Wacky Scholarships – Free Education Funding For The Weirdest Reasons!

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Although plenty of high school and college students in the US qualify for scholarships every year, athletes and academics obviously get more preference. If you are neither, there is no reason to fret – because you may be just the perfect person for wacky scholarships. Just as the name suggests, your weird and wacky abilities may actually earn you enough money to pay for your education.

So, what exactly are wacky scholarships? Since the Webster dictionary is yet to include this term, it is best to go with the accepted definition of the term found online: free funding for high school or college education obtained on the basis of odd or unique personal characteristics, weird or strange interests or hobbies, or unique skills or talents.

Scholarships

Wacky scholarships available for high school and college students keep increasing each year. However, most of these scholarships go unclaimed as students remain unaware of them and thus fail to apply for them. Free funding for being red-headed, left-handed or good at playing poker are just a few of the innumerable scholarships handed out every year to aid students in paying for the escalating costs of education.

Do You Qualify For Wacky Scholarships?

These wacky scholarships offer you an interesting and unbelievably simple way to creatively fund your high school or college education. Here are some interesting, weird and – of course – wacky reasons why you may qualify for this scholarship.

  • There are lots of wacky scholarships available based on your personal characteristics. So if you are a natural red-head, really short, very tall or hopelessly overweight, there may be a scholarship waiting for you.
  • If you are an expert skateboarder or bowler or skilled in knitting, you can use these skills to pay for your education.
  • Wacky scholarships are also available for creatively talented students – be it art designing or writing poetry.
  • If you are a die-hard vegetarian, you can win about $5000 in scholarship simply by writing an essay about being a vegetarian.
  • Do you suffer from medical conditions like asthma? Most students are unaware that wacky scholarships are also available for certain medical conditions.
  • Are you one of twins or triplets? If yes, you and your sibling may qualify for a scholarship for just being family.
  • Did you know that expert duck-calling skills can get you about $1,500 in scholarships?
  • Do you have a unique last name? Then be sure to check out if you can get a scholarship for that. For instance, a last name like Zolp can earn you a full scholarship to the Loyola University.
  • This surely has to be the weirdest one. If you are a high school athlete and if milk is your favorite beverage, you might just win $7,500 in scholarship.

Students who possess such unusual and unique skills must seriously consider applying for any of the wacky scholarships out there. Agreed – these weird scholarships are not really traditional in the academic sense; but the free money is real. So why not take some time to find out if scholarships are available for your unique talents? After all you never know what wacky scholarships you may find. Simultaneously student should also start early in applying for other conventional sources of funding. 2013 Scholarship Guide is the best resource in these.

113 Comments on “Wacky Scholarships – Free Education Funding For The Weirdest Reasons!”

  1. 1: Mackenzie Billings said at 8:08 pm on July 8th, 2009:

    Please send me info on the wacky scholarships available and how and where to apply.

  2. 2: Stacie Draper` said at 8:31 pm on July 9th, 2009:

    I am a natural redhead and I was wondering if there are any wacky scholarships for that.

  3. 3: Cody said at 12:23 pm on July 14th, 2009:

    Where are the scholarships addresses for overweight students and asthma sufferers? Thank you!

  4. 4: Brian said at 7:22 pm on July 25th, 2009:

    Are there any scholarships available for some one who earned a Bachelors Degree Magna Cum Laude in Music Education and is now pursuing a secondary education level teaching credential?

  5. 5: Joe said at 7:44 pm on August 6th, 2009:

    Why would you pay for school when there is like a billion scholarships available.

  6. 6: Atalel Wassie said at 8:38 am on August 10th, 2009:

    I am graduated from Arbaminch University with BSC in Meteorology.Even if I have adream to proceed my Msc in this field of study and related fields,I can’t find access to do that.To make my dreams real,your recognition in any aspects that make me very chanceful are grerat.

  7. 7: Rachel said at 8:32 pm on August 16th, 2009:

    Where can I sign up?

  8. 8: Zach McAfee said at 5:53 pm on September 5th, 2009:

    Where do I apply for red headed scholarship? I am a natural red head. Thanks!

  9. 9: Samantha Sweeting said at 7:12 pm on September 14th, 2009:

    I have red hair, blue eyes and I’m a farm girl.

  10. 10: Joshua Guallett said at 2:43 pm on September 18th, 2009:

    Please send me info on the wacky scholarships available and how and where to apply.

  11. 11: Joy said at 11:40 pm on September 21st, 2009:

    Would appreciate any info on scholarships for tall, red-headed, blue-eyed girls.

  12. 12: Bianca Williams said at 7:53 pm on September 24th, 2009:

    hello, how do i apply for the beef eaters scholarship?

  13. 13: Rachel Siner said at 2:53 pm on September 28th, 2009:

    i am a natural redhead looking for college money. please email me information! thanks!

  14. 14: Ashley Torres said at 2:51 pm on September 29th, 2009:

    I would be very greatfull if you could send me info on this =D

  15. 15: Olivia said at 2:08 am on October 5th, 2009:

    where do I apply for a scholarship for being a twin?

  16. 16: Kieran Popp said at 6:45 pm on October 6th, 2009:

    Where can I get these? That is all I want to know. Not about being an athlete and loving milk, which makes no sense what so ever.

  17. 17: Brittany said at 2:06 am on October 8th, 2009:

    please send me some scholarship information on cheerleaders or blue eyes :) or if you find any blonde one ;) haha Thank you!!

  18. 18: Arik said at 4:29 pm on October 19th, 2009:

    I am currently a freshman in college. Please send me information on wacky scholarships. I am over 6 foot 2 inches. Thank you!

  19. 19: savannah said at 11:46 pm on October 24th, 2009:

    Where do i apply for the natural redhead scholarship?

  20. 20: Courtney Gonzalez said at 2:00 am on October 29th, 2009:

    I am left handed, have indian, and mexican. Do yall give scholarships for those? I am very interested on how to obtain information on these things.

  21. 21: Jamie said at 8:39 pm on October 29th, 2009:

    I am a full blooded natural red head and I am having trouble getting funds for college where can I find the wacky scholarship?

  22. 22: Katie said at 3:38 am on October 30th, 2009:

    Hey i am currently a senior and just found out that the valedictorian scholarships have been cut out so any help on any scholarships would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much!

  23. 23: Antionette said at 1:10 pm on November 5th, 2009:

    I can push all of my joints out of place. It is very weird because if I do it too much my bones and muscles will lock causing me to be paralized only for a few seconds. I’m a great swimmer because of this. :)

  24. 24: Alexandra said at 6:45 pm on November 7th, 2009:

    Where can I apply for the wacky scholarships? Please send me the info!!!!

  25. 25: jennifer said at 11:44 pm on November 10th, 2009:

    these are reqlly wacky things. you have allready encouraged many ppl.

  26. 26: Norma Sepulveda said at 12:48 am on November 11th, 2009:

    Please send an application or more information on how to apply for this scholarship. Send me info. Please.

  27. 27: Emily DiCenso said at 1:50 am on November 11th, 2009:

    Where can i get more information. I am tall and a natural red head

  28. 28: Lauren said at 10:47 pm on November 11th, 2009:

    Where can I learn more about the red-headed scholarship?

  29. 29: Lexy said at 4:56 pm on November 12th, 2009:

    Can I please have info on the wacky scholarships.

  30. 30: Cori said at 12:56 am on November 20th, 2009:

    I would like you to please send me some information on this scholarship.

  31. 31: JoAnna said at 12:11 am on November 24th, 2009:

    Please send me some more information about the red head scholarships. Any other info is greatly appreciated.

  32. 32: Keriiii said at 12:51 am on December 1st, 2009:

    i would like more unformation for maybe an under privlaed teen who works and pays thier own bills.. goes to night school day school and impact and who can work on cars and skate board any thing like this would be great to know on thankies –Keri

  33. 33: Jayzlin said at 2:55 am on December 7th, 2009:

    I am a natural redhead and I’m short. Please send me information about red head shcolarships. Thank you.

  34. 34: Brandi said at 2:21 am on December 9th, 2009:

    I’d like info on these “Wacky” Scholarships please…

  35. 35: Alyssa said at 7:49 am on December 15th, 2009:

    I am a natural red head who is an art major.. Could I get some information on that please?

  36. 36: Jennifer said at 12:24 am on December 28th, 2009:

    I am a natural redhead and have asthma. Where can i find a scholarship for these things?

  37. 37: Taffeta said at 9:11 pm on January 3rd, 2010:

    I’d really like more information about how to find scholarships for redheads. Thanks

  38. 38: christina said at 8:26 pm on January 7th, 2010:

    Hey!!!
    i was wondering do you have a scholarship for a redhead and for being a twin and short???

  39. 39: Grace said at 11:31 pm on January 7th, 2010:

    I’m a redhead!!! And I can’t find the redhead scholarships that everyone refers to. Can you please email me the info?

  40. 40: April said at 8:28 pm on January 8th, 2010:

    I am a natural redhead, I was wondering if there was a scholarship for that.
    please notify me with anything.

  41. 41: Liz said at 11:42 pm on January 10th, 2010:

    I’m a natural redhead and a twin Where can I apply for scholarships that include both of these characteristics.I havent been able to find any scholarships.

  42. 42: Ali said at 7:56 pm on January 19th, 2010:

    I have Brown hair, Blue eyes and am considered overweight. Where can i find scholarships for that?

  43. 43: Timber said at 2:15 am on January 20th, 2010:

    I am a short redhead. I could use the red-head or short scholarship but have no idea where to find it. Would you please mail me any information you have?

    Thank you.

  44. 44: ashley hedgecock said at 5:39 am on January 21st, 2010:

    can you please send me information on scholarships for short redheads and anything else please and thank you

  45. 45: Courtney Pettit said at 11:57 pm on January 24th, 2010:

    please send me information on the wacky scholarships. Where do I apply?

  46. 46: Abby Lucas said at 10:28 pm on January 26th, 2010:

    I am natural redhead send me info on the scholarships available. :]

  47. 47: amber said at 3:52 am on January 27th, 2010:

    I’m a natural redhead and I would really appreciate some help finding the scholarship or scholarships for it. please and thanks!

  48. 48: Kayla said at 11:38 pm on January 30th, 2010:

    I am a natural redhead with blue eyes and I tan easily and do not burn. I am a belly dancer and have a 3.90 GPA and a class ranking of 13th of 205. I take AP Calculus and English classes, honors classes and was student of the month.

  49. 49: Mallory said at 10:39 pm on February 1st, 2010:

    I’m red headed! :)

  50. 50: Mallory said at 10:40 pm on February 1st, 2010:

    im a natural redhead and i need help paying for college!

  51. 51: Katie said at 4:39 am on February 2nd, 2010:

    Hey I would love some information on wacky scholarships!

  52. 52: Kayla said at 5:21 pm on February 2nd, 2010:

    i need information on how to get these scholarships. i want info on how and where to apply for some of these.

  53. 53: Michael said at 3:03 pm on February 3rd, 2010:

    hey im a red head and i have been looking for some red headed scholarship plz send me some links

  54. 54: Audreianna Lifto said at 3:29 am on February 4th, 2010:

    I’d like to get info on how to apply for these wacky scholarships please! Thanks

  55. 55: Lindsey said at 5:21 pm on February 4th, 2010:

    can you email me info about the redhead scholarship?? i can never find where to apply!

  56. 56: Tyler said at 5:02 pm on February 14th, 2010:

    I’d like some info please!

  57. 57: veneron yazzen said at 5:29 pm on February 14th, 2010:

    i wish to have these whacky applications to fill out, so i may stay in college. please, thx!!!

  58. 58: Nikki said at 8:50 pm on February 15th, 2010:

    Please send me a list of these scholarships

  59. 59: Christopher said at 5:04 pm on February 16th, 2010:

    Please send me links to the red hair scholarships, please.

  60. 60: KaylaB said at 9:08 pm on February 17th, 2010:

    need information on these please!

  61. 61: Raineia said at 2:32 am on February 23rd, 2010:

    I have terrible asthma and was wondering how to apply for the asthmatic wacky scholarship. Need links for this plz!

  62. 62: Jennifer said at 9:50 pm on March 1st, 2010:

    I would love information on scholarships regarding eye color (blue), hair color (red), singing abilities, and other things (knitting, reading, piano playing, babysitting) that seem to be hard to find… Thanks very much!

  63. 63: Kim said at 8:07 pm on March 6th, 2010:

    I’m a clarinet player and I’m looking for a scholarship.

  64. 64: denise powers said at 3:36 pm on March 16th, 2010:

    Need all the scholarships information for the students here in Georgia PTA

  65. 65: C. Lewis said at 6:52 pm on March 18th, 2010:

    I really need these links also. Its getting close to the year and I need all the money I can get. I’m a good, smart student, but the other kids keep beating me to the money. If you could e-mail me more links about wacky scholarships so I can apply to them as soon as possible that would be great.

  66. 66: mary said at 7:34 pm on March 18th, 2010:

    I want some info please!!!

  67. 67: Max T said at 4:19 am on March 25th, 2010:

    I am very interested in learning more about these scholarships, especially the blue eyes scholarship. Sign me up please!

  68. 68: Taylor Crouch said at 4:35 am on March 27th, 2010:

    Can I get some info on where to apply, and what the requirements are for these scholarships? I have some medical conditions that may help me out by wacky scholarships!

  69. 69: Erin Coffey said at 12:06 am on April 2nd, 2010:

    Please send me links for Wacky Scholarships. Overcoming adversity, and other unusual offerings are of interest. Thank you.

  70. 70: Koryssa Beebe said at 2:05 am on April 12th, 2010:

    please send me info for the wacky scholarships.

  71. 71: Laura Barker said at 8:57 pm on April 15th, 2010:

    Please send me some wacky scholarships :]]]]]

  72. 72: Andrea Robinson said at 7:55 pm on April 16th, 2010:

    May I have more info on these scholarships please?

  73. 73: Zach Erb said at 4:37 am on April 21st, 2010:

    I have naturally red hair and I need money for college. Please send me info…

    Thanks

  74. 74: Laura said at 6:40 am on April 22nd, 2010:

    Would love to know what kinds of wacky scholarships are avalible and how I can apply to them. Please and thank you!! :)

  75. 75: bianca said at 7:07 pm on April 25th, 2010:

    i need info !

  76. 76: tiffany said at 11:41 pm on April 27th, 2010:

    please can i have some links for these wacky scholarships! i need some money for college!

    thank you!

  77. 77: Stacy J. said at 12:34 am on April 29th, 2010:

    I would love to have information! I am a left handed red head, and the middle child! THanks for the help!

  78. 78: Melissa owen said at 2:28 pm on May 14th, 2010:

    I am looking for anytype of scholarship I could get, I have crazy blue eyes, asthma an I am also a vegetarian! If youcould send me a link or anything or any scholarship I would really appericate it, thanks!

  79. 79: Deborah said at 8:14 pm on May 17th, 2010:

    Please send me a scholarship list.

  80. 80: Charlyna Hamilton said at 1:49 pm on May 20th, 2010:

    Hello, I would love information regarding these scholarships. I’m really short, and I’m a die hard vegetarian. Please help me I need to get back in school this last year.

  81. 81: jessica Leonhard said at 8:53 pm on May 25th, 2010:

    I would love information. I am a natural redhead, and I have heard there are ways of getting scholarships for that. Thanks!! =)

  82. 82: Kristen LaPrade said at 12:57 am on May 30th, 2010:

    Please, Please help me! Without wacky scholarships i won’t be able to afford college! I would greatly appreciate info on these! Thanks!

  83. 83: Brenna said at 3:44 am on June 2nd, 2010:

    How do I apply and can you please send me more wacky scholarships!

  84. 84: Heather said at 1:22 am on June 28th, 2010:

    Please send me information on wacky scholarships! Thank you.

  85. 85: Diona said at 7:42 pm on July 12th, 2010:

    I would love to receive more information about the scholarship for red-heads. Thank you!

  86. 86: Alex said at 6:59 pm on July 14th, 2010:

    please send any information on scholarships….including redheads, blue eyes, and being left handed. thanks

  87. 87: Samantha said at 10:48 pm on August 2nd, 2010:

    I would like more information on how to apply for the scholarships.

  88. 88: Robin said at 8:22 pm on August 10th, 2010:

    Please send that info pronto! Need.college.now!

  89. 89: dawn said at 8:52 pm on August 10th, 2010:

    please send any information on scholarships ….. redheads, hazel eyes, singer.thank you

  90. 90: KASSIE said at 5:27 pm on August 12th, 2010:

    I AM A NATURAL REDHEAD IN NEED OF SCHOLARSHIPS. PLEASE HELP ME! THANK YOU.

  91. 91: Anna said at 6:32 pm on August 26th, 2010:

    i would love to get in on some of weird scholarships. Send me some info please

  92. 92: Ashley Kohler said at 11:50 pm on August 29th, 2010:

    Im a 17 year old graduate looking for as much financial help with school as i can. Please send me information on these scholarships, they look like something i can relate to.
    Thank you.

  93. 93: Morgan Cucciardo said at 3:30 pm on September 3rd, 2010:

    i need info on wacky scholarships! (:

  94. 94: Alexandra said at 12:29 am on September 8th, 2010:

    I would love some information on some of these wacky scholarships.

  95. 95: Katie said at 10:42 pm on September 15th, 2010:

    Are there any red hair scholarships or Irish citizen scholarships

  96. 96: joseph asher said at 6:27 pm on September 18th, 2010:

    would love to find out more info.

  97. 97: Megan Swanhall said at 4:04 pm on September 20th, 2010:

    Red head,blue eyes,freckles,bipolar

  98. 98: Gregg said at 5:24 am on September 24th, 2010:

    Hi:

    I am married with 2 kids….soon to be unemployed….looking for a scholarship to take an 8 week course that I believe will help me find a job in a field I really want to work in. The course cost $8,300. I have an MBA with a 3.75 GPA – but this course is specific industry experience I am looking for. Let me know if you know of a scholarship for someone like me.

  99. 99: Hannah said at 5:21 pm on September 24th, 2010:

    I would love to sign up for the wacky scholarships!

  100. 100: Tonya said at 7:22 pm on September 24th, 2010:

    Please send scholarship info for Blue Eyes

  101. 101: Victor Zaragoza said at 3:25 am on September 25th, 2010:

    I have really nice light hazel eyes their green blue and grey and a tint of yellow.

  102. 102: kaylee Larson said at 5:47 pm on September 25th, 2010:

    I am a natural red head and am looking for a scholarship that will support that. I plan to pay for college on my own and am looking for anything i can get!
    :)

  103. 103: kay said at 5:50 pm on September 25th, 2010:

    I want to know if there are any scholarships for having scoliosis and/or have been in the hospital with blood clots…..

    thanks!

  104. 104: David Rea said at 8:06 am on September 30th, 2010:

    I have blue eyes brown hair i have cp and have been awarded manager of the year for the past 4 years. I need a wacky scholarship.
    Please Help

  105. 105: faina carter said at 4:02 pm on September 30th, 2010:

    i have blue eyes, and im russian,i work at a farmers market, and i love pretty much anything, especally milk, can you please help me look for a scholarships.

    thank you

  106. 106: Angela said at 11:13 pm on September 30th, 2010:

    Please send me info on the redhead scholarship. :D Thanks

  107. 107: sarah simpson said at 2:53 pm on October 4th, 2010:

    im naturally blonde with blue eyes and pursueing a major in music education have any scholarships for me?

  108. 108: Isabella said at 7:04 pm on October 7th, 2010:

    I am multi- talented and would like to know more information. Please & Thank you!

  109. 109: Hope said at 7:13 am on October 8th, 2010:

    Where can we find these wacky scholarships?

  110. 110: Katarina Krusic said at 6:12 am on November 2nd, 2010:

    I would like to recieve some more informations on this blue eyes. perfect teeth. ADD. singer. brown hair. sceond toe bigger then first. i can twist my tongue. any wacky scholarship you have i would like the link for please :) thank you

  111. 111: Tanya said at 1:41 am on November 3rd, 2010:

    I am hopelessly overweight, right handed, natural brown hair, blue eyes, irish heritage, and im wiccan. Im pursuing a bachelors in nursing, and im currently an LPN if there are any scholarships that i may be qualified for im interested!! thanks so much

  112. 112: Megan said at 2:17 am on November 3rd, 2010:

    i have a unique last name and i have brown really curly hair and half blue half green eyes i have adhd

  113. 113: Hannah said at 4:22 am on May 25th, 2011:

    I am a natural blond and tall. I am pursuing a nursing career and am a graduating senior. I am one of seven children. I have played waterpolo. Any scholarships for me

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