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Have an unusual talent? Really good at something that most people are not? A lot of crazy scholarships are contest-based. So your years spent perfecting the five different duck calls (yes, there are five) could land you some loot.
Date: January 6th, 2010 Category: Fields of Interest, Talents Comments: No Comments
Are you studying language? It doesn’t have to be Klingon, nor do you need to be a Trekkie, and the language doesn’t need to be any constructed language to apply for this scholarship. This scholarship is for the encouragement of the study of language. They are looking for innovative and creative people. If you are [...]
Date: March 11th, 2009 Category: Fields of Interest, Talents Comments: No Comments
Do you enjoy working with hot metal? You can get a scholarship. The American Welding Society offers a scholarship to one eligible student per year. That means tuition, books, and any other school-related needs are covered each year, but you need to reapply each year to get the scholarship more than once. To be eligible [...]
Date: February 26th, 2009 Category: Lifestyle, Talents Comments: No Comments
Are you an aspiring Tony Hawk? If you stick “Anarchy” stickers on those “No Skateboarding” signs, you still may be sent to the principal’s office, but at least your chances are better at getting the Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship. This unusual college scholarship is given to high school seniors who promote skateboarding in their community. [...]
Date: January 23rd, 2009 Category: Talents Comments: No Comments
If you’ve got what it takes to be a champion duck-caller in 90 seconds, then head down to Stuttgart, Arkansas for the Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest. This crazy college scholarship awards first-place duck callers with $1500, and offers second and third place prizes as well. And this isn’t just about [...]