If you need help paying for school, there are plenty of college scholarships out there.

In fact, weve already covered100 of them.

But were all about the unusual and out-of-the-ordinary here, so we wanted to dig deeper.

weird college scholarships

Creative Scholarships

Book learning isnt everything flex your creative muscles for these scholarships.

Enough small talk.Here are some waysto earn extra cash, without all of the social stuff.

(Note: There is an entry fee of $12.)

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No deadline is mentioned on the website.

This years deadline has passed, so check back later for the next years deadline.

The current assignment to create a meme using a product image from their site ends August 12, 2015.

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Deadline:Varies (check back each month for new contests).

Its noteworthy in that grades arent a factor.

Winner receives $10,000, second-place gets $5,000 and third-place gets $3,333.

8.Fifth Month Scholarship

Earn $1,500 by writing a letter to the number five.

Yep, you read that right:writing a letter to the number five.Doesnt get much weirder than that.

The winner gets $1,500.

Say it best in 250 words or less, and you’re able to win $1,500.

16.Jifs Most Creative Sandwich Contest

Want to get a jumpstart on your kidscollege fund?

(Runners-up each receive a $2,500 college fund).

How about, instead, you simply list out the 10 things that make you awesome?

There are no rules on what you might list, so put on your creativity cap and start bragging.

18.Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship

Ever picked up a Hallmark card and thought, I could do better?

Lets hear your stories!

(Preference is given to LPA members and their families, but non-members with dwarfism can also qualify.)

Deadline:Annually on April 22.

The deadline for the Fall 2015 scholarship has passed, so check back later for the next deadline.

Check out two great lists of opportunitieshereandhere.

Deadline is not mentioned on schools website.

Contact John Wall at[email protected]or (814) 641-3132 for more information.

Winners receive $1,000.

Winners may be eligible for future fund renewal.

Check out the full listingherefor further details.

(And in general check out some others below.)

Award amount varies for this and other scholarships; check outthis pagefor the full listing.

Deadlines vary based on scholarship jot down.

Deadlines vary by scholarship.

Amounts are not disclosed on the USA Boxing website.

you might check out the full listhere.

We say boy and girl because entrants must be between the ages of 8 and 14.

The 2015 tournament has passed, so check back later for the dates of the 2016 tournament.

42.Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship

It pays to be a caddie!

Check outthis list, with awards ranging from $500 to a whopping $35,000.

Qualify for your chance to make it to the World Championship by competing in tournamentshere.

Scholarships offer $2,000 per semester for a max of four consecutive semesters.

can earn $2,500 towards their studies.

51.National Dairy Shrine Scholarships

Llamas and sheep not your thing?

Annual tool windowis March 1 to April 15.

You must be at least 16 and do not need to be enrolled in school to apply.

(Award amounts vary per year and are not predetermined.)

), it’s possible for you to apply for this $2,000 to $5,000 endowment.

If so, you could win a $500 award and publication in said journal.

Check out the full listinghere.

Youll need to get yourself nominated, though, so start your campaigning now.

Deadline and award amount are not disclosed on schools website.

Contact ABAC at 1-800-733-3653 for more information.

Check outthis pagefor deadlines and details for each.

64.American Welding Society Scholarships

AWS offers several scholarships to students interested in pursuing a career in welding.

Check outtheir pagefor deadlines and details for each.

(The amount and number of awards each year depends on funding.)

Were guessing the competitions not terribly stiff for this one.

Deadline:June 1, 2015

67.National Opera Association Scholarly Paper Competition

Like to write about opera?

Dont really care about opera, but like the sound of $500 toward your educational expenses?

Up to three awards may be awarded per year.

Annual software windowis May 1 to July 15.

Annual app windowis September 1 to January 1.

Deadline:Annually on March 31

79.STS Travel I Have a Plan!

Scholarship

Student travel company STS Travel wants to know how they can better reach todays college student.

Deadline:November 20, 2015

80.Why Buy Custom Furniture?

Deadline:December 15, 2015

81.Why Buy Custom Jewelry?

Scholarship

Same as the above, but this time the question centers around custom jewelry.

Best answer gets $2,500.

Best design wins $1,5000.

(But hey, $1,000 is still $1,000.)

Completing any campaign also earns you an entry towards their Seasonal Scholarships worth $10,000.

Deadlines:Vary by campaign; check site for details and new campaigns posted regularly.

Do so and you have a chance to win $5,000.

Deadline:July 6, 2015

93.Debt.com Scholarship for Aggressive Scholarships Applicants

Persistence pays off.

Scholarships will be awarded every quarter.

This quarters deadline has passed, so check back shortly for next quarters deadline.

94.Common Knowledge Scholarships

This ones for thetrivia buffs.

Quizzes currently run from August through December.

95.American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarships

Whats cooler than an open-book test?

An open-book test that earns you a chance to win a scholarship.

Each correct answer earns you a chance to win one of 10 $2,000 scholarships.

Just Plain Strange

Nuff said.

Scholarship amounts will vary depending upon fund availability and the number of eligible recipients.

Deadline:Applicant must be admitted to Loyola University Chicago by February 1, 2016.

97.John Gatling Grant Program

Not a Zolp?

98.No Essay Scholarship

It doesnt get much easier than this.

input your basic information and youre eligible for a $2,000 scholarship selected by random drawing.

99.Gertrude J. Deppen Scholarship Fund

Have you lived a life of relative leisure?

Have you abstained from illegal substances while other kids were out partying?

Are you a couch potato?

Then have we got a scholarship for you!

Deadline and award amount are not mentioned on schools website.

Contact Bucknells Financial Aid Office at 570-577-1331 for more information.

100.Alice Mcarver Ratchford Scholarship

What if youre a female student living a relatively simple life?

They also must have no other scholarships in conjunction with this one.

Deadline and award amount are not mentioned on schools website.

Contact UNCGs Financial Aid Office at 336-334-5702 for more information.

Your Turn: Would you apply for any of these unusual scholarships?

Which one(s)?

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