Unusual College Scholarships

Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship

• The Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who enjoy skateboarding. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA and be planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate degree program upon graduation. Three $1,000 scholarships are awarded and one $5,000 scholarship is awarded to selected students.

  Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship
  PO Box 2054
  Jenkintown, PA 19046
  skateboardscholarship.org/about/

American Sheep Industry Make It With Wool Scholarship Competition

• The Make It With Wool Scholarship Competition is a chance for those who enjoy knitting, sewing or crocheting to compete at the national level for $1,000 and $2,000 scholarships. The contest is open to contestants age 12 and up, and each contestant must design and construct an original garment made entirely of wool or wool-blend material.

  Make It With Wool Scholarship Competition
  Box 175
  Lavina, MT 59046
  406-636-2731
  sheepusa.org/MIWW_Contest_Information

Kor Memorial Scholarship

• The Kor Memorial Scholarship is administered by the Klingon Language Institute and is open to students pursuing degrees in language studies. Undergraduate and graduate students must be nominated by their department chair or dean to be considered for the $500 award.

  Klingon Language Institute
  Kor Memorial Scholarship
  P.O. Box 634
  Flourtown, PA 19031 USA
  kli.org/scholarship/

Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship

• The Vegetarian Resource Group offers two $5,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who actively practice and promote vegetarianism in their school and community. Applicants must submit an essay outlining their commitment to a vegetarian lifestyle and how they promote vegetarianism to others.

  The Vegetarian Resource Group
  PO Box 1463
  Baltimore, MD 21203
  (410) 366-8343
  vrg.org/student/scholar.htm

Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest

• The Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest is open to all high school seniors. The only requirement for the contest is that students must adhere to the established contest rules regarding time limits and the type of calls that may be used. Scholarship awards range from $500 for fourth place to $2,000 to the winner.

  Stuttgart Arkansas Chamber of Commerce
  PO Box1500
  Stuttgart, AR 72160
  (870) 673-1602
  stuttgartarkansas.org/index.php?fuseaction=p0004.&mod=45

Duck Tape Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest

• The Duck Tape Stuck at Prom is open to all students age 14 are older who will be attending a high school prom. The contest awards scholarships ranging from $500 to $3,000 to the couple with the most creative prom attire made entirely out of Duck tape. Entires are judged based on construction, creativity, use of color, accessories and the amount of Duck tape used.

  "Stuck at Prom" Contest
  ShurTech Brands, LLC
  32150 Just Imagine Dr.
  Avon, OH 44011-1355
  duckbrand.com/Promotions/stuck-at-prom.aspx