Here are a collection of very special scholarships that you’ve probably never heard of, but hey, you might be the right person to get one.
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1. National Potato Council Scholarship
The proof’s in the potato with this award. If you’re a student “conducting research for the benefit of the potato industry,” you’re eligible! Get the potato skin-ny here.
2. Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
This scholarship isn’t for the faint of heart. In fact, it’s really for the imaginative…and perhaps those with astute survival skills! Find out more here.
3. American Board of Funeral Service Education National Scholarship
This scholarship is nothing if not very straightforward: If you’ve completed a semester (or more!) of funeral service education, this award’s yours for the taking. More info here.
4. Tell My Tarot Scholarship
While this award isn’t quite as literal as it sounds, it is rather unique. Leaning into the transcendental nature of text, this scholarship’s prompt asks “Which piece of literature has had the most significant spiritual effect on you, and how?” More info here.
5. Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest
If you’ve got a keen eye for design and the ability to wield some duct tape in a skillful, creative manner, then this outfit-designing scholarship challenge could be yours for the taking! Be sure to adhere to all of the contest rules, found here.
6. The Halloween Express Scholarship
It’s almost spooky how much you could be awarded for your Halloween costume affinity. Get all the info on this treat here.
7. The Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship
With three scholarships awarded to vegetarians working to create a more compassionate environment through their plant-based lifestyle, there’s a lot on the table with this award. More on that here.
8. Tall Clubs International Foundation Scholarship
Are you tall and proud? Then this scholarship could be for you! Sky’s the limit here.
9. Create-a-Greeting-Card Scholarship
If you’re crafty and creative, this award has your name written all over it. Find out more about how designing your own greeting card could land you $10K here.