Last updated on May 26, 2025

[Page 2] Top Weird Scholarships to Apply for in May 2025

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. Gabriella Carter Failure Doesn't Define Me Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gabriella Carter
    This scholarship will be awarded to a student who demonstrates introspectiveness and growth from a notable failure in their life.
    All students are eligible
    $1,082
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Dec 01, 2020
    One Click Apply
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  2. "A Fulfilling Life" No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Calvin Rosser
    This scholarship will support one student who is committed to getting the most out of life.
    All students are eligible
    $1,015
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Oct 31, 2021
    One Click Apply
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  3. Disney Super Fan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have a strong connection to Disney and want to share their unique stories!
    All students are eligible
    $1,015
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Sep 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  4. Carlynn's Comic Scholarship

    Funded by
    Carlynn Greene
    This scholarship is designed to give students the opportunity to reflect on how their life has been positively shaped by this medium of communication. Any kind of comic or animation-type which carries special meaning for you may be submitted.
    • Education: Must be a college student in the spring of 2022
    • Interests: Comics, Animation, etc.
    $1,300
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Mar 20, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  5. Bookworm Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dror Liebenthal
    This scholarship supports the next generation of readers in the belief that they will lead, create, and strive with empathy, imagination, and ambition.
    • Resident: United States
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Dec 31, 2019
    One Click Apply
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  6. Student Memes Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    Today, creating and sharing original memes is easier than ever. Now, Bold.org members can earn a scholarship for their love of memes!
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2020
    One Click Apply
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  7. Giving Thanks Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    The Giving Thanks Scholarship exists to celebrate gratitude and will be awarded to a Bold.org member who genuinely exemplifies their appreciation for someone important in their lives through their photo submission and story about them.
    All students are eligible
    $2,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Nov 22, 2020
    One Click Apply
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  8. Angelica Song Rejection is Redirection Scholarship

    Funded by
    Angelica Song
    This scholarship is for anyone who has experienced rejection, and used it as redirection.
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Dec 11, 2020
    One Click Apply
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  9. Share Your Dream Job No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is for all creative minds who want to share what a day in the life would look like at their dream job.
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    0 winners
    Deadline:Jan 15, 2021
    One Click Apply
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  10. Yifan Zhu "Late Night" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Yifan Zhu
    This scholarship will be awarded to a low-income college student who has a track record of social engagement through their extracurricular activities (e.g. student council, community service, dance/sports, etc.).
    • Background: Low-income student
    • Background: First-gen students preferred
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Feb 02, 2021
    One Click Apply
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  11. Nikhil Desai "Favorite Film" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nikhil Desai
    This scholarship exists to help students escape from the monotony of school and to allow them to express themselves in describing their favorite film!
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:May 01, 2021
    One Click Apply
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  12. Make Me Laugh Meme Scholarship

    Funded by
    Taylor Dodd-Owens
    This scholarship is open to all high school seniors and above who love to share memes and funny pictures!
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:May 01, 2021
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  13. Penny Hoarder Smart Money No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is perfect for anyone interested in personal finance tips and tools.
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jun 21, 2021
    One Click Apply
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  14. Bold Moments No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship will go to the student with the boldest image and story submission.
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jun 30, 2021
    One Click Apply
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  15. "A's Don't Matter" No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Calvin Rosser
    This scholarship will support one curious and ambitious student who thinks outside of the box, follows his or her interests, and has a genuine love for learning.
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jul 31, 2021
    One Click Apply
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  16. ¡Viva la Vida! No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Calvin Rosser
    This scholarship will support all curious and passionate students interested in getting the most out of life.
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Sep 30, 2021
    One Click Apply
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  17. "Wise Words" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gabriella Carter
    This scholarship is designed to give students time to reflect on a quote that has influenced their lives in a positive manner. Any written or spoken phrase which carries a special meaning for you may be submitted.
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Sep 30, 2021
    One Click Apply
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  18. Breanden Beneschott Fire Memes Scholarship

    Funded by
    Breanden Beneschott
    The Breanden Beneschott Fire Memes Scholarship exists to support the creative souls of the world who dream up and make memes that spread truth, humor, and ideas.
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Oct 01, 2021
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  19. Mirajur Rahman's Satirical Experiential Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mirajur Rahman
    This scholarship is for all students who are fans of comedy, satire, and sarcasm.
    • Education Level: Must be an undergraduate student
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  20. Bold New Beginnings TikTok Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship aims to encourage students to stick to their resolutions and forge new beginnings in 2022.
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Feb 08, 2022
    One Click Apply
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