10 Unusual Scholarships You Didn't Know Existed

It seems like every day you hear about another scholarship for leadership, grades, and community service. To help with your search, here's a list of 10 unique scholarships you probably have never heard of.

1. Duck Tape-Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest

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Be the couple at prom this year with a handmade tux and dress made from Duck brand duct tape and you could win $10,000 EACH! To apply for this fun scholarship click HERE!

2. Clowns Of America International Scholarship

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Paying for school is no joking matter...unless you join Clowns of America International (COAI)! To figure out how you can win some money by clowning around visit the COAI website.

3. UNIMA Puppetry Scholarship

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If clowns aren't your thing, maybe becoming a puppeteer can pay your way through college. UNIMA ( UNion Internationale de la MArionnette) is looking to help young minds pay for their studies if they are willing to explore the world of puppeteering. Apply HERE!

4. Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Scholarship

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Attention high school senior athletes! Do you excel in academics? Volunteer in your community? Do you include milk in your daily routine? Do you want $7,500 toward college? CLICK HERE to apply to win some milk money!

5. Tall Clubs International Scholarship Foundation

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If " WHOA, how tall ARE you?" is something you hear on a daily basis, or the doctor tells you that you are 6'2 (male) or 5'10 (female), then your first stop on the scholarship search should be HERE. Year after year, Tall Clubs International helps students embrace their height by providing annual scholarships. Don't miss your chance to win $1,000!

6. National Cattleman's Foundation Beef Industry Foundation

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If your hopes and dreams revolve around the beef industry you just got lucky! The National Cattleman's Foundation provides 10, $1,500 scholarships annually to those who wish to pursue a career in the beef industry. To find out more about this scholarship granted by the NCF visit their website and apply!

7. Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation

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If you know a whole lot about nothing then this is your chance to shine. No essays. No GPA requirements. Just pure knowledge. CKSF produces quizzes that test your knowledge on different topics in an effort to send some money your way for college. Take the quizzes, find out your results, and you could win $250 to $2,500. Your parents can even take the quizzes to win you money! Start quizzing HERE!

8. Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship

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$10,000 could be yours if you send in an original photo, graphic, or handmade work of art to the Gallery Collection. They are looking for creative minds like yours to submit stellar work to be the front cover of a new greeting card! Start designing now and you could be a winner.

9. Federation of Fly Fishers Scholarship

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If you are considering biology as a major and enjoy fishing, the Federation of Fly Fishers wants to reward you with some cash to help pay for your education. They offer multiple awards for eligible young fishermen and fisherwomen. To find out more about this great opportunity, read through the different possible awards on their website!

10. National Potato Council Scholarship

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French fries, hash browns, mashed, baked, boiled - however you like them, this is your chance to make a difference in the world of potatoes. If you conduct a research project that focuses on improving the potato industry you could be awarded $10,000. Just think of all the textbooks, credit hours, and potato chips that money could buy ;-) For more information, head over to the National Potato Council's website!

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So there you have it, 10 scholarships you didn't even know existed! Start your search now and beat the deadlines so you can bring in the big bucks, #FutureRedbird!

Feel free to check out scholarships we offer through our Financial Aid Office too! No matter what, you shouldn't worry about affording your education at ISU because over 82% of our students receive financial aid.