Wacky Scholarships 2012

Do you have a unique, crazy talent that you want to cash on to fund your education? Then there are some really wacky scholarships that are meant for you. These scholarships are not included in the mainstream government scholarships for academic or extra-curricular excellence, but as the name suggests they are simply "WACKY". The criteria for these scholarships are so bizarre that it would leave you utterly and completely dumbfounded. From winning financial aid for being a redhead to getting money to fund your education because you are left-handed, there are several weird reasons that could get you the financial help that you need. In this article, we take a look at the wacky scholarships that you can apply to for the year 2012.

Wacky Scholarships for 2012

The scholarships listed here are some of the craziest of the lot. Some of them are so downright unreal that it is difficult to believe that these are actual scholarships. This is the reason why many of these scholarships often go unclaimed. Add to that the fact that not many people are aware of these financial aid options. But these are verifiable scholarships that you can actually use to fund your education. Take a look at the table below so that you can pick one that suits your talents and abilities.

Wacky Scholarships 2012
Chick and Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest	This is one of the wacky scholarships for high school seniors in the United States. All those capable of calling ducks can participate in this contest to win a scholarship for pursuing higher education. Each participant is given 90 seconds in which time he or she has to make use of four calls indicating hail, feed, comeback, and mating. Students have to register through the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce, Stuttgart, Ark. The scholarship awarded varies from $200 to $1500.
Duck Brand Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest	Imagine if you could actually win money for college based on creations from duct tape. Well, you can! The Henkal Corporation's Duck Brand Duct Tape rewards scholarships for creating prom attire out of duct tape. All you have to do is provide one color photograph of a couple in a prom attire that you have made from duct tape, give them your contact details, age/grade level, closest major city, and details about the prom and you are good to go. For a minor, a release form has to be signed by a parent or the guardian. This scholarship awards a sum of $3000.
National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance Scholarship	This is a wacky scholarship to encourage "fat" students based on merit. This scholarship is funded by the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA). Every year NAAFA rewards a thousand dollar scholarship to college students who are a part of the organization and have a good standing in it. What do you have to do to win the scholarship? Well, you need to write an essay that highlights the importance of fat acceptance and submit it to your NAAFA chapter.
Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship	Did you ever think that you eating habits would be the reason you get a scholarship? Well, you actually can get a scholarship for being a vegetarian. The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) awards two scholarships worth $5000 each to students who have promoted vegetarianism in their school and community. As an applicant, you will be expected to submit an essay on how you promoted vegetarianism . You will also be expected to prove that you follow a vegetarian diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Zolp Scholarship	Your last name, religion, and the university that you attend are the basis of this scholarship. In order to win this financial aid, your last name must be Zolp, you must be a Catholic, and you have to be enrolled at the Loyola University in Chicago. Of course, you will need to provide copies of your birth certificate and your confirmation certificate. The scholarship is rewarded on the basis of availability and number of applications.
Tall Clubs International Student Scholarships	Are you are so tall that you were just stuck in the back for all your class photos? Well for all those years when you were automatically relegated to the back row, you can now be thankful for your height. The Tall Clubs International (TCI) awards annual scholarships to members of the society under the age of 21. The criteria? Well, men have to be taller that 6'2'' and women must be taller than 5'10''. The value of the awards remains varying and therefore, need to be verified with a local TCI branch.

These are just some of the most bizarre scholarships that are available to students who want to pursue higher studies. Some other wacky scholarships include scholarships offered by the American Fire Sprinkler Association wherein you will be quizzed on sprinklers and a scholarship known as the SAMMY Award for the student with the best milk mustache. So, if you think your talents allow you to win any of these financial aids, go ahead and apply for them. You never know, you might just get the scholarship. All the best!