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Top Weird Scholarships to Apply for in August 2025

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August 25, 2025

Written by:EliseElise
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Browse financial aid for students with niche interests, including scholarships for fandoms like K-Pop, Harry Potter, and various celebrities. These scholarships are awarded only on Bold.org.

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  1. Slater Miller Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Miller Family

    Amount

    $3,950

    Deadline

    Oct 24, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Slater Miller by supporting trade school students with financial need.
    • Education Level: Trade school student
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
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  2. Sabrina Carpenter Superfan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 3 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of Sabrina Carpenter who have been impacted by her career.
    All students are eligible
    2
  3. Love Island Fan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 4 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who are fans of "Love Island" and are invested in the stories on screen.
    All students are eligible
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  4. GUTS- Olivia Rodrigo Fan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship is perfect for students who have been impacted by Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" album!
    All students are eligible
    4
  5. Bold.org No-Essay Top Friend Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who has been invited by friends to join Bold.org, and who has the boldest Bold.org profile.
    All students are eligible
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  6. Surveys and Savings No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who are looking for free and easy opportunities to improve their finances.
    All students are eligible
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  7. Harry Potter Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who have been impacted by the magical world of Harry Potter!
    All students are eligible
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  8. ScholarshipOwl No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship is perfect for current and prospective college students who are in search of funding.
    All students are eligible
    8
  9. Kendrick Lamar Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support fans of Kendrick Lamar and his iconic music!
    All students are eligible
    9
  10. Lady Gaga Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of Lady Gaga who have been impacted by her music, empowerment, and advocacy!
    All students are eligible
    10
  11. Survey Junkie Brand Influencer No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship is great for anyone who loves getting paid for sharing their opinions on products and services.
    All students are eligible
    11
  12. Taylor Swift Fan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support fans who find comfort in Taylor Swift’s music and have been impacted by her work.
    All students are eligible
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  13. Wicked Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of Wicked who are excited about the new movie adaptation of the story!
    All students are eligible
    13
  14. Shape the News No-Essay Survey Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support opinionated students who want to make their voices heard in order to drive change.
    All students are eligible
    14
  15. SZA Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of SZA’s incredible music and lyrics so they can pursue their dreams!
    All students are eligible
    15
  16. Weeknd Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of The Weeknd and his boundary-pushing music!
    All students are eligible
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  17. K-POP Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by the incredible artists and music of K-Pop!
    All students are eligible
    17
  18. 100 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 100 Bold Points.
    All students are eligible
    18
  19. Tate McRae Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support fans of Tate McRae who enjoy her music, dancing, and performances!
    All students are eligible
    19
  20. Miley Cyrus Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to uplift fans of Miley Cyrus who have been impacted by her music or her career.
    All students are eligible
    20
  21. 500 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 500 Bold Points.
    All students are eligible
    21
  22. Beetlejuice Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of the Beetlejuice universe and its expansion.
    All students are eligible
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  23. 300 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 300 Bold Points.
    All students are eligible
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  24. Post Malone Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of Post Malone who have been impacted by his music and career as they pursue higher education.
    All students are eligible
    24
  25. Gracie Abrams Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of Gracie Abrams who love the way her music makes them feel!
    All students are eligible
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  26. Fallen "Freaks" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gray Hughes Investigates

    Amount

    $6,000

    Deadline

    Jan 19, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who are entering the fields of criminal justice and forensics to make an impact on the world.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Forensic science or criminal justice
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  27. Survey Rewards No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Feb 01, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship is perfect for students who love earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.
    All students are eligible
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  28. Hobbies Matter

    Funded by
    Gabriella Carter

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Mar 31, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship serves to financially empower two students to pursue their hobbies.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  29. Evie Irie Misfit Scholarship

    Funded by
    Evie Irie

    Amount

    $1,050

    Deadline

    Feb 24, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    The Evie Irie Misfit Scholarship will support a misfit student in their educational and artistic aspirations.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  30. Gabriella Carter Failure Doesn't Define Me Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gabriella Carter

    Amount

    $1,082

    Deadline

    Dec 01, 2020

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will be awarded to a student who demonstrates introspectiveness and growth from a notable failure in their life.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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