionally, would you like to make a statement about the impact of climate change through writing, artwork, or even dance? You might consider applying for the Ocean Awareness Art Contest! Dedicated to encouraging the next generation to get involved in ocean conservation (and environmentalism as a whole), the contest asks its applicants to create a piece of artwork that reflects an impact/aspect of the current environmental crisis and its effect on the ocean. Each year has a specific theme to focus on, with this year being climate change. If you would like to make a statement about climate change’s impact on the ocean through art, we encourage you to apply!

Eligibility information

Grade Level: High School Students

Citizenship: US Citizens, Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, DACA, Other

Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement

Academic Interest: Environmental Science, Literature/English/Writing, Visual & Performing Arts, Film/Video Production, Photography/Photojournalism

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Minecraft Scholarship
Minecraft Scholarship

Offered by Apex Hosting

1 award worth $2,000
Deadline Jul 31, 2024

Are you a high school or college student with a love for Minecraft? If so, we may just have the perfect opportunity for you: the…

Are you a high school or college student with a love for Minecraft? If so, we may just have the perfect opportunity for you: the…

Are you a high school or college student with a love for Minecraft? If so, we may just have the perfect opportunity for you: the Minecraft Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship offers $2,000 to one applicant who best writes about how Minecraft can positively influence one’s education and career development. The scholarship is offered by Apex Hosting, a Minecraft server provider dedicated to supporting both new and experienced server administrators. If you’re a high schooler or college student with a love for Minecraft, it’s time to put your passion to good use and apply to the Minecraft Scholarship!

Eligibility information

Grade Level: High School & College Students

Citizenship: US Citizens

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Academic Interest: Computer Science

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$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship
$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship

Offered by Scholarships360

1 award worth $10,000
Deadline Jun 30, 2024

The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…

The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…

The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to go to college, a graduate student who’s in a master’s program, or an adult learner who wants to return to school, you are eligible for our no essay scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to students who get the most out of Scholarships360 scholarships and content. You will be a strong applicant if you apply to scholarships with the Scholarships360 platform. Finalists for this scholarship will be interviewed about their process for funding their education.

Eligibility information

Grade Level: All Grade Levels

Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents

Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement

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Niche $50,000 No Essay Scholarship
Niche $50,000 No Essay Scholarship

Offered by Niche

1 award worth $50,000
Deadline Dec 14, 2023

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.…

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.…

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

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Grade Level: All Grade Levels

Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents, DACA

Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement

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$2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship
$2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship

Offered by Sallie Mae

1 award worth $2,000
Deadline Nov 30, 2023

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for…

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for…

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Eligibility information

Grade Level: HS Upperclassmen, College & Graduate Students

Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents, DACA

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$25k “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship
$25k “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship

Offered by Bold.org

1 award worth $25,000
Deadline Dec 1, 2023

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

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Grade Level: All Grade Levels

Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement

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Rubincam Youth Award
Rubincam Youth Award

Offered by National Genealogical Society

2 awards worth up to $500
Deadline Dec 15, 2023

Are you interested in your personal family history and genealogy? If so, consider applying for the Rubincam Youth Award! The Rubincam Youth Award is open…

Are you interested in your personal family history and genealogy? If so, consider applying for the Rubincam Youth Award! The Rubincam Youth Award is open…

Are you interested in your personal family history and genealogy? If so, consider applying for the Rubincam Youth Award! The Rubincam Youth Award is open to middle and high school students who submit an appropriately prepared genealogy. The scholarship is offered by the National Genealogical Society, a genealogical interest group founded in 1903 in Washington, D.C. They were the first national genealogical organization and have long paved the way in the field of genealogy. The Rubincam Youth Award honors Milton Rubincam, a passionate genealogist with many years of service contributing to the National Genealogical Society and the field of genealogy. To honor his legacy, this award aims to encourage and recognize our youth as the next generation of family historians. Each year, the scholarship awards a $500 cash prize to one (1) high school student and a $250 cash prize to one (1) middle school student. It also includes a plaque and a one-year NGS membership. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!

Eligibility information

Grade Level: High School Students

Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents, Other

Academic Interest: History

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Bird Dog Foundation Annual Youth Art Contest
Bird Dog Foundation Annual Youth Art Contest

Offered by The National Bird Dog Foundation

Multiple awards worth up to $2,000
Deadline Jan 15, 2024

Are you a K-12, art and nature-loving student who lives within a 75-mile radius of the National Bird Dog Museum in Grand Junction, Tennessee? If…

Are you a K-12, art and nature-loving student who lives within a 75-mile radius of the National Bird Dog Museum in Grand Junction, Tennessee? If…

Are you a K-12, art and nature-loving student who lives within a 75-mile radius of the National Bird Dog Museum in Grand Junction, Tennessee? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you: the Bird Dog Foundation Annual Youth Art Contest! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $2,000 to applicants who submit the best art depicting wildlife and related themes such as nature conservation. The contest is hosted by The National Bird Dog Museum in Grand Junction, Tennessee, which is “dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of bird dog, field trial, and hunting traditions.” If you live within a 75-mile radius of Grand Junction, Tennessee, and want to put your artistic talents to good use, we encourage you to apply!

Eligibility information

Grade Level: High School Students

Citizenship: US Citizens

Academic Interest: Visual & Performing Arts

State: Tennessee

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FMA Solo Program
FMA Solo Program

Offered by Flying Musicians Association, Inc.

Multiple awards worth Flight Training & Resources
Deadline Jan 31, 2024

Are you a high school music student interested in learning how to fly? If so, consider applying for the FMA Solo Program! The program is…

Are you a high school music student interested in learning how to fly? If so, consider applying for the FMA Solo Program! The program is…

Are you a high school music student interested in learning how to fly? If so, consider applying for the FMA Solo Program! The program is open to high school juniors and seniors who have a passion for music, and aviation, and are interested in participating in a Flight Training program. The program is offered by the Flying Musicians Association (FMA), a nonprofit organization for pilots who are also musicians of any sort. FMA believes that musicians and pilots share a similar skill set and thus intends to further interest in both through the program. Thus, since 2014, the program has offered flight training, training materials, a sponsored student membership in FMA, and other benefits to winning applicants. If you are passionate about both music and aviation, we encourage you to apply!

Eligibility information

Grade Level: High School Juniors & Seniors

Academic Interest: Aviation/Aerospace, Music

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NFDMA Women’s Auxiliary Scholarship
NFDMA Women’s Auxiliary Scholarship

Offered by National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association

Multiple awards worth Varies
Deadline Jun 30, 2024

The NFDMA Women's Auxiliary Scholarship is a great opportunity for aspiring funeral directors to earn some funding for their schooling. To apply, candidates must provide…

The NFDMA Women's Auxiliary Scholarship is a great opportunity for aspiring funeral directors to earn some funding for their schooling. To apply, candidates must provide…

The NFDMA Women's Auxiliary Scholarship is a great opportunity for aspiring funeral directors to earn some funding for their schooling. To apply, candidates must provide a letter of reference from a licensed funeral director (ideally a member of NFD&MA) and another from a friend, counselor, school official, or clergyman. Don't miss out on this chance to further your education and career in the funeral industry.

Eligibility information

Grade Level: College & Graduate Students

Academic Interest: Funeral Services/Mortuary Science

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The Vegan Society Grants
The Vegan Society Grants

Offered by The Vegan Society

1 award worth $1,000
Deadline Quarterly

Are you a vegan who wants to encourage veganism to non-vegans? If so, consider applying for The Vegan Society Grants! The Vegan Society Grants are…

Are you a vegan who wants to encourage veganism to non-vegans? If so, consider applying for The Vegan Society Grants! The Vegan Society Grants are…

Are you a vegan who wants to encourage veganism to non-vegans? If so, consider applying for The Vegan Society Grants! The Vegan Society Grants are open to vegan individuals and grassroots organizations that support projects that will encourage non-vegans to go vegan and stay vegan and who can raise public awareness of veganism in a positive way. The grants are funded by The Vegan Society, a registered educational charity that provides information and guidance on various aspects of veganism. On a quarterly basis (every three months), the grant awards $1,000 to a vegan or a non-profit organization or an individual who submits the best proposed veganism-related projects. If you’re passionate about veganism and are looking for some help to fund your project to promote veganism, we encourage you to apply!

Eligibility information

Grade Level: All Grade Levels

Academic Interest: Environmental Science

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Shade Sail Design Challenge Scholarship
Shade Sail Design Challenge Scholarship

Offered by TenShon

1 award worth $1,500
Deadline Biannual

Are you a college student interested in creating a design for a unique shade sail? If so, consider applying for the Shade Sail Design Challenge…

Are you a college student interested in creating a design for a unique shade sail? If so, consider applying for the Shade Sail Design Challenge…

Are you a college student interested in creating a design for a unique shade sail? If so, consider applying for the Shade Sail Design Challenge Scholarship! The contest is open to currently enrolled college students interested in using architecture, design, and engineering to create a unique shade sail structure. The program is offered by TenShon, an Arizona-based shade sail and shade canopy manufacturing company that specializes in designing, engineering, and fabricating shade sails. Their contest looks to expand students’ minds and reward them for their designs. Thus, every semester, a lucky winner receives $1,500.00 to go towards their educational expenses. If you want to put your design and creativity skills to the test, we encourage you to apply! The deadlines are on July 15th and December 15th of every year.

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Grade Level: College Students

Academic Interest: Architecture, Engineering

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Supermoney’s Financial Literacy Scholarship
Supermoney’s Financial Literacy Scholarship

Offered by Supermoney

Multiple awards worth $500
Deadline Rolling

Are you a high school senior or post-secondary student who wants to help Americans improve their financial wellness and literacy with useful resources? If so,…

Are you a high school senior or post-secondary student who wants to help Americans improve their financial wellness and literacy with useful resources? If so,…

Are you a high school senior or post-secondary student who wants to help Americans improve their financial wellness and literacy with useful resources? If so, consider applying for Supermoney’s Financial Literacy Scholarship! Supermoney’s Financial Literacy Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current postsecondary students who design a finance calculator to help people make smarter financial decisions. The scholarship is offered by Supermoney, an online financial comparison platform that helps consumers evaluate and compare financial services. Through this, their ultimate goal is to help Americans achieve their financial goals. Thus, on a rolling basis, their scholarship grants $500 awards to students to help pay their educational expenses. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!

Eligibility information

Grade Level: High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students

Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Academic Interest: Computer Science, Finance

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Mycological Society of America Scholarships
Mycological Society of America Scholarships

Offered by Mycological Society of America

Multiple awards worth up to $10,000
Deadline Varies

Are you a post-secondary student pursuing a career in mycology, or even an established mycologist? Either way, if you’ve done impressive research in or somehow…

Are you a post-secondary student pursuing a career in mycology, or even an established mycologist? Either way, if you’ve done impressive research in or somehow…

Are you a post-secondary student pursuing a career in mycology, or even an established mycologist? Either way, if you’ve done impressive research in or somehow advanced the field of mycology, you may be eligible for some of the many Mycological Society of America Scholarships! There are a variety of scholarships available, offering between $500 and $10,000 to winning applicants. The scholarships are offered by the Mycological Society of America, the “international professional organization that is home to mycologists based in the United States and Canada.” To find out more about each scholarship’s specific requirements, we recommend checking out their individual profiles on the MSA (Mycological Society of America) website. If you do fit the criteria for any of the scholarships, we encourage you to apply!

Eligibility information

Grade Level: College & Graduate Students

Academic Interest: Environmental Science

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ABFSE Scholarship for Funeral Service Education
ABFSE Scholarship for Funeral Service Education

Offered by American Board of Funeral Service Education

Multiple awards worth $2,500
Deadline Biannual

Are you pursuing education in funeral service or mortuary science programs? You might want to consider applying for the American Board of Funeral Service Education…

Are you pursuing education in funeral service or mortuary science programs? You might want to consider applying for the American Board of Funeral Service Education…

Are you pursuing education in funeral service or mortuary science programs? You might want to consider applying for the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) Scholarship! This scholarship is awarded annually to students who are studying funeral service or mortuary sciences through an accredited college, university, or educational program. In order to apply for this scholarship, you should also have at least one academic semester of study under your belt. Other than that, you’ll just need to complete the online scholarship application form and submit all other necessary documents. The scholarship is funded directly through the American Board of Funeral Service Education, America’s leader in mortuary science education and access. Every year, several students are awarded scholarships worth between $1,500 and $2,500 to help pay for their studies. If you’re a student in the US who is pursuing funeral service or mortuary sciences through an accredited program, then we encourage you to apply!

Eligibility information

Grade Level: College Students

Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents, DACA

Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement

Academic Interest: Funeral Services/Mortuary Science

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UNIMA-USA Puppetry Scholarship
UNIMA-USA Puppetry Scholarship

Offered by UNIMA-USA

50 awards worth $1,500
Deadline Dec 1, 2023

Are you a passionate American puppeteer with some professional puppeteering experience, a university degree in the field, or a serious commitment to the art form?…

Are you a passionate American puppeteer with some professional puppeteering experience, a university degree in the field, or a serious commitment to the art form?…

Are you a passionate American puppeteer with some professional puppeteering experience, a university degree in the field, or a serious commitment to the art form? Further, do you dream of expanding your horizons and studying puppetry outside the U.S.? If so, consider applying for the UNIMA-USA Puppetry Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,500 to help passionate American puppeteers pursue classes and training while abroad. The scholarship is provided by UNIMA-USA, an organization with a mission to “promote international understanding and friendship through the art of puppetry.”  If you could use a hand in paying off some of your international puppetry training costs, we encourage you to apply to the UNIMA-USA Puppetry Scholarship!

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Grade Level: Graduate Students

Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents

Academic Interest: Visual & Performing Arts

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Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship

Offered by Unigo

1 award worth $2,000
Expected deadline October 2024

Are you a big fan of The Walking Dead, or maybe Z Nation? Ever thought about what you would do in the case of a…

Are you a big fan of The Walking Dead, or maybe Z Nation? Ever thought about what you would do in the case of a…

Are you a big fan of The Walking Dead, or maybe Z Nation? Ever thought about what you would do in the case of a zombie apocalypse? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you: the Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship! Each year, this scholarship awards $2,000 to the applicant who, in 250 words or less, best describes their escape plan if there were a zombie outbreak at their school. The scholarship is offered by Unigo in hopes of helping some creative, zombie-obsessed students pay off some of their postsecondary education. If you’ve been inspired by the zombie shows and movies from the past few decades and have come up with a plan of your own, we encourage you to apply to the Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship! It’s due exactly when you’d expect: on Halloween.

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Grade Level: High School & College Students

Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents

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Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship
Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship

Offered by Digital Responsibility

1 award worth $1,000
Expected deadline September 2024

Are you a high school, undergraduate, or graduate student that understands the danger of texting and driving? Write a compelling, 140-character statement about why you…

Are you a high school, undergraduate, or graduate student that understands the danger of texting and driving? Write a compelling, 140-character statement about why you…

Are you a high school, undergraduate, or graduate student that understands the danger of texting and driving? Write a compelling, 140-character statement about why you pledge not to text and drive and you may be selected as a finalist for the $1,000 “Don't Text and Drive” Scholarship! Just bear in mind that finalists will have to write an additional 500-1,000 word essay in order to be considered for the award. If you’re passionate about responsible driving and feel that you can put those feelings into compelling words, we encourage you to apply for Digital Responsibility’s “Don't Text and Drive” Scholarship! 

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Grade Level: All Grade Levels

Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents

Other Category: Adults, Nontraditional

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Rodeo Ticket Student Scholarship
Rodeo Ticket Student Scholarship

Offered by Rodeo Ticket

1 award worth $500
Expected deadline August 2024

Are you a post-secondary student in the U.S. who has attended a rodeo before? If so, you might consider applying for the Rodeo Ticket Student…

Are you a post-secondary student in the U.S. who has attended a rodeo before? If so, you might consider applying for the Rodeo Ticket Student…

Are you a post-secondary student in the U.S. who has attended a rodeo before? If so, you might consider applying for the Rodeo Ticket Student Scholarship! Dedicated to supporting rodeo enthusiasts of all backgrounds, the scholarship awards $500 to one passionate applicant each year. To apply, you must submit a 750-1,500 word essay in which you explain what inspired you to attend a rodeo, and what you learned through the experience. Winners will also have their photos posted on Rodeo Ticket’s social media and website. If you’re a rodeo-goer who wants to detail your experience(s) through writing, we encourage you to apply!    The scholarship cycle runs from January 1 to August 15th of each year.

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Grade Level: College Students

Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement

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Searching for scholarships can be a long and complicated process, and it’s usually a good idea to take a few different approaches to your search. You can find scholarships based on your demographics, your academic interests, your extracurriculars… or you can apply to some scholarships that are just plain weird. Our team has custom-selected the top weird scholarships out there to help spice up your scholarship application process. Let’s get into the scholarships!

How to win weird scholarships

Now that you’ve got a list of some reliable weird scholarships, it’s time to get to work on your applications. There are many ways to ensure that your application stands out from the pack. One of the best ways to do this is to write a stellar essay. We can help you through that process, starting with the very beginning of the essay, which is oftentimes the hardest part for students! We can also help you adjust your writing to 250 and 500 word limits. Here are a few more materials to help you through your applications:

Frequently asked questions about weird scholarships

How should I change my application approach when I apply for weird scholarships?

Weird scholarships are your opportunity to be your truest self! In the application, embrace who you are. This can be the perfect opportunity to write a quirkier than usual essay or be extra creative with a potential project. Weird scholarships are usually really niche, so the scholarship selection committee will appreciate authenticity.

How do I tell if a weird scholarship is a scam?

In your scholarship search, you may come across some opportunities that seem a bit shady. In these situations, there may be something else “weird” going on. Take a look at these tips for identifying common scholarship scams. This will help you stay safe in your scholarship search.

Where else can I look for scholarship funding?

Weird scholarships are a great way to finance your education, but they’re not the only one. Make sure to expand your scholarship search into other categories. Our scholarships search tool is a great opportunity to find scholarships that range across all of your interests and demographic information. All of our opportunities are vetted and auto-update as they close and new ones open.

How can I supplement weird scholarships with other financial aid?

As great as scholarships are, they are not the only source of college funding. Remember to take advantage of need-based financial aid, especially federal opportunities. Make sure that you fill out the FAFSA to test your eligibility for institutional aid and federal grants such as the Pell Grant.

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