Our article on Top 12 Weird Unknown Scholarships got an excellent reception among students and our regular visitors of the blog. Considering the interest shown by our readers and constant request of sequel I have finally thought of a presentation on more of weird unknown scholarships for you. Hope you would like the effort the way you appreciated the prelude:
1. The School Band and Orchestra Magazine Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to students who have written the best of essays. One of the recent essays which won the award was on the topic “How a Music Education Has made me a Better Student.” Are you good at music? If yes then do give a try!
2. Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship

Are you a vegetarian? Do you believe in promoting vegetarianism? Well, then this scholarship is for you. You get paid by way of scholarships for your beliefs. A scholarship amount of about $10,000 is awarded to a student who has promoted vegetarianism either in their school or community.
3. David Letterman Telecommunications Scholarship

It is a scholarship awarded on the basis of outstanding creativity to students by Ball State University. The Telecommunication students are required to submit a variety presentation about their project. This scholarship does not require the students to hold a minimum GPA for participation. An award of $10,000 is granted to students sponsored by the university’s famous alumnus.
4. The Discover Card Tribute Award

It is one of the easy scholarships to be awarded. All you need to have is a GPA of 2.75, showcasing a leadership attitude within your community at the time of facing a serious challenge. The scholarship program offers close to 10 awards of $25,000 and 300 $2,500 awards every year. What are you waiting for?
5. Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award

This award is offered to those who excel in leadership, community services, academics and sports and also sport a milk mustache. Milk does a lot of good both for your body and wallet isn’t it?
6. National Make It Yourself with Wool Competition

It is all about your favorite fabric ‘Wool’. If you have a flare for fashion and are good at designing woolen garments (100% or 60% blend) then it is high time that you participate in this competition.
7. The Tylenol Scholarship

Well, Tylenol not just relieves your headache but also your financial crisis in paying for your college education. Believe it or not, it is true. The Tylenol has distributed scholarships worth $250,000 to students across the nation.
8. The FBI Common Knowledge Challenge

Are you a person who loves collecting details about FBI? Well, then this challenge is for you. The FBI common knowledge challenge is about awarding a token gift of $250 to two high school students who will the quiz competition about FBI. I am sure you can make that.
9. The Calgon Take Me Away to College Contest

Open only for female applicants, this contest is open for students who need to answer two essay questions. Calgon, a body and bath products company offers $8,000 to students via this contest.
10. The Potato Industry Scholarship

If you are one who likes potatoes? Or even if you don’t, you can still apply for the Potato Industry Scholarship Program. An award of $2,000 is granted to two senior graduate students who are in the field of study related to potatoes.
11. The Fountainhead - The Ayn Rand Institute Contest

A scholarship reward of $10,000 is given to students who win the essay writing contest on The Fountainhead novel written by Ayn Rand. I wish I had such contest during my school days.
12. The American Welding Society Scholarships

This scholarship helps students who are interested in the craft of welding. This scholarship offers you the assistance needed to take up studies in welding, thermal spraying, brazing and soldering.
13. The Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Award

This scholarship is open to high school students, also to students who do not have a membership with elks. The scholarship amount varies between $1,000 to $15,000 offered to 500 students over a period of 4 years.
14. The Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contest

Scholarship offered to student authors in the field of science fiction. This scholarship is a blessing for Sci-Fi fans.
15. The American Association of Candy Technologists (AACT) Scholarship

A scholarship amount of $10,000 is offered to high school students interested in the confectionary technology.

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