{"id":5914,"date":"2018-02-20T20:45:15","date_gmt":"2018-02-20T21:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.autotradethemasters.com\/?p=5914"},"modified":"2025-05-15T12:52:36","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T12:52:36","slug":"weird-but-wonderful-college-scholarships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.autotradethemasters.com\/index.php\/2018\/02\/20\/weird-but-wonderful-college-scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"Weird But Wonderful College Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9411775 size-full skip-lazy lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/duck-tape-prom.jpg?resize=1024%2C538&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><a data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-config=\"beside\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re on the hunt for college funds, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegescholarships.org\/financial-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thousands of college scholarships<\/a> available based on academics, athletics, career, student need, and other general criteria. <em>BUT<\/em>, did you know that there are also some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/weird\/weird-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">weird<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/weird\/unusual-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">unusual<\/a> scholarships out there? \ud83d\ude31<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve rounded up a few of the college scholarships that make applying for money a LOT more fun (listed in order by <strong>application deadline<\/strong>). Plus, most of them require minimal or NO writing!<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-9408293\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>1.) Duck Tape \u201cStuck at Prom\u201d Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stuckatprom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9410936 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"587\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/prom-schol.jpg?resize=1024%2C587&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> Contest begins March 30th, 2022 and the deadline to enter is June 8th.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Awards:<\/strong> $10,000 for Best Dress (one winner) + $10,000 for Best Tux (one winner), <em>plus<\/em> 2 additional prize packs valued at $100 each for both runners up<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Students 14 years of age or older who attend a high school, home school association, or other school-sanctioned prom during the 2018 calendar year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stuckatprom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Duck Tape \u201cStuck at Prom\u201d Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To be eligible for this scholarship, students are challenged to <a href=\"https:\/\/stuckatprom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">create their own prom outfits<\/a> made entirely from Duck Tape, and then wear those outfits to the prom! Creations will be judged on workmanship, originality, use of colors, accessories, and use of Duck Brand Duck tape.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>2.) Fifth Month Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/all\/fifth-month-scholarship-2015\/1003835\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9408559 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"633\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/five.jpg?resize=1024%2C633&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> May 31st, 2022<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,500 (one winner <em>annually<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Students 13 years or older<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/all\/fifth-month-scholarship-2015\/1003835\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fifth Month Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>May the fifth be with you<\/em>\u2026 To enter this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/all\/fifth-month-scholarship-2015\/1003835\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fifth Month Scholarship<\/a>, submit an online written response (in 250 words or less) to this scholarship topic: \u201cMay is the fifth month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important. Be serious or be funny.\u201d Definitely an interesting one!<\/p>\n<p>On or about August 31st, a qualified panel of judges will select one potential winner based on the criteria of writing ability (25%), creativity (25%), originality (25%), and overall excellence (25%).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>3.) Flavor of the Month Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/our-scholarships\/flavor-of-the-month-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9408562 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/ice-cream.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> July 31st, 2022<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,500 (one winner)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Students 13 years or older<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/our-scholarships\/flavor-of-the-month-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Flavor of the Month Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To be eligible for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/our-scholarships\/flavor-of-the-month-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this <em>sweet<\/em> scholarship<\/a>, just\u00a0submit an online written response (in 250 words or less) to this question: \u201cIf you were an ice cream flavor, which would you be and why?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On or about November 30th, 2018, a qualified panel of judges will select one potential winner based on the criteria of writing ability (25%), creativity (25%), originality (25%), and overall excellence (25%).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>4.) Make Me Laugh Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/our-scholarships\/make-me-laugh-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9410848 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/lol-scholarship.jpg?resize=1024%2C685&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> August 31st, 2022<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,500 (one winner)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Students 13 years or older<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/our-scholarships\/make-me-laugh-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Make Me Laugh Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do you make people ROFL? Submit an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/our-scholarships\/make-me-laugh-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online written response<\/a> (in 250 words or less) to this question: \u201cWe don\u2019t want to know why you deserve $1,500 or how great your grades are, we simply want to LOL. Describe an incident in your life, funny or embarrassing (fact or fiction), and make us laugh!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On or about December 31st, 2018, a qualified panel of judges will select one potential winner based on the criteria of writing ability (25%), creativity (25%), originality (25%), and overall excellence (25%).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><del>5.) Common Knowledge Scholarship(s)<\/del><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><del><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cksf.org\/index.cfm?Page=Scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9410888 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/quiz.jpeg?resize=1024%2C620&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/del><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><del><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> Quizzes run from August through December<\/del><\/li>\n<li><del><strong>Award:<\/strong> Award amounts range from $250 to $2,500 (various winners)<\/del><\/li>\n<li><del><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>All U.S. high school, college, and graduate students are eligible (parents can compete, too)<\/del><\/li>\n<li><del><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cksf.org\/index.cfm?Page=Scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Common Knowledge Scholarship(s)<\/a><\/del><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Like trivia? If you\u2019re up-to-date on everything from books to movies to academic subjects, you can win anywhere from $250 to $2,500 just by taking quizzes! You can win a total of $5,000 from taking more than one quiz, and parents can even compete on behalf of their kids (but they have their own special quizzes to keep things fair). There are no essays, no applications, and no GPA requirements. Note that quizzes run from August through December (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cksf.org\/index.cfm?Page=AvailableScholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">calendar<\/a>).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>6.) Shout It Out Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/our-scholarships\/shout-it-out-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9410891 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"498\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/shout-scholarship.jpg?resize=1024%2C498&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> September 30th, 2022<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,500 (one winner)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Students 13 years or older<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/our-scholarships\/shout-it-out-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shout It Out Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Like making your voice heard or have something important to share? To be eligible for this scholarship, all you do is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/our-scholarships\/shout-it-out-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">submit a brief online written response<\/a> (in 250 words or less) to this question: \u201cIf you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On or about January 30th, 2019, a qualified panel of judges will select one one potential winner based on the criteria of writing ability (25%), creativity (25%), originality (25%), and overall excellence (25%).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>7.) Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/our-scholarships\/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9410913 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/survive.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> October 31st, 2022<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $2,000 (one winner)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> Students 13 years or older<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/our-scholarships\/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To be eligible for this odd <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/our-scholarships\/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Halloween-themed scholarship<\/a>, you\u2019ll need your braaaaiiiinnnnnnnssss (sorry, couldn\u2019t help it) to submit a quick, online written response (in 250 words or less) to this topic: \u201cImagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you\u2019d hide and the top-five things you\u2019d bring to stay alive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On or about February 28th, 2019, a qualified panel of judges will select one potential winner based on the criteria of writing ability (25%), creativity (25%), originality (25%), and overall excellence (25%)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>8.) Top Ten List Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/our-scholarships\/top-ten-list-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9410908 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/top-ten.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> December 31st, 2022<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,500 (one winner)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> Students 13 years or older<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/our-scholarships\/top-ten-list-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top Ten List Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This unique <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/our-scholarships\/top-ten-list-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top Ten List Scholarship<\/a> was inspired by David Letterman and his former top ten lists. To be eligible for this scholarship, just submit a quick online written response (in 250 words or less) to this topic: \u201cCreate a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship.\u201d This is your chance to show them what\u2019s truly special and different about you!<\/p>\n<p>On or about April 30th, 2019, a qualified panel of judges will select one potential winner based on the criteria of writing ability (25%), creativity (25%), originality (25%), and overall excellence (25%).<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><del><strong>9.) \u201cNo Essay\u201d College Scholarship<\/strong><\/del><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niche.com\/colleges\/scholarship\/no-essay-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9408538 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/no-essay.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline<em>:<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0<strong> CLOSED.\u00a0<\/strong>Sorry, gang! Try again next February 28th, 2019<\/em><br \/>\n<del>(apply once each month; new winner selected monthly)<\/del><\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $2,000 (one winner <em>per month<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong> All high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niche.com\/colleges\/scholarship\/no-essay-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">No Essay Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t like to write? The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niche.com\/colleges\/scholarship\/no-essay-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">$2,000 \u201cNo Essay\u201d Scholarship<\/a> is an easy scholarship as there is NO essay required! The scholarship can be used to 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><del><strong>10.) Mirror Messages Scholarship<\/strong><\/del><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dosomething.org\/us\/campaigns\/mirror-messages?source=ds_scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9408519 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/dosomething-mirror.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong><em>\u00a0<strong> CLOSED.\u00a0<\/strong>Sorry, gang! Try again next February 28th, 2019\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $2,000 (one winner)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Students between ages 13-25<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dosomething.org\/us\/campaigns\/mirror-messages?source=ds_scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mirror Messages Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dosomething.org\/us\/about\/who-we-are\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">DoSomething.org<\/a> launches campaigns throughout the year that challenge readers to make the world a better place \u2013 all without essays, GPA requirements, recommendations, or applications. And for each campaign you complete, you\u2019re <em>entered<\/em> to win <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dosomething.org\/us\/about\/easy-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scholarships<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dosomething.org\/us\/campaigns\/mirror-messages?source=ds_scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mirror Message scholarship<\/a> is geared towards spreading positivity in schools by posting encouraging notes in bathrooms.<\/p>\n<p>Note that you\u2019ll get one entry into the scholarship for every Mirror Message note you make. So if you make one note, you\u2019ll earn one entry. If you make 500 notes, you get 500 entries\u2026and so on.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><del><strong>11.)\u00a0 Shower Songs Scholarship<\/strong><\/del><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dosomething.org\/us\/campaigns\/shower-songs?source=ds_scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9408525 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/shower-playlist.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: CLOSED.\u00a0<\/strong><em>Sorry, gang! Try again next February 28th, 2019 <\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $2,000 (one winner)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Students between ages 13-25<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dosomething.org\/us\/campaigns\/shower-songs?source=ds_scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Shower Songs Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Love singing\u2019 in the shower? To be eligible for consideration for this DoSomething.org <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dosomething.org\/us\/campaigns\/shower-songs?source=ds_scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Shower Songs Scholarship<\/a>, all you need to do is to make a 5-minute-long shower playlist and then send it to friends so they can track their shower time \u2013 and in turn take shorter showers to help conserve water.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><del><strong>12.) Feeding Better Futures Scholarship<\/strong><\/del><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dosomething.org\/us\/campaigns\/feeding-better-futures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9408530 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/food.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><del><strong>Deadline: CLOSED.\u00a0<\/strong><em>Sorry, gang! Try again next February 28th, 2022<\/em><\/del><\/li>\n<li><del><strong>Award:<\/strong> $5,000 (one winner)<\/del><\/li>\n<li><del><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Students between ages 13-25<\/del><\/li>\n<li><del><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dosomething.org\/us\/campaigns\/feeding-better-futures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Feeding Better Futures<\/a><\/del><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><del>Want to help build a more sustainable future? In order to participate in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dosomething.org\/us\/campaigns\/feeding-better-futures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">$5,000 Scholarship Sweepstakes<\/a> from DoSomething.org, your solution needs to address one of the four following problems: food waste, hunger relief, food accessibility (food deserts), sustainable agriculture.<\/del><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><del><strong>13.) Sweet and Simple Scholarship<\/strong><\/del><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/our-scholarships\/sweet-and-simple-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9408531 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"718\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/gift.jpeg?resize=1024%2C718&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: Closed \u2013 <\/strong><em>February 28th, 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $1,500 (one winner)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Students 13 years or older<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/our-scholarships\/sweet-and-simple-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sweet and Simple Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To be eligible for this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/our-scholarships\/sweet-and-simple-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sweet and Simple Scholarship<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unigo<\/a> (a network of helpful information for college students), submit an online written response (in 250 words or less) to this topic: \u201cThink back and tell us about something you received as a gift and why it meant so much to you.\u201d<em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>On or about June 28th, 2018, a qualified panel of judges will select one potential winner based on the criteria of writing ability (25%), creativity (25%), originality (25%), and overall excellence (25%).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><del><strong>14.) Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship<\/strong><\/del><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/hip2save_c4db4_hip2save?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anrdoezrs.net%2Flinks%2F3278587%2Ftype%2Fdlg%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.gallerycollection.com%2Fgreeting-cards-scholarship.htm&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fhip2save.com%2F2018%2F02%2F20%2Fweird-wonderful-college-scholarships%2F&amp;event_type=click&amp;devicetype=desktop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9408537 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/draw.jpeg?resize=1024%2C614&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>CLOSED.\u00a0<\/strong><em>Sorry, gang! Try again next March 1, 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $10,000 <em>plus<\/em> a $1,000 prize for your school (one winner)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Must be 14 years or older at time of entry and be enrolled in High School, College, University, or Homeschool<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/hip2save_c4db4_hip2save?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anrdoezrs.net%2Flinks%2F3278587%2Ftype%2Fdlg%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.gallerycollection.com%2Fgreeting-cards-scholarship.htm&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fhip2save.com%2F2018%2F02%2F20%2Fweird-wonderful-college-scholarships%2F&amp;event_type=click&amp;devicetype=desktop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have a knack for drawing, <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/hip2save_c4db4_hip2save?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anrdoezrs.net%2Flinks%2F3278587%2Ftype%2Fdlg%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.gallerycollection.com%2Fgreeting-cards-scholarship.htm&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fhip2save.com%2F2018%2F02%2F20%2Fweird-wonderful-college-scholarships%2F&amp;event_type=click&amp;devicetype=desktop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">The Gallery Collection<\/a> is looking for you! To be eligible for <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/hip2save_c4db4_hip2save?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anrdoezrs.net%2Flinks%2F3278587%2Ftype%2Fdlg%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.gallerycollection.com%2Fgreeting-cards-scholarship.htm&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fhip2save.com%2F2018%2F02%2F20%2Fweird-wonderful-college-scholarships%2F&amp;event_type=click&amp;devicetype=desktop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">this scholarship<\/a>, submit an original photo, artwork, or computer graphics for the front of a greeting card.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><del>15.) Superpower Scholarship<\/del><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/our-scholarships\/sweet-and-simple-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9408540 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/superhero.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>CLOSED.\u00a0<\/strong><em>Sorry, gang! Try again next March, 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $2,500 (one winner)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Students 13 years or older<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/our-scholarships\/superpower-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Superpower Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To be eligible for this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/our-scholarships\/superpower-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Superpower Scholarship<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unigo<\/a>, you\u2019ll need to\u00a0submit an online written response (in 250 words or less) to this question: \u201cWhich superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On or about July 31st, 2018, a qualified panel of judges will select one potential winner based on the criteria of writing ability (25%), creativity (25%), originality (25%), and overall excellence (25%).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><del>16.) High School Senior College Scholarship<\/del><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afsascholarship.org\/high-school-contest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9408554 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/senior.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;strip=all\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>CLOSED.\u00a0<\/strong><em>Sorry, gang! Try again next April, 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> $2,000 (ten winners)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>High School Seniors\u00a0who are citizens or\u00a0aliens legally residing in the USA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details &amp; How to Apply:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.afsascholarship.org\/high-school-contest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">High School Senior College Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>How easy is this?! To enter this scholarship from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afsascholarship.org\/about-afsa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Fire Sprinkler Association<\/a>, simply read an essay on fire sprinklers and then answer a short 8 question multiple-choice quiz about it (you can even reference the essay as you answer). Winner selection is NOT based on financial need, GPA or demographic criteria and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afsascholarship.org\/high-school-contest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scholarship winners are <em>randomly<\/em> selected<\/a> by computer-generated drawing from among valid entries received at the conclusion of the contest period.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"contentwrap knockout default-blue\">\n<h2><strong>Other Helpful College Information:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unigo<\/a> is a great place to search for other college scholarships besides the one listed above as they have a <em>huge<\/em> database with millions of different scholarships available (it\u2019s free to sign up!). Plus, they provide helpful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/colleges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">college reviews<\/a>, have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/student-loans\/loanfinder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">student loan finder<\/a>, publish <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">informative articles<\/a>, and have other awesome resources that allow students to make the best decisions about college.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>More from Hip2Save\u2026<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/2017\/09\/13\/22-college-student-discounts-freebies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">22 College Discounts and Freebies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/2017\/05\/05\/10-thoughtful-unique-practical-graduation-gift-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Practical Graduation Gift Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/2016\/05\/23\/top-15-things-to-bring-to-college\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Top 15 Things to Bring to College<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Written by Mary for Hip2Save. Mary is a proud mom to 3 kids in Austin, TX, who thrives off Jesus, running long distance, bargain shopping, warm Texas weather, a yummy latte\u2026and a little Candy Crush from time to time. She also loves quality time with family &amp; friends and sharing great deals with others.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re on the hunt for college funds, there are thousands of college scholarships available based on academics, athletics, career, student need, and other general criteria. 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