When you are thinking about going to school―you might get scared with all of the money that it will cost. But, you should not be afraid. There are many scholarships that are available to people. You just have to be willing to look for them! Here are a list of the 10 strangest scholarships. They may be strange, but if they give you money to go to college―they seem like more helpful scholarships. Take a look at these cool scholarships.


10 Weirdest Scholarships That Really Exist

10 Weirdest Scholarships That Really Exist


1) Potato Scholarships

If you are a senior that is studying that has something to do with potatoes, you could be awarded up to $2,000 for heading research that has to do with taters.

2) Being Left-handed

If you are left-handed, there are many scholarships that are available to you. Many consist of writing an essay about being left-handed.

3) Being tall

If you are tall, you can earn over $3,000 for college. All you have to do is write and essay about what it is like being tall.

4) Drinking Milk

If you are good at sports and community service―while sporting a milk mustache―you can earn a scholarship!

5) Smelling

There is actually a scholarship that tests how well that you smell! However, it is for post-graduate students studying smell, but if you ever major in that―remember that scholarship.

6) Skater

If you like to skate―and you have a GPA of at least 2.5―you can earn the skating scholarship. There is a $5,000 scholarship available to those who skate.

7) Predicting the future

This is a great scholarship that helps students predict the future. This scholarship encourages students to pursue careers in economics.

8) Duct Tape Prom Dress

This one is for those that have an eye for design. If you create the winning prom dress―made out of only duct tape―you will walk away with $2,000 for college.

9) Being Short

If you are short―you can get a scholarship! All you have to do is write and essay about being short.

10) The best apple pie

You can get up to $20,000 for college. All you have to do is have the best recipe for apple pie. There is nothing more American than a scholarship and apple pie! It's as easy as pie!

These scholarships are weird, but if you can qualify for any of them―then congrats to you! If you are worried about financing your education, don't! As you can see, there are many ways to get money to be able to go to college. It just takes time to be able to find scholarships that you are eligible for.

 
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