When applying to scholarships, students often think of the basic normal ones, but forget some of the random and unique scholarships available. There are scholarships out there for many different skills, activities and traits, and the more unique they are, the less people you might be competing with to receive the prize. While these scholarships might seem a little off the wall or off the beaten track, it never hurts to try. Who knows maybe a check will be coming your way?
One of these unique scholarships is a scholarship available to those who are talented in duck calling. Each year The Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest awards scholarships for a duck calling contest. This contest has a 36 year history and has given out over $600,000 in scholarships. Prizes are given to not only the winner but the first and second runners up; the winner getting $1,500 and runner up $500. This scholarship is open only to seniors in high school, who of course, know how to duck call. More information can be found at their website or by calling 870-673-1602. A heads up on this scholarship, the contest is in the fall, so you must research and apply early enable to be eligible.
Another unique scholarship is a very sticky situation, or it can be if not done correctly! The Duck Brand Duct Tape Stuck on Prom Contest is truly a unique scholarship for those creative people wanting to stand out in a crowd. The scholarship is given annually and is a contest for high school seniors to create their best Prom looks solely out of Duct Tape. With the wide range of colors and styles of tape now offered by the brand, the contest is anything but boring. The winners are chosen as a couple based on their style and execution of Duct Tape where. From short mini dresses to full princess style gowns and tuxes and suits to match, you must have a creative side to excel at this task and win the $6000 prize. More information can be found online on their website as well as pictures of previous winners for ideas and inspiration.
If you still sometimes make a little mess when drinking you milk, then this unique scholarship might be for you. The Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award awards 25 regional scholarships of $7500 to scholar athletes and complete the prize package with a “’milk mustache” photo shoot. The winning students must excel not only in athletics, but in academics, community service, and all over leadership. The winners must be from the 48 continuous states or the District of Columbia. More information can be found on whymilk.com along with pictures of previous winners. Scholarships are awarded by a lot of different companies and corporations and vary in style and reward. When looking for and applying for scholarships, it never hurts to go out on a limb; you never know what unique scholarships are out there waiting for you.
