Here’s a list of weird scholarships for college students you should take a look at. These scholarships are not necessarily your academic-based scholarships but are scholarships that are granted on the basis of weird or just different criteria. Also, stick around for a $10,000 scholarship for college students you definitely need to register for.
First off is the Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship. Skateboard enthusiasts or just those who like to do a kick-flip or grind once in a while can rejoice with this scholarship. It’s a $5,000 scholarship for the first place and three $1,000 scholarships for the runner-ups. To qualify, you must skate but you don’t have to be good at it. Also, you must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Definitely give this a look.
The NCTA Help Santa Find the Perfect Real Christmas Tree Scholarship is for those who never gave up on the idea that Santa really does exist. This scholarship offers $5,000 up to $10,000 scholarships for students who submit the best essays.
The Culinary Institute of America’s All-American Apple Pie Recipe Contest is a recipe contest where the student who submits the best recipe wins a $25,000 scholarship for college. Second place takes $15,000 and third place takes away $10,000. So if you love cooking, you really need to, well, start cooking!
Do you love candy? The American Association of Candy Technologies gives out a $10,000 scholarship to students interested in confectionery technology.
Last but not least, ScholarshipZone.com offers a $10,000 scholarship for college students who register at their website. The scholarship can be used for any educational expenses. The drawing occurs about twice a month and to register you simply need to fill out their one-page registration form here. Good luck!