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Unusual Scholarships
Unusual Scholarships

American Society for Enology and Viticulture
The American Society for Enology and Viticulture provides several scholarships to students studying grapes or winemaking. Candidates must work toward a degree in enology, viticulture or other curricula emphasizing a science relevant to the wine and grape industry. March 1 is the deadline. Amounts can range.   
Coven of the Sacred Waters
The Coven of the Sacred Waters gives two scholarships for Pagan and Wicca students. Pagans are awarded a $500 scholarship. The Community Service Award is a $400 scholarship. November 30 is the application deadline.

Evans Scholars Foundation
The Charles "Chick" Evans Jr. Scholarship is sponsored by Western Golf Association. The scholarship is only for golf caddies. Caddies must be appointed by their club, rank among the top 25 percent of their high school class, have an excellent caddie record for two or more years, have prominent personal character and show financial need. Each year more than 200 new Evans Scholars are chosen.

Surfrider Foundation Thomas Pratte Memorial Scholarship
The Thomas Pratte Memorial Scholarship is given by the Surfrider Foundation. It is a non-profit environmental organization engaged in protection and preservation of the world's waves, beaches and oceans. The scholarship is available for students who study coastal environmental science, such as oceanography, public policy, environmental sciences, marine affairs, community planning and natural resources. Each year the organization award a total of $10,000: one $2,000 scholarship for an undergraduate student, one $3,000 fellowship for a master's student, and one $5,000 fellowship for a PhD student. The deadline is March 15.

All-American Apple Pie Recipe Contest
An annual All-American Apple Pie Recipe Contest is sponsored by the Culinary Institute of America. The institute gives a $25,000 scholarship as the first prize. Second and third prizes are $15,000 and $10,000 scholarships.

TAPPI Scholarships
TAPPI offers several scholarships relating to the pulp and papermaking industries. The William L. Cullison Scholarship is available to college sophomores who are interested in making a career in the pulp, paper and converting industry. The winner will get the scholarship which provides $4,000 per year for the last two years of the winner's undergraduate program. The award is available at two dozen colleges that have pulp and paper programs or which have TAPPI Student Chapters. May 1 is the deadline.

Two Embroiderers' Guild Scholarship
Every year two embroiderers are awarded with $1000 each to improve he embroidery practice. One Scholarship is presented to the representative of the age category from 18 to 30 years old, another to embroiderers over 30. All embroidery work is divided for stitched or the others derived from stitched. It doesn’t matter where you have studied the practice of embroidery either in formal or in informal way. The practice is destined to support the further continuation of Scholar embroidery practice. After receiving this Scholarship every a person get a chance to be introduced to the Guild's network of Members and try to practice professionally. The Guild gives the opportunity to take part in all Guild activities. The amount of applicants is usually not too big. And that’s why there is a really high probability to be a lucky one. The Scholars are usually invited to show their work on the Knitting and Stitching Shows in autumn. The entry deadline is usually in February.

National Marbles Tournament Scholarship
National Marbles Tournament is held every year in United States, for last 86 years. The marble shooters or "mibsters" compete for $5,000 in scholarships. Competitors play more than 1000 games during the four days. The tournament gives a chance to practice your skills against the best marble shooters in the area. The main game consists in placing 13 marbles in the circle in the “X”-form. Players alternate shots. The first person who managed to shoot seven marbles out of the ring becomes a winner. This game officially is called Ringer. If you have a special interest in marbles this Scholarship is for you!



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