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Weird Scholarships Are Waiting for Your Application

August 1st, 2009 | Posted in College Savings

scholarship-money Many college students make the mistake of thinking that they wouldn’t qualify for scholarships because their grades aren’t good enough or they aren’t an athlete or an artist. Well, banish that thought from your mind. Each year there are thousands of scholarships awarded by some very obscure organizations, which are based on very unlikely criteria. Some of these are awarded for the strangest of reasons.

Here’s a small sampling of some pretty weird scholarships that are available:

$15,000 awarded by the Tea Council of the USA for the most creative two-minute video focusing on unique ways to drink tea and the health benefits it provides.

$1,000 for tall people (females above 5′10″, males above 6′2″) awarded by Tall Clubs International

If your name is Zolp and you’re catholic then you qualify for a scholarship to attend Loyola University Chicago.

A $500 scholarship for nurses that handle stress in an exemplary fashion.

There are thousands more off the wall and wierd scholarships just like these, waiting to be awarded to the right applicant. So, trying a scholarship search is definitely worth your time.

Where to find scholarships

A comprehensive list of scholarships can be found by searching at free websites such as these:

Scholarship Experts

FastWeb Scholarship Search

When you provide your information at these sites be aware that even the smallest detail about your background or personal qualities can qualify you for scholarships that you thought never existed. Therefore, when filling out their questionnaires be specific and thorough. You don’t want to preclude any scholarship opportunities by rushing through the questions. Take into consideration your ethinicity, heritage, interests, hobbies, social organizations, academic interests, etc. Once they’re completed you’ll be given a list of scholarships for which you are eligible along with specific requirements for applying to them. I think you’ll be surprised and amazed by some of the weird scholarships just waiting for your application.

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