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| Unusual Scholarships |  Illustrators of the Future Contest
The Illustrators of the Future Contest is available to artists from all nations. Candidates must have three black and white works illustrating a science fiction or fantasy story with no recurring theme. These works may not have been previously published. The winner will be awarded up to $4,000.
Little People of America Scholarship
This kind of scholarship is provided by the Little People of America (LPA) association. It is a nonprofit organization that gives information and support to people of short stature and their families. LPA offers the scholarship for members of its organization. Membership is offered to people who are 4'10" or less in height. April 1 is the deadline for the LPA Scholarship.
Tall Clubs International (TCI) Scholarship
The scholarship is open for tall people. Tall Clubs International (TCI) offers a $1,000 scholarship. Individual chapters may also offer local awards. Women who are at least 5'10" and men who are at least 6'2" can receive the award. Candidates must be under 21 years old and plan to attend college in the fall.
David Letterman Telecommunications Scholarship
The David Letterman Scholarship was established by David Letterman in 1985 to offer scholarships for telecommunications students at Ball State University. Students who want to get this scholarship must have a creative mind, as winners are selected primarily based on creativity. Projects may involve a variety of media, including written work, research, audio, video, graphics and film. The winner is awarded a $10,000 scholarship. The first runner-up receives $5,000. The second runner-up receives $3,333.
Zolp Scholarships
The Zolp Scholarship is offered to students at Loyola University in Chicago who are Catholic and whose last name is Zolp. The student's last name must appear on their birth certificate and confirmation certificate. The scholarship provides full tuition for four years.
American Welding Society Scholarships
The American Welding Society Foundation provides several scholarships, fellowships and loans for students who study welding-related sciences. March 1 is the deadline.
Eileen J. Garrett Scholarship
The Eileen J. Garrett Scholarship is only for those students who attend an accredited college or university and study the science of parapsychology. The winner is awarded $3,000. The deadline is July 15.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
The Alice McArver Ratchford Scholarship is awarded to students of University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The scholarship is provided for students, who are female, live on campus, have no other scholarships, don't own a car, have never been married and who demonstrate financial need.
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