These scholarships are for students who do not have time for essays but do have talents that deserve recognition.
"Everyone has unique, natural talents and interests. These scholarships reward students for their unique talents. To win thousands of dollars in scholarships from these organizations, students simply do what they do best, whether that is duck calling, drinking milk, or even welding. Writing on a designated topic is difficult, time-consuming, and stressful for many people. These scholarships are for students who do not have time for essays but do have talents that deserve recognition. Also, these scholarships are a great deal more fun to complete than any 500-word essay. Who wouldn't love to design their own prom dress using duct tape?!"
"I'm a student who has many talents. Creating this list, I'm happy to see that organizations want to reward natural talents other than writing. I plan to continue searching for scholarships that match even more of my talents, and I hope those who read this list will do the same."
by Grace L. of University of Virginia Charlottesville
To begin applying for weird and unusual scholarships, check out Grace's list below!
4 Matching Scholarships
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AACT National Candy Technologists John Kitt Memorial Scholarship Program
Deadline: April 12 | Amount: $5,000
American Association of Candy Technologists
- 5000
Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program and Scholarship Competition
Deadline: March 15 | Amount: $500-$5,000
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- 5000
National Potato Council Scholarship
Deadline: June 15 | Amount: $5,000
National Potato Council
- 7500
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award (SAMMY)
Deadline: March 4 | Amount: $7,500
National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board






