Strange Scholarships for School
May 22, 2010
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The more scholarships you apply to, the greater your chances of receiving them. And now with a multitude of new oddball scholarships you may even enjoy the application process. The requirements of some of these scholarships may exactly describe your life, your unusual talents, or quirky interests.
Do you happen to be able to call forth flocks of ducks with the mere sound of your voice? If so, check into the Chick & Sophie Major Memorial Scholarship Duck Calling Contest. This contest is open to all U.S. high school seniors who are able to call ducks. Contestants are required to perform four calls within 90 seconds and must follow the rules established by the World’s Championship Duck Calling Contest. Although the contest is specific to duck calling, the scholarship winnings can be used towards any field of study.
Are you a creative stylist with a special gift for incorporating duct tape in your work? You may want to apply for the Duck Brand Duct Tape “Stuck at Prom” Contest. Open to all legal residents of the U.S. and Canada, the competition challenges participants to create a complete prom dress and tux entirely out of duct tape. Pictures of the couple are submitted with general information for evaluation.
If you are a “meat and potatoes” kind of person with a passion for beef, then you ought to consider applying for a scholarship funded by the National Beef Ambassador Program. You will be required to make a presentation on beef nutrition or production, answer questions made by a panel of judges, and undergo an interview. Should you win the scholarship, you will join the National Beef Ambassador Team, making special speaking engagements on their behalf.
If you tend to have more of a sweet tooth and a fascination with the production and consumption of candy, then try applying for the National Candy Technologists Scholarship. The award amount of this weird scholarship is a one-time sum of $5,000. To qualify, you must be a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in a food, chemical, or biological science at an accredited four-year college. Most importantly, you will need to demonstrate your interest in the wonders of confectionery technology that make holidays like Valentine’s Day, Easter, and Halloween that much sweeter.
As bizarre, weird, or unusual as these unique scholarships may seem, they are valid. They, and many others just as strange, are available for application. So take some time to research and you may be pleasantly surprised to find a scholarship exclusive to your uniqueness.