{"id":5358,"date":"2024-12-16T11:25:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T12:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.autotradethemasters.com\/?p=5358"},"modified":"2025-05-15T12:48:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T12:48:18","slug":"67-weird-scholarships-for-college-students-in-2025-some-still-open-for-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.autotradethemasters.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/16\/67-weird-scholarships-for-college-students-in-2025-some-still-open-for-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"67 Weird Scholarships for College Students in 2025 (+ Some Still Open for 2024!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>In need of some random scholarships? Here are some unique and weird scholarships for college that are available in 2025!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9888756 skip-lazy lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"man at library reading book\" width=\"912\" height=\"556\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/student-at-library.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C556&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Looking for unusual scholarships for college students in 2025!?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re on the hunt for college funds, there are <a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thousands of college scholarships<\/a> available based on <a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the state you live in<\/a>, <a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\">academics<\/a>, <a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\">athletics<\/a>, <a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\">college major<\/a>, and other general criteria. <em>BUT<\/em>, did you know that there are also a bunch of\u00a0<a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\">unusual<\/a> and weird scholarships\u00a0out there?<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve rounded up some of the weirdest (and unique) college scholarships that make applying for money a LOT more fun (listed in order by the <strong>application deadline<\/strong>). Plus, many of these interesting scholarships require minimal or NO writing!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote>\n<h2><em>Here are 70 weird scholarships you can apply for in 2025:<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>1. Courage to Grow Scholarship<\/strong><em> \u2013 still time to apply in 2024!<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9176448 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"students.on apple laptop who may have gotten into college using weird scholarships\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/students-apple.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C479&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>End of Every Month (December 31, January 31st, etc.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $500<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> All junior and senior U.S. high school and college students with a 2.5 GPA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Courage to Grow Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In 250 words or less, tell Courage to Grow why you deserve the scholarship. You\u2019ll also need to fill out the application, and you can continuously apply every month.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>2. \u201cNo Essay\u201d College Scholarship<\/strong><em> \u2013 still time to apply in 2024!<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9771697 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"blank piece of paper and pen next to a cup of coffee\" width=\"912\" height=\"608\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/No-essay-writing-scholarship.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C608&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline<em>:<\/em><\/strong> <em>End of Every Month (December 31, January 31st, etc.)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $2,000 (one winner selected each<em>\u00a0month<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> All U.S. high school and college students, as well as any US citizen or Visa holder looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <\/strong><a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\">No Essay Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t like to write? The $2,000 \u201cNo Essay\u201d Scholarship is one of the easy and fun scholarships as there is NO essay required! The scholarship can cover tuition, housing, books, or any education-related expenses. The monthly winner will be determined by <em>random<\/em> drawing and then contacted directly.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>3. Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contests <\/strong><em>\u2013 still time to apply in 2024!<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9771724 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"think outside the box on chair\" width=\"912\" height=\"606\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ayn-Rand-essay-scholarship.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C606&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>December 20th, 2024 for 8-12 Scholarships &amp; Decembe 27th, 2024 College-Age Scholarship<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> Up to $10,000 per winner \u2013 Over 230 prizes, totaling more than $70,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>8th-12th Grade Students and College Undergraduate &amp; Graduate Students (contest date TBD)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contests<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Like reading thought-provoking books? Or just like to argue for and justify your point of view? There are several Ayn Rand Institute essay contests available that would be <em>write for you!<\/em> \u270f\ufe0f These may be overlooked scholarships, but they shouldn\u2019t be! There is a lot of prize money to be won, and you can spend the prize money however you wish!<\/p>\n<p>12th Graders, College Undergraduates, and Graduate Students are eligible to enter the <strong><em>Atlas Shrugged<\/em> writing contest<\/strong> (deadline TBD). The first-place winner will be awarded $10,000 (one winner), 2nd place winners will each get $2,500 (three winners), and the 3rd place winners will get $500 (five winners).<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><em>Anthem<\/em> writing contest<\/strong> is open for 8th \u2013 12th-grade students (deadline April 25th). The first-place winner will get $2,000 (one winner), 2nd place winners will get $500 (three winners), and 3rd place winners will get $100 (five winners).<\/p>\n<p>11th and 12th Graders can enter<strong><em> The Fountainhead<\/em> writing contest<\/strong> (deadline April 25th). The first-place winner will get $5,000 (one winner), 2nd place winners will each get $1,250 (three winners), and the 3rd place winners will get $250 (five winners).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>4. Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship <\/strong><em>\u2013 still time to apply in 2024!<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10609881 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"College Students helping each other study\" width=\"912\" height=\"684\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/College-Students.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C684&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>March 31st, June 30th, September 30th, and December 31st (quarterly)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> All high school and college students<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here\u2019s another one of the silly scholarships! There is no essay required and it\u2019s super easy to enter. All you have to do is fill out the application and hit submit. Plus, you can re-enter every quarter!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>5. SmarterCollege Scholarship <\/strong><em>\u2013 still time to apply in 2024!<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10901048 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"putting coins in piggy bank\" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/putting-coins-in-piggy-bank.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>End of Month (December 31st, January 30th, etc.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> High school seniors 17+, college students, and college graduates paying back loans.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SmarterCollege Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This may be the easiest scholarship to apply for. There\u2019s not even an essay, and there is no limit to how many times you can win!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>6. Bones Coffee Company $2,500 Scholarship<\/strong><em> \u2013 still time to apply in 2024!<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-10314507 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"bag of coffee next to a pumpkin\" width=\"912\" height=\"753\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bones-Coffee.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C753&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>December 27th, 2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $2,500<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Undergraduates 18+ who are enrolled in accredited university or high school seniors accepted to a university program for Spring 2025.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bones Coffee Company $2,500 Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To apply, you\u2019ll need to write an 800-word essay on one of the following topics: The Cultural Significance of Coffee, The Science of Coffee Roasting, or the Economic and Social Impacts of Coffee in Emerging Markets. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the scholarship website for full guidelines and instructions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>7. Getting Real About Distracted Driving Scholarship<\/strong><em> \u2013 still time to apply in 2024!<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9544676 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"reducing entitlement \u2014 driving to the rescue\" width=\"912\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/woman-driving.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C532&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>December 31st, 2024.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,500<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Students attending, planning to attend, or continuing a program at a university<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Getting Real About Distracted Driving Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One of the more random scholarships, this one asks applicants to use their humor to make a safety announcement. Take the pledge to not text and drive and create an ad to encourage others to do the same! Your advertisement should emphasize the dangers of distracted driving.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>8. American Quarter Horse Foundation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10735646 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Pinto horse in barn\" width=\"912\" height=\"684\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/pinto-horse-1.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C684&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>January 15, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> Up to $50,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Those studying Equine Welfare, Genomics, Infectious Diseases, Microbiome of the Horse, or nutrition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Quarter Horse Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We heard about this scholarship on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lend EDU<\/a>. Official directions will be added once the application is open, but it\u2019s a one-year grant. The amount awarded varies on what you\u2019re studying.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>9. The Boren Awards Fellowship and Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11320333 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"A passport next to a globe\" width=\"912\" height=\"798\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Passport-and-Globe-e1708020968557.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C798&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Deadline:<\/b> January 29th, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> Up to $25,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>U.S. graduate and undergraduate students, respectively, who are studying languages that are uncommon to learn in the US.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Boren Awards Fellowship and Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to study a language, studying abroad is the perfect opportunity. The Boren Awards has both a fellowship and scholarship where they will award money to students, preferably those willing to be abroad for 25 weeks.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>10. Our World \u2013 Underwater Scholarship Society<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-h2s-full-size wp-image-11323504 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"A scuba diver with a camera\" width=\"912\" height=\"698\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Scuba-Diving.jpg?w=912&amp;h=698&amp;crop=1&amp;resize=912%2C698&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>\u00a0January 31, 2025.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> Up to $30,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Scuba divers aged 21 to 26 who do not yet have a graduate degree<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our World \u2013 Underwater Scholarship Society<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Scuba divers, this is one scholarship that pays BIG, so you don\u2019t want to overlook it! If you want to pursue a career involving underwater life, this may be the scholarship for you. It applies to those interested in careers like underwater photography, marine biologist, scientific researcher, or conservation specialist. To get started, check out the requirements on their website and gather your letters of recommendation and proof of dive history.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>11. The \u201cI Have a Dream\u201d Scholarship\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10839855 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"woman in a bed sleeping\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/woman-in-a-bed-sleeping-.jpeg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C479&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline<em>:<\/em><\/strong> January 31, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,500<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> U.S. residents ages 14 and up<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <\/strong><a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\">I Have a Dream Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t pass up unusual scholarships with easy applications! Whether you have a dream goal or a strange dream last week, you can be rewarded for that! The I Have a Dream Scholarship will reward you for any dream you have. In 250 words or less, just answer the prompt, <em>\u201cWe want to know\u2026 what do you dream about? Whether it\u2019s some bizarre dream you had last week or your hopes for the future, share your dreams with us for a chance to win $1,500 for college.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>12. Scholarship for Aggressive Scholarship Applicants<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9771702 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"young woman happy with an ipad because she applied to fun, weird, random, and crazy scholarships\" width=\"912\" height=\"766\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Agressive-Scholarship-Application-Scholarship.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C766&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>February 3, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> All high school and college students<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Scholarship for Aggressive Scholarship Applicants<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Love<\/em> applying for scholarships? Debt.com wants to award students who have shown tenacity and courage in applying for ALL the free college money that is out there. This is one of the more obscure scholarships that awards persistence!<\/p>\n<p>All you have to do to enter is apply for TONS of scholarships. Don\u2019t worry. You don\u2019t have to win them! You just send in copies of all of your submission receipts to Debt.com, along with a letter saying a bit about yourself. Include your plans in life and how you felt submitting all those applications.<\/p>\n<p>Debt.com is purposefully vague with its rules to give students who seek the most scholarships the best chance of winning, but if you have questions, you can <a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\">contact them and ask away<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>13. Jeannette Rankin Foundation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10900231 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"college graduation\" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/graduation.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline<em>: <\/em><\/strong>February 16, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> Varies<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> Low-income women and non-binary students 35 and older looking to continue their education.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeannette Rankin National Scholar Grant<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Inspired by the first female congresswoman, the Jeannette Rankin Fund provides an unrestricted amount of grants to women ages 35 and above who have a low income and want to better their lives by attending university.<\/p>\n<p>The fund also has two other scholarships \u2013 <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Emerge Grant<\/a> and the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Tribal College Scholar Grant<\/a> \u2013 for those 25 and over.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>14. Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9771695 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"person holding a basket of vegetables\" width=\"912\" height=\"603\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Vegetarian-Scholarship.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C603&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline<em>: <\/em><\/strong>February 20th, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> One award of $10,000 and six awards of $5,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> Graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted veganism in their schools and\/or communities<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <\/strong><a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is one of the unusual scholarships being offered in 2025. The Vegetarian Resource Group now awards $50,000 annually to high school students. Applicants will be judged on compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegan diet\/lifestyle. You must be graduating high school in the spring of 2025 to apply.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>15. Sweet and Simple Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10821365 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"person writing a list, perhaps of unusual scholarships\" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/writing-list.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>February 28th, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,500<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Ages 14 and up who are enrolled at an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sweet and Simple Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This may not be a weird scholarship, but it\u2019s definitely short and sweet. All you have to do is write 250 words about a gift you received and why it was meaningful to you \u2013 that\u2019s it!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>16. American Board of Funeral Service Education Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9771707 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"casket with flowers\" width=\"912\" height=\"608\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Funeral-scholarship.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C608&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> March 1st or September 1st (annually)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,500-$2,500 each (5+ winners every period \u2013 will vary on the number of applicants)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Undergraduate and Post Graduate students enrolled in funeral services or mortuary science programs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ABFSE National Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dying to get into the funeral business? Here is one of the odd scholarships available to you. In hopes of garnering applicants into the field of funeral and mortuary sciences, the American Board of Funeral Service Education has put together a scholarship program for undergraduate and <a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\">postgraduate students<\/a>. Applicants must have completed at least one full semester of coursework focusing on funeral and mortuary sciences to be eligible.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>17. Alzheimer\u2019s Awareness College Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10901154 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"hand holding a college diploma\" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/college-diploma-.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>March 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> Up to $5,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>College-bound high school seniors who have been affected by Alzheimer\u2019s disease or dementia<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alzheimer\u2019s Awareness College Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have been impacted by Alzheimer\u2019s disease, the Alzheimer\u2019s Foundation has an amazing scholarship opportunity. They award several winners up to $5,000. Your submission may be in the form of a written or video essay. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the website for full guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>18. Tall Clubs International Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10901252 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"man outside with a measuring stick who is tall enough for one of the unusual and obscure scholarships for men above 6 feet 2 inches\" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/man-with-measuring-stick.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>March 1st, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> Incoming freshmen who are at least 5\u201910 (female) and 6\u20192 (male)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tall Clubs International Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can actually get a scholarship for being tall! If you fit the requirements, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">head on over to the website and fill out an application<\/a> (the application window opens on January 1, 2025). There are a few <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">important dates to be aware of<\/a> in the scholarship process, so be sure to mark them on your calendar.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>19. Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9771704 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"blank greeting card with flowers in background\" width=\"912\" height=\"602\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Greeting-card-scholarship.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C602&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>March 3rd, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $10,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Must be 14 years or older at the time of entry and be enrolled in High School, College, University, or home school program that results in a degree or diploma<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Have a knack for drawing? One of the fun and random scholarships you can apply to is The Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship. This scholarship\u00a0is designed to give high school and collegiate-level students the opportunity to design an original greeting card. All artwork must be original. It can include photography and graphic design. Non-winning greeting cards may still be selected for publishing. In this case, the artist will be compensated.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>20. Doodle for Google Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10837187 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"a samsung tablet showing google, one of the sponsors of silly scholarships for college like the Google for Doodle scholarship\" width=\"912\" height=\"608\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/google-on-samsung-tablet.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C608&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>Check back for the 2025 deadline to be announced (last year\u2019s deadline was in March)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $5,000 for finalists, $55,000 grand prize scholarship + $50.000 tech package for school<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> All students K-12 (including homeschool)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Doodle for Google<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do you like silly scholarships? Try Doodle for Google. Every year, Google chooses a theme, and students are encouraged to draw a logo based on the entry. Five finalists will win a $5,000 scholarship plus some Google hardware and swag. If you score the main prize, you\u2019ll get a $55,000 scholarship, Google hardware and swag, a $50,000 technology package for your school or a non-profit of the winner\u2019s choice, and a trophy for you and your school. Additionally, a few winners will receive unique awards like the Biggest Smile Award or the Good Neighbor Award.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>21. National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11090420 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"kale and veggies in pan\" width=\"912\" height=\"669\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/green-chef.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C669&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>March 15th, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $2,500 to $10,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Undergrads studying the food industry &amp; graduate students pursuing a degree in supply chain<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This no-essay scholarship has been made possible with donors including Burger King and other restaurants. If you\u2019re looking for a restaurant-related degree, make sure you set your timers for March 15th!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>22. Gypsy Lore Society Young Scholars\u2019 Prize<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11063576 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"woman writing and holding a cup of coffee\" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/woman-writing.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>March 31st, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $500<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>History majors studying Romani studies that are undergrad students, grad students past their 1st year of study, or PhD students (up to three years after being awarded the degree)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gypsy Lore Society Young Scholars\u2019 Prize<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This one may not be weird, but it\u2019s definitely one of the more obscure scholarships. The Gypsy Lore Society Young Scholars\u2019 Prize was created to support those studying Gypsies and Travelers in Romani culture. If you\u2019d like to apply, you must write a paper between 30 and 40 double-spaced pages about Romani studies.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>23. National Potato Council Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9771726 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"yellow potatoes on ground\" width=\"912\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Potato-Scholarship.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C600&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>TBA (Application window opens April 2025)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $10,000 (one winner)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Graduate students conducting research for the benefit of the potato industry<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\">National Potato Council Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Interested in conducting research on potatoes? Here is one of the weird and obscure scholarships available to you. The National Potato Council provides annual funding to graduate research students who exhibit both leadership qualities and overall academic prowess.<\/p>\n<p>The winner is selected based on a number of criteria, including academic achievement, leadership abilities, potato-related areas of graduate study, and more. Awards are typically dispersed in August of each year and are applicable to both fall and spring semesters.<\/p>\n<p>This also made <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scholarships.com<\/a>\u2018s roundup of the weirdest scholarships!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>24. Duck Tape \u201cStuck at Prom\u201d Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9410933 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"teen girl holding up duct tape to her prom date\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/duck-tape-scholarship.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C479&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong><strong><em> Be on the lookout in Spring 2025<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Awards:<\/strong> $10,000 for Best Dress (one winner) + $10,000 for Best Tux (one winner), <em>plus<\/em> 8 Tux and Dress runner-up prizes that include $500 cash scholarships and Duck Brand prize packs ($100 value each).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Students 14 years of age or older who attend a high school or home school association during the 2024 \u2013 2025 calendar year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Duck Tape \u201cStuck at Prom\u201d Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When it comes to out-of-the-box, weird scholarships, this one takes the cake! To be eligible for this scholarship, students just need to be enrolled in high school or a home association high school and create prom attire made entirely of duck tape!<\/p>\n<p>Since not every student can go to prom, you don\u2019t necessarily have to wear your creations to prom to participate. Creations will be judged on workmanship, originality, use of colors, accessories, and use of Duck Brand Duck tape. If you love strange scholarships, apply for this one!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>25. National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) Scholarships<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10521205 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Nurses Week photo\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Nurses-Week.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C479&amp;strip=all\"><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>Around March 15th, 2025 (TBA)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,000 \u2013 $15,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Black nursing students who are part of the NBNA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NBNA Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you become a member of the NBNA, you have access to over 20 scholarships!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>26. Superpower Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10901128 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"person wearing a superhero shirt as the Superhero scholarship is one of the odd, funny, and unique scholarships available to college students\" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/superhero-shirt.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>March 31st, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $2,500<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> U.S. students age 14 and up<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Superpower Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Looking for more funny and crazy scholarships? Channel your inner hero and let the Superhero Scholarship know which superhero or villain you want to change places with for a day and why. You have 250 words or less to make your case!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>27. Boom &amp; Bucket\u2019s Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11081757 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"man dressed in graduation attire\" width=\"912\" height=\"553\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/boom-and-bucket-scholarship.png?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C553&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> March 31, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,000 paid directly to the school as a tuition payment<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> Students pursuing a heavy machinery-themed program who are already enrolled in school or plan to in the next 12 months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Boom &amp; Bucket\u2019s Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To enter this unique scholarship, students who study, or plan to study, heavy machinery-themed program have the choice of either writing a 500-word essay or filming a 2-minute video about who they are and what makes them excited about their field of study.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>28. Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9878684 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"person typing on laptop while looking at information on a cellphone\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/typing-on-laptop.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C479&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>April 1st, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $15,000 maximum per year (one winner every two months)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> Current college students with financial need who participate in progressive movements for social change<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have a passion for activism and peace, the Davis-Putter Scholarship may be for you. You have to write a personal statement of 1,000 words about something you\u2019re passionate about getting justice for in your community.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>29. Worthy Women\u2019s Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10900821 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"woman on computer, perhaps applying to unique or weird scholarships\" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/woman-on-computer.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>April 1st, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,000 \u2013 $2,500<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Women students age 30 and older<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Worthy Women\u2019s Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This may be one of the more overlooked scholarships, but it\u2019s so easy to apply that it\u2019s worth your time. With this scholarship, you\u2019ll choose one of three prompts about a dream, guidance, or culture and write about it in 300 \u2013 500 words.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>30. The Redhead Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11323486 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"A redhead with a camera, perhaps studyihng thanks to odd scholarships for redheads\" width=\"912\" height=\"606\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/redhead-with-a-camera.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C606&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>April 4, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $500 for grand winner (up to $5,000 in prizes)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>High school juniors and seniors with red hair<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Redhead Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Natural redheads are some of the rarest people on the planet, and one of the obscure scholarships they can apply for is The Redhead Scholarship. Applying is super easy. You just need to submit some current and childhood photos along with a personal statement and your transcript.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>31. Asparagus Club Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11099988 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"cutting asparagus\" width=\"912\" height=\"608\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/cutting-asparagus-.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C608&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>April 15th, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> Scholarships start at $1,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Full-time enrolled rising college freshman through postgraduate studies who have a GPA of at least 2.5 and a major in Business, Food Management, IT, or other with the intent to pursue a career in the independent grocery industry<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asparagus Club Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Want to pursue an education in the grocery industry? Founded in 1909, the name\u00a0Asparagus Club was selected for the group to symbolize the concept that one single tip of asparagus standing alone would fall. When tied together in a bunch, they could stand upright (we love a weird scholarship metaphor)!<\/p>\n<p>These strange scholarships are worth applying to! They are awarded for up to four semesters, provided that the recipient continues to meet eligibility requirements. Scholarship winners will be notified in early summer, and disbursements are usually made in August. The scholarship application window opens on January 15, 2025.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>32. The Cover Letter Mastery Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11350842 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"A student applying for scholarships for high school students\" width=\"912\" height=\"608\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Student-on-Computer.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C608&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>April 15, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $750<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate with at least a 3.0 GPA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Career Toolbelt\u2019s The Cover Letter Mastery Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Can you write a stellar cover letter? If so, consider applying for this scholarship that awards $750 to a student who demonstrates creativity, critical thinking, passion, and excellence in crafting a job-winning cover letter. You\u2019ll also need to submit a letter of recommendation, your transcript, and a real job posting that was the inspiration for your letter. The winner can use the prize toward tuition, books, or other education-related expenses.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>33. All About Education Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10901268 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"writing in journal\" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/writing-in-journal.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>April 30th, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $3,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>U.S. residents ages 14 and up<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All About Education Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you like random scholarships, try this one! All you have to do is write how $3,000 would make a difference and ease the stress of college tuition in 250 words or less.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>34. Crossword Hobbyist Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10075241 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"woman doing crossword puzzle as the crossword puzzle scholarship is one of the unusual, weird, obscure, and rare scholarships available to college students\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/woman-doing-crossword-puzzle.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C479&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>Anticipated May 2025 (TBA)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,000 (one winner) + a lifetime subscription to My Crossword Maker<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Current or incoming undergraduate students who are enrolled for the Fall 2024 semester<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Crossword Hobbyist Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do you enjoy puzzles? Why don\u2019t you try creating your own and apply to this unique and fun scholarship? The Crossword Hobbyist rewards one lucky winner for creating and submitting one 15\u00d715 newspaper-style crossword puzzle on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MyCrosswordMaker.com<\/a>. With so many crossword puzzles in existence, you can easily find some inspiration!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>35. Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA) Sony Pictures Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10901257 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"a video camera recording\" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/video-camera-recording.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>May 31, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $4,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Any full-time advanced program or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA pursuing a career in moving image archiving<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AMIA Sony Pictures Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These rare scholarships may make a difference when it comes to affording tuition. In 1,000 words, explain your education, work experience, career goals, and interest in archiving moving images for a chance to win the grand prize. The AMIA also has <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a $4,000 scholarship aimed at women<\/a> pursuing careers in audiovisual archiving.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>36. Fifth Month Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10901237 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"a number five table number\" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/table-5-with-vase.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>May 31st, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,500<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>U.S. residents ages 14 and up who are enrolled in an accredited postsecondary insitution<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fifth Month Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During the fifth month of the year, aka May, you can write in 250 words why the number 5 is so important. This may be a pretty weird scholarship, but it\u2019ll get you $1,500 if your silly (or serious) entry is chosen!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>37. Allied Health Scholarships<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10974182 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"an optometrist tool\" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/optometrist.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline<em>: <\/em><\/strong>Anticipated June 2025 &amp; November 2025 (Both TBA)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,000 for each semester entry<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> Ages 18 and up pursuing a degree in the allied health industry with a GPA of 2.5 or higher<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Allied Health Scholarships<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Aspiring allied health professionals, aka those who study optometry, dentistry, nursing, medicine, clinical psychology, and pharmacy, can apply. Simply write an essay of 500-1,000 words regarding why you want to join the allied health industry.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>38. Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10901009 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"ocean\" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/ocean.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>June 9th, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> Up to $1,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Worldwide students ages 11 through 18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For this impactful, not-so-weird scholarship, you\u2019ll be following the prompt, \u201cTell Your Climate Story\u201d. Answer how climate issues and solutions have affected you or your community. You can use any means of the arts to complete this prompt, including art, music, creative writing, poetry, dance, multimedia, and film.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>39. GoFoodservice Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10734576 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"cooking veggies in a pot for soup\" width=\"912\" height=\"608\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/cooking-veggies-in-a-pot-for-soup-.jpeg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C608&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> Anticipated June 2025 (TBA)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $500<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>High school or current college students who study Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GoFoodservice Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t overlook this obscure scholarship! All you have to do is write 500 words about why you became interested in seeking a Culinary or Hospitality career.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>40. CVS Health Minority Scholarship for Pharmacy Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9296752 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"outside of cvs pharmacy\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/cvs-pharmacy-black-friday.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C479&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline<em>: <\/em><\/strong>Anticipated June 2025 (TBA)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $8,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> US residents who are minorities (Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and\/or Pacific Islanders) enrolled in a pharmacy program with at least a 2.0 GPA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CVS Health Minority Scholarship for Pharmacy Students<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The CVS Health Minority Scholarship awards various students of color $8,000 to complete their pharmacy studies. Make sure you qualify with the requirements and submit any necessary transcripts and recommendation letters.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>41. BMTX Annual Financial Empowerment Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10731317 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"man holding $20 cash bills\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20-cash.jpeg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C479&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline<em>: <\/em><\/strong>July 11th, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,500<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> Any US citizen enrolled or has been accepted into an accredited university with a 3.0+ GPA.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BMTX Annual Financial Empowerment Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s never too late to complete your education, and this scholarship is perfect for anyone looking to attend college above high school age. On top of the essay and references, you\u2019ll need to submit a creative video.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve already grasped the role finances play in your life, you\u2019re one step ahead of applying for this unusual scholarship. You\u2019ll need to fill out the electronic application and record a 30-60-second video explaining how important financial empowerment is to your future. You\u2019ll also need to provide an unofficial transcript and proof of enrollment\/acceptance. Winners are announced in August.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>42. Flavor of the Month Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11313640 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"A scoop of homemade birthday cake ice cream that tastes like cake batter\" width=\"912\" height=\"629\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Birthday-Cake-Ice-Cream-Cake-Batter-Dessert.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C629&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline<em>: <\/em><\/strong>July 31st, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,500<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> U.S. residents ages 14 and up<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flavor of the Month<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Although this is kind of a weird scholarship, we couldn\u2019t be happier it exists. All you have to do is answer the question, \u201cIf you were an ice cream flavor, which would you be and why?\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>43. Calvin L. Carrithers Aviation Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10959298 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"spirit airline plane\" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/spirit-plane.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>August 15, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,000 each (four winners)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Aviation students who blog on a weekly basis about school, flight training, and interest in aviation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Calvin L. Carrithers Aviation Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Future pilots, you have to apply for this rare Calvin L. Carrithers Aviation Scholarship! You\u2019ll need to blog your progress weekly, which is actually a great way to document your school experience! Submissions for 2025 will be accepted starting on March 1st.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>44. Clubs of America Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10901211 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"books on library shelf\" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/library.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>August 31st, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> Undergrads with at least a 3.0 GPA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clubs of America Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here\u2019s another one of the random scholarships we\u2019ve found. Simply write about your career aspirations in at least 600 words. Although it\u2019s optional, you can also submit a YouTube video!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>45. AFSA 2nd Chance College Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9771735 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"water gushing from sprinkler\" width=\"912\" height=\"556\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Fire-Sprinkler-Scholarship.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C556&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>Anticipated August 2025 (TBA)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,000 each (5 winners)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> Citizens or aliens legally residing in the USA who have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AFSA 2nd Chance College Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fill out some basic information and answer a short, eight-question multiple-choice quiz about fire sprinkler safety. Winner selection is NOT based on financial need, GPA, or demographic criteria. Scholarship winners are <em>randomly<\/em> selected by a computer-generated drawing from among valid entries received.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>46. Tylenol Future Care Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10797320 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"2 boxes of tylenol PM\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/tylenol-PM.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C479&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline<em>: <\/em><\/strong>Anticipated August 2025 (TBA)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $5,000 \u2013 $10,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> Students pursuing a healthcare-related career like medical school, nursing, or pharmacy<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tylenol Future Care Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For over 30 years, the Tylenol Future Care Scholarship has been helping future healthcare workers jump-start their careers. Ten students will be chosen for $10K and 25 will be selected for $5K.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>47. Make Me Laugh Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10587796 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"two women with dogs sitting on bed laughing\" width=\"912\" height=\"501\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/friends-laughing.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C501&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>August 31, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,500<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>U.S. residents ages 14 and up<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Make Me Laugh Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not a weird scholarship but a hysterical one! Make these judges laugh in 250 words with a story that can be real or completely made up!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>48. Shout It Out Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10901084 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"woman shouting in mega phone, perhaps applying for the Shout It Out scholarship, one of the random and weird scholarships available to students\" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/woman-shouting-in-mega-phone.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>September 30th, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,500<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> U.S. residents ages 14 and up<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shout it Out Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In 250 words or less, what\u2019s one thing you feel like shouting to the entire world? If you didn\u2019t think you could get college funds by doing something as simple as this, we\u2019re glad to have found the right awesome yet weird scholarship for you!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>49. Digital Responsibility Don\u2019t Text and Drive Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10901102 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"person driving\" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/person-driving.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>September 30th, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> All U.S. high school and college students<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Responsibility Don\u2019t Text and Drive Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Take the pledge to never text and drive and explain why in 140 characters. If selected, you\u2019ll have to write an essay, and you may be selected for the scholarship.<\/p>\n<p>Digital Responsibility also sponsors other impactful, albeit strange, scholarships like the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">E-Waste Scholarship<\/a> where you must state, in 140 characters or less, the main reason one should care about e-waste. Another one is the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Privacy Scholarship<\/a> where you must explain how you are taking responsibility for your digital profile.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>50. Association For Iron &amp; Steel Technology (AIST) Steel Premier Intern Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10901224 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"steel worker\" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/steel-worker.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline<em>: <\/em><\/strong>Anticipated October 2025 (TBA)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $7,500 and a paid internship<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> Undergrad and grad students in North America majoring in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, data science, safety or industrial hygiene with at least a 2.5 GPA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AIST Foundation Steel Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have a strong interest in the iron and steel industry, AIST is offering both a scholarship and a paid internship! This way, you\u2019ll bulk up your resume while saving money for college.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>51. Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10886796 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Zombie Statue coming out of the ground, depicting one of the strange and weird scholarships, the Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship\" width=\"912\" height=\"670\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Zombie-Statue-e1657335626787.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C670&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline<em>: <\/em><\/strong>October 31st, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $2,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> Ages U.S.residents ages 14 and up<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Speaking of strange scholarships, have you heard of the Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship? Believe it or not, binging those zombie movies and shows is about to pay off! In 250 words or less, you have to answer the prompt of what you would do if your campus, including all your friends and the staff, have been taken over by a zombie apocalypse and what you would do to survive.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>52. Ludo Frevel Crystallography Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10900884 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"crystals and metals, one of the courses you can study thanks to random and unusual scholarships\" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/crystals-and-metals.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>Anticipated October 2025 (TBA)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $2,500<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Graduate students studying crystallography-related fields during 2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ludo Frevel Crystallography Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Calling all aspiring crystallographers who study crystals, metals, and more! You must apply to this Ludo Frevel Crystallography Scholarship if you\u2019re in a graduate program. It\u2019s one of the most helpful and unusual scholarships available to you!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>53. CME Beef Industry Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11050148 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"farmer with cows\" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/how-to-buy-a-cow.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> Anticipated November 2025 (TBA)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> 10 scholarships of $1,500 each<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Undergraduates pursuing a career in the beef industry (can study education, communications, production, research, or any other area involved with the beef industry)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CME Beef Industry Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to join the beef industry, the CME Beef Industry is looking to help you achieve your education. You\u2019ll need to write an essay, a letter of intent, and two letters of recommendation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>54. The Waggle Human-Pet Bond Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11374414 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Collin with her dog and a computer\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Collin-w_-Dogs-1.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C479&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline<em>: <\/em><\/strong>November 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> Full-time college students who are pet guardians<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waggle Human-Pet Bond Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Calling all college pet owners! Waggle doesn\u2019t want you to have to choose between affording school or paying for pet care. The Waggle Human-Pet Bond Scholarship was created to help college students have a little more wiggle room when it comes to juggling school and pet expenses.<\/p>\n<p>If you could use these funds for your pet\u2019s veterinary needs, apply by writing a 400-600 word essay outlining steps pet owners can take to prepare for emergency vet needs and thus prevent the surrender or euthanization of a pet due to financial limitations. Applications for 2025 are now open!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>55. The UNIMA-USA Puppetry Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11323483 size-large aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"A man acting with a puppet thanks to strange and weird scholarships awarded to those studying puppetry\" width=\"912\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Puppetry-Scholarship.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C600&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>December 1, 2025 (Applications accepted starting October 1, 2024)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,500<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>American puppeteers looking to study puppetry outside the U.S.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNIMA-USA Puppetry Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Talk about strange scholarships! This offbeat scholarship is for those with a passion for puppetry! Apply for it if you\u2019ve ever wanted to take your puppeteer skills to the next level by studying abroad in places like Prague, London, or Paris! Winners will be announced in January 2026.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>56. Francis Ouimet Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10900358 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"two people golfing on a course thanks to random scholarships \" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/golfing-on-a-course.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>Anticipated December 2025 (TBA)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,500 \u2013 $15,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Senior high school or college students who have worked in Massachusetts golf courses for 2+ years<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Francis Ouimet Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019ve worked 2+ years in a Massachusetts golf course, you\u2019re eligible for this Francis Ouimet Scholarship. Applications are now open, and the amount you\u2019re rewarded varies.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>57. Alice W. Rooke Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10900362 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"doctors looking at xray\" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/doctors-looking-at-xray.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong><em>Varies, but email <strong>AliceWRookeScholarship@NSDAR.org<\/strong> for specific information.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> One-time $5,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Pre-med graduates studying to become a doctor<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alice W. Rooke Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This scholarship is for those who have already graduated as pre-med students and are attending or have been accepted to an accredited medical or osteopathic school, college, or university. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DAR.org<\/a> also has a variety of other scholarships for those in the medical field to check out.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>58. Imagine America Foundation Scholarship for Adults<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10900832 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"students hanging out perhaps applying for unusual or weird scholarships\" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/students-hanging-out.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <em>Varies, but applications are open now.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Aspiring students 19 and older<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Imagine America Foundation Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you put college on hold or couldn\u2019t immediately attend, this scholarship is here to help. Imagine America also provides scholarships for high school students, military members, and those interested in trade school.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>59. The Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10897401 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"college classroom with books open on a table\" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/college-classroom.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline<em>: Varies<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> Up to $10,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> Adult students looking to attend college who are past high school age<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s never too late to complete your education, and this scholarship is perfect for anyone looking to attend college above high school age. On top of the essay and references, you\u2019ll need to have a clearly defined career goal and objective, which isn\u2019t too hard if you\u2019re eager about what you\u2019re studying! You\u2019ll need to answer two essay questions with two references. Contact EWI for more information.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>60. James Allen Cox Foundation Student Photojournalists Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10073339 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"man taking photos, perhaps thanks to one of the random scholarships available to students in 2024\" width=\"912\" height=\"608\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/person-taking-photos.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C608&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline<em>: <\/em><\/strong>Anticipated November 2025 (TBA)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $2,500 (6 winners) + Digital SLR Cameras (5 winners)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> College and graduate students<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Allen Cox Foundation Student Photojournalists Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re studying photojournalism, this random scholarship is for you. One graduate student will be awarded the scholarship money for video work, and four undergraduate college students will be awarded scholarship money for video work and one for still photography.<\/p>\n<p>If high school students want to put their photography to the test, five high school students will be given a Digital SLR Camera for a still photography entry. Note that high school students will not get any monetary rewards.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>61. AACT John Kitt Memorial Scholarship for Candy Technologists<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11323497 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"A plate of candy lollipops\" width=\"912\" height=\"562\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Candy-Lollipops.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C562&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>Anticipated May 2025 (TBA)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $2,500<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> College sophomores, juniors, and seniors in 2024-2025 with a 3.0 GPA and a demonstrated interest in confectionary technology<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The John Kitt Memorial Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>How sweet is this fun scholarship? If you have a future career in candy, consider submitting an application! You\u2019ll need a letter of recommendation and a demonstrated interest in confectionary technology.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>62. STARFLEET Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><em><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9669418 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Star-Trek the original series and one of the random scholarships available in 2025\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Star-Trek-The-Original-Series.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C479&amp;strip=all\"><\/em><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>Anticipated June 2025 (TBA)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> Varies (multiple recipients)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>STARFLEET members studying engineering, technology, medicine, veterinary sciences, the arts, business, or education at a college, technical school, or community college.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">STARFLEET Scholarships<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Calling all Trekkies! Fans of Star Trek who belong to STARFLEET are eligible for some odd scholarships. There are 5 scholarships being awarded in various areas of study. You must have belonged to STARFLEET for at least a year to be considered. Be prepared to write an essay and submit letters of recommendation.<\/p>\n<p>Not part of STARFLEET? There are <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">two scholarships available to non-members<\/a>, including one for women in STEM fields!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>63. Arizona Business and Professional Women\u2019s Foundation Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10900795 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"student working on a laptop thanks to some weird, unique, strange, and random scholarships\" width=\"912\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/student-on-laptop-.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C570&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>Anticipated November 2025 (TBA)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> Varies<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Women who are Arizona residents ages 19 and older<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arizona Business and Professional Women\u2019s Foundation Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This scholarship allows Arizona women to return to community college to complete their goals. Recipients are required to attend one Arizona BPW Foundation per year.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>64. Tallo\u2019s College Scholarships<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8918859 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"college students applying for unusual, strange, and weird scholarships\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/college-students.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C479&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tallo<\/a> has a series of scholarships you can gain access to when you make an account. They\u2019ve matched $20 billion in scholarship money which has covered tuition, books, room and board, and more. Don\u2019t miss out on any of their opportunities!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>65. Appily<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9901041 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"College students headed to class thanks to some unusual, weird, and random scholarships\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/College-students.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C479&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Appily<\/a> is a platform where students can find colleges that are the right fit, connect them, and supply unusual and random scholarships that will help them make this a reality. It\u2019s all the tools you need in one convenient place!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>66. Adobe Creative Scholarships<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10253212 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"woman assisting student using laptop\" width=\"912\" height=\"648\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/adobe-creative-cloud.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C648&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe Creative<\/a> actually offers eight scholarships and fellowships (yes, 8!) to support the dreams of all ages and backgrounds. Check out their website to see which one is for you, and a few are already open!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>67. PSAT National Merit Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10816186 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"student taking test\" width=\"912\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/student-taking-test.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C532&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<p>Many people write off the practice SATs every high school student takes as merely practice, but you could be rewarded for a good score! Students in their junior year are eligible to receive the National Merit Scholarship based on their scores on the PSAT. To learn more and how to be eligible, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check out their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9917335 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"man celebrating graduation\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/graduate-whos-excited.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C479&amp;strip=all\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"contentwrap\">\n<h3 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>One last Hip Tip!<\/strong>\u00a0<a rel=\"false noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Unigo<\/a> is a great place to search for other unusual college scholarships besides the ones listed above.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>They have a <em>huge<\/em> database with millions of different random scholarships available. Plus, it\u2019s free to sign up! They provide helpful <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">college reviews<\/a>, have a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">student loan finder<\/a>, publish <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">informative articles<\/a>, and more. They offer other awesome resources that allow students to make the best decisions about college.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Already a college student? Take advantage of <a>over 100 college freebies and discounts<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In need of some random scholarships? Here are some unique and weird scholarships for college that are available in 2025! Looking for unusual scholarships for college students in 2025!? 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