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Top 44 Weird Scholarships in March 2024

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: March 5th, 2024

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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$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Scholarships360

Exclusive
1 award worth $10,000
Deadline Jun 30, 2024
Grade Level All Grade Levels

Offered by Scholarships360

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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…Show More

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…Show More

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.Show Less

1 award worth $10,000
Deadline Jun 30, 2024
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Apply

$2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Sallie Mae

Easy Application
1 award worth $2,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level HS Upperclassmen, College & Graduate Students

Offered by Sallie Mae

Easy Application

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.

1 award worth $2,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level HS Upperclassmen, College & Graduate Students
Apply

Ocean Awareness Art Contest

Offered by Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs

Multiple awards worth up to $1,500
Deadline Jun 10, 2024
Grade Level High School Students

Offered by Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs

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…Show More

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…Show More

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!Show Less

Multiple awards worth up to $1,500
Deadline Jun 10, 2024
Grade Level High School Students
Get Started

$40,000 BigFuture Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by The College Board

Easy Application
Multiple awards worth up to $40,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Sophomores & Juniors

Offered by The College Board

Easy Application

Open to US-based high school students in the class of 2025 and 2026 - no essay, no minimum GPA, and no citizenship requirements.

Open to US-based high school students in the class of 2025 and 2026 - no essay, no minimum GPA, and no citizenship requirements.

Open to US-based high school students in the class of 2025 and 2026 - no essay, no minimum GPA, and no citizenship requirements.

Multiple awards worth up to $40,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Sophomores & Juniors
Apply

Minecraft Scholarship

Offered by Apex Hosting

1 award worth $2,000
Deadline Jul 31, 2024
Grade Level High School & College Students

Offered by Apex Hosting

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…Show More

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…Show More

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!Show Less

1 award worth $2,000
Deadline Jul 31, 2024
Grade Level High School & College Students
Get Started

Niche $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Niche

Easy Application
1 award worth $10,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level All Grade Levels

Offered by Niche

Easy Application

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

1 award worth $10,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Apply

Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship

Offered by Unigo

1 award worth $2,000
Deadline Oct 31, 2024
Grade Level High School & College Students

Offered by Unigo

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…Show More

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…Show More

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.Show Less

1 award worth $2,000
Deadline Oct 31, 2024
Grade Level High School & College Students
Get Started

Offered by Sttark

Are you a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who holds U.S. citizenship and has an interest in how "labeling" works, both for products…Show More

Are you a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who holds U.S. citizenship and has an interest in how "labeling" works, both for products…Show More

Are you a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who holds U.S. citizenship and has an interest in how "labeling" works, both for products and for people? If so, consider applying for the “You Can’t Label People, but You Can Label Products” Essay & Label Design Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $4,000 to the applicant who submits the best ~1,000-word essay showing how they relate to the statement "You can’t label people, but you can label products.” In addition, applicants must design a label related to their essay topic that they would use for a product but not a person. Essays and product designs will be evaluated based on their originality, creativity, quality, and competency. If this sounds like a good opportunity, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

1 award worth $4,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students
Get Started

$25k “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Bold.org

Easy Application
1 award worth $25,000
Deadline Apr 1, 2024
Grade Level All Grade Levels

Offered by Bold.org

Easy Application

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.

1 award worth $25,000
Deadline Apr 1, 2024
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Apply

Two Ten Footwear Foundation College Scholarship

Offered by Two Ten Footwear Foundation

Multiple awards worth up to $4,000
Deadline Apr 5, 2024
Grade Level College Students

Offered by Two Ten Footwear Foundation

Are you an employee or child of an employee in the American footwear industry? If so, consider applying for the Two Ten Footwear Foundation College…Show More

Are you an employee or child of an employee in the American footwear industry? If so, consider applying for the Two Ten Footwear Foundation College…Show More

Are you an employee or child of an employee in the American footwear industry? If so, consider applying for the Two Ten Footwear Foundation College Scholarship! The scholarship is open to U.S. footwear employees and their children who need help affording a college education. The Two Ten Footwear Foundation is proud to offer this and other scholarship opportunities to support students of footwear families. The foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Waltham, Massachusetts that has promoted the footwear industry's employees' financial and emotional well-being since the 1930s. They also focus on building workforce resilience while fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Every year, they award $4,000 to multiple recipients to help them cover tuition and fees. If you or a parent/guardian has worked in the footwear industry and want to "hit the ground running" on paying off college costs, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Multiple awards worth up to $4,000
Deadline Apr 5, 2024
Grade Level College Students
Get Started

George & Susan Carter Scholarship

Offered by Washington Wine Industry Foundation

1 award worth $1,000
Deadline Apr 12, 2024
Grade Level College & Graduate Students

Offered by Washington Wine Industry Foundation

The George & Susan Carter Scholarship annually awards a $1,000, auto-renewing scholarship to one Washington state resident/student pursuing a post-secondary degree in viticulture or enology.…Show More

The George & Susan Carter Scholarship annually awards a $1,000, auto-renewing scholarship to one Washington state resident/student pursuing a post-secondary degree in viticulture or enology.…Show More

The George & Susan Carter Scholarship annually awards a $1,000, auto-renewing scholarship to one Washington state resident/student pursuing a post-secondary degree in viticulture or enology. This scholarship was created to help students of limited means achieve their educational goals by providing financial assistance for up to four years of study at the associate, bachelor, or graduate level. To learn more about the George & Susan Carter Scholarship, we recommend checking out this summary of each of the WWIF’s Scholarship’s Requirements. If you’re a student from and attending school in Washington State with a passion for studying viticulture or enology, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

1 award worth $1,000
Deadline Apr 12, 2024
Grade Level College & Graduate Students
Get Started

$10,000 CollegeXpress Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by CollegeXpress

Easy Application
1 award worth $10,000
Deadline May 1, 2024
Grade Level High School Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors

Offered by CollegeXpress

Easy Application

Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

1 award worth $10,000
Deadline May 1, 2024
Grade Level High School Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors
Apply

John Kitt Memorial Scholarship

Offered by American Association of Candy Technologists

1 award worth $2,500
Deadline May 15, 2024
Grade Level College Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors

Offered by American Association of Candy Technologists

The John Kitt Memorial Scholarship is funded by the American Association of Candy Technologists, an organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the confectionery…Show More

The John Kitt Memorial Scholarship is funded by the American Association of Candy Technologists, an organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the confectionery…Show More

The John Kitt Memorial Scholarship is funded by the American Association of Candy Technologists, an organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the confectionery industry. Each year, their John Kitt Memorial Scholarship awards $2,500 to one (1) college sophomore, junior, or senior attending a four-year U.S. university with a demonstrated interest in confectionery technology. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

1 award worth $2,500
Deadline May 15, 2024
Grade Level College Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
Get Started

Collegiate Inventors Competition

Offered by National Inventors Hall of Fame

Multiple awards worth $5,000 - $10,000
Deadline Jun 3, 2024
Grade Level College & Graduate Students

Offered by National Inventors Hall of Fame

The Collegiate Inventors Competition is funded by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, an organization that recognizes inventors, promotes creativity, and advances the spirit of…Show More

The Collegiate Inventors Competition is funded by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, an organization that recognizes inventors, promotes creativity, and advances the spirit of…Show More

The Collegiate Inventors Competition is funded by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, an organization that recognizes inventors, promotes creativity, and advances the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. Every year, their Collegiate Inventors Competition awards up to $10,000 to multiple university students in the U.S. who create an original invention in their field. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Multiple awards worth $5,000 - $10,000
Deadline Jun 3, 2024
Grade Level College & Graduate Students
Get Started

$1,000 Appily Easy College Money Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Appily

Easy Application
Monthly awards worth $1,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Freshman, High School Sophomore, High School Junior, College Freshman & College Sophomore

Offered by Appily

Easy Application

This easy scholarship from Appily is open to U.S. high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027) and college transfer students. One scholarship will be…Show More

This easy scholarship from Appily is open to U.S. high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027) and college transfer students. One scholarship will be…Show More

This easy scholarship from Appily is open to U.S. high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027) and college transfer students. One scholarship will be awarded each month.Show Less

Monthly awards worth $1,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Freshman, High School Sophomore, High School Junior, College Freshman & College Sophomore
Apply

NFDMA Women’s Auxiliary Scholarship

Offered by National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association

Multiple awards worth Varies
Deadline Jun 30, 2024
Grade Level College & Graduate Students

Offered by National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association

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…Show More

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…Show More

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.Show Less

Multiple awards worth Varies
Deadline Jun 30, 2024
Grade Level College & Graduate Students
Get Started

Rodeo Ticket Student Scholarship

Offered by Rodeo Ticket

1 award worth $500
Deadline Aug 15, 2024
Grade Level College Students

Offered by Rodeo Ticket

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…Show More

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…Show More

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. Show Less

1 award worth $500
Deadline Aug 15, 2024
Grade Level College Students
Get Started

$5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Christian Connector

Easy Application
1 award worth $5,000
Deadline May 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors

Offered by Christian Connector

Easy Application

Students applying to the $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian…

Students applying to the $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian…

Students applying to the $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian university or college.

1 award worth $5,000
Deadline May 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors
Apply

Bird Dog Foundation Annual Youth Art Contest

Offered by The National Bird Dog Foundation

Multiple awards worth up to $2,000
Deadline Jan 15, 2025
Grade Level High School Students

Offered by The National Bird Dog Foundation

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…Show More

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…Show More

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!Show Less

Multiple awards worth up to $2,000
Deadline Jan 15, 2025
Grade Level High School Students
Get Started

The Vegan Society Grants

Offered by The Vegan Society

1 award worth $1,000
Deadline Quarterly
Grade Level All Grade Levels

Offered by The Vegan Society

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…Show More

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…Show More

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!Show Less

1 award worth $1,000
Deadline Quarterly
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Get Started
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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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