{"id":3347,"date":"2019-01-22T22:25:01","date_gmt":"2019-01-22T22:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/?p=3347"},"modified":"2021-03-24T15:55:42","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T15:55:42","slug":"weird-and-wacky-scholarships-that-actually-exist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/apply-for-scholarships\/weird-and-wacky-scholarships-that-actually-exist\/","title":{"rendered":"Weird and Wacky Scholarships That Actually Exist"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WeirdCheck out these weird scholarships that actually do exist. You won\u2019t believe some of them, but they are in fact real and worth it for you to apply!<\/span><\/p>\n

Most students think that to win a scholarship, they need to have perfect grades or be the star of their high school football team. But, this is actually not the case at all. <\/span><\/p>\n

There are many scholarships<\/a> that award qualities other than academic and athletic talent. \u00a0You can win money for your physical appearance, for a weird hobby you have, and even for having a strange last name. <\/span><\/p>\n

Zolp Scholarship <\/b><\/h2>\n

Loyola University in Chicago awards the <\/span>Zolp Scholarship<\/span><\/a>. This scholarship is for students who are Catholic and have the last name spelled “Zolp.” The name must be on the applicant’s birth certificate and confirmation or baptismal certificate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Can You Get a Scholarship for Being Short? <\/b><\/h2>\n

Little People of America Scholarship<\/span><\/a> awards scholarships to students who are dwarfs and part of Little People of America. Children of dwarfs can also win scholarships. Scholarships range from $250-$1,000 (sometimes even more).<\/span><\/p>\n

Can You Get a Scholarship for Being Tall?<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"tallLikewise, you can get a scholarship for being tall. The<\/span> Tall Clubs International Scholarship <\/span><\/a>awards students $1,000. The deadline is March 1, 2019. To be eligible, female applicants must be at least 5\u201910 and men 6\u20192. Students must be under 21-years-old and starting college in the fall.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Central Arizona Tall Society also has scholarships for tall students. This<\/span> scholarship<\/span><\/a> awards $250 to a high school senior living in central Arizona. To be eligible, students must be a member of the Central Arizona Tall Society (C.A.T.S.). <\/span><\/p>\n

Scholarships for Unique Talents <\/b><\/h2>\n

\"iceThe <\/span>Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest<\/span><\/a>: Are you able to call ducks? This scholarship awards $2,000 to four young duck callers. The contest is part of the World\u2019s Champion Duck Calling Contest in Arkansas. The competition takes place on Friday, November 23. <\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Elegant Ice Scholarship<\/span><\/a> awards $1,000 to students who have competed in ice carving competitions. Students must submit photos of their ice carvings.<\/span><\/p>\n

National Marbles Tournament<\/span><\/a>: Students who are \u201cmarble shooters\u201d can compete in this tournament. One of the prizes is scholarship money. This tournament consists of over 1,200 games within four days. To compete in this tournament, you must be a selected champion from a local tournament. <\/span><\/p>\n

Unique Sports <\/b><\/h2>\n

\"tableThe <\/span>USBC Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow<\/span><\/a> awards $6,000 to a male bowler. The student must be a high school senior or college student. The deadline is December 1, 2019. <\/span><\/p>\n

The<\/span> National Table Tennis Scholarship Program <\/span><\/a>awards $1,000 to an incoming freshman student who plays table tennis. Winners of the scholarship need to compete for their school\u2019s table tennis team in NCTTA competition.<\/span><\/p>\n

USA Fencing offers a <\/span>scholarship <\/span><\/a>of $4,000 to a high school fencer. Scholarships are awarded to students based on their GPA and essays<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

The American Water Ski Educational Foundation<\/span><\/a> awards $1,500 to six students. Students must be in their sophomore, junior, or senior year and an active USA Water Ski member.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other Wacky Scholarships <\/b><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>Lambert and Annetje Van Valkenburg Memorial Scholarship<\/span><\/a> awards $1,000. Anyone who is a descendant through birth or legal adoption of Lambert and Annetje Van Valkenburg is eligible. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"PromDuck Brand awards the <\/span>Stuck at Prom<\/span><\/a> scholarship. To win, students must make the best Prom outfit from Duck Brand Duct Tape. The first place “Dress” and “Tux” category winners each receive a $10,000 award. There are eight runner-up prizes for $100 each.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship<\/span><\/a> asks students to plan what they would do if there was an apocalypse. This is a great scholarship for creative students. The prize money is $2,000. <\/span><\/p>\n

Flavor of the Month Scholarship<\/span><\/a> awards students $1,500. Students must write an essay on what ice cream flavor they would be, and why. <\/span><\/p>\n

Coffee for less<\/span><\/a> awards one student the \u201cHit the Books Scholarship\u201d for up to $500 dollars. Students need to write an essay<\/a> on the importance of education in their lives and how a scholarship will help them achieve their goals. Students get bonus points for including coffee in their essay<\/a>. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Frederick and Mary F. Beckley Left Handed Scholarship<\/span><\/a> awards $1,500 to left-handed students. The scholarship is awarded to sophomores, juniors or seniors attending Juniata College. <\/span><\/p>\n

As you can see, there are many weird scholarships out there. These scholarships award all kinds of things. So invest your time into your scholarship search because it\u2019s really possible to win some money. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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