40 Scholarships for Your Interests and Hobbies

Amanda Postma
Author

5 years ago

Writing essay after essay for a ton of scholarships can be a little tedious. Ok, maybe it’s a lot tedious.

Maybe you’ve just gotten started sorting through scholarships, or you’re on your 50th. Instead of applying to scholarships that don’t pique your interest, why not try something different?

Believe it or not, there are a ton of scholarships out there that are designed for your interests and hobbies. From video games to Star Trek, you should find scholarships that interest you so that you don’t get bored.

So, we found 40 scholarships that we’re sure will keep you entertained.

Pet Life Today Empath for Animals Veterinary Scholarship

December 31|$500

Pet Life Today offers this scholarship to students who are interested in veterinary work. Recipients of this award are able to show how they advocate for animals and fight animal cruelty.

A Voice for Cats Essay Contest Scholarship

December 31|$1,000

A Voice for Cats is a scholarship for students who believe in feline welfare and treating cats humanely. In addition to receiving $1,000 for school, recipients will receive an additional $1,000 to donate to a rescue organization of their choosing.

iCanvas Art Scholarship

December 31|$1,000

This art scholarship is a great way for students to show off their artistic abilities.

CarBrain Scholarship

April 1|$1,000

For all of you car maniacs out there, this scholarship is for you. If you can relay how enthusiastic about cars in an essay, then this scholarship may come easily.

The Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award

December 15|Varies

The ASCAP Foundation provides this jazz composer scholarship to young musicians who are just starting their music careers.

Readability Aspiring Writers

June 15|$1,000

Readability sponsors the aspiring writers scholarship to help young readers grow into writers. In addition to the $1,000, the recipient will also have the opportunity to have a story published.

ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program

December 31|$25,000

As the national association for Amateur Radio, if your passion is amateur radio then this program is perfect for you.

Gaming Industry Scholarship

July 15|$1,000

This scholarship is reserved for those who have a passion for all things video games.

Eagle Scout of the Year

March 1|$10,000

For this scholarship, all you have to do is be nominated. Seems pretty easy, especially for $10,000. Sure, there are other requirements but those aren’t unattainable by any means.

NOW Foundation Love Your Body Poster Contest

April 14|$250

The NOW Foundation scholarship was created for students who are interested in changing the way women’s bodies are protrayed in the media and advertising.

National Marbles Tournament

Varies|Varies

The National Marbles Tournament awards scholarship money to two champions of the tournament.

Absolute Fencing Gear Scholarships

April 15|$4,000

Young fencers are encouraged to apply to this scholarship for an opportunity to receive up to $4,000.

American Society for Enology and Viticulture Traditional Scholarship

March 1|Varies

This scholarship is awarded to students who have a passion for the wine and grape industry.

American Birding Association’s Young Birder Scholarship Application

March 1|Varies

The Young Birder Scholarship provides funds for students who are interested in studying and identifying birds.

Baltimore Road Runners Club Scholarship

August 15|$3,000

This scholarship was developed to promote competitive and recreational running for students of all ages.

Crossword Hobbyist Crossword Scholarship

Varies|$1,000

The Crossword Hobbyist Scholarship is a fun, challenging award for those who enjoy creating crossword puzzles like the ones you might see in a newspaper.

Distinguished Artist Award

February 1|$3,000

The Distinguished Artist Award is granted to students who have creative abilities in art, dance, music, theater and creative writing.

Easton/NFAA Scholarship Program

December 31|$2,500

The National Field Archery Association grants this scholarship to recurve and compound archers as long as they compete throughout the academic year.

Elegant Ice Scholarship

March 1|$1,000

Applicants to this scholarship will be evaluated on their involvement in ice carving, including competition results and photos of said ice carvings.

OrigamiUSA Teaching Award

April 1|Varies

This scholarship is awarded to anyone who teaches origami and receives a nomination for the award.

Helen Geen Chin Scholarship Foundation

June 15|$3,000

This scholarship is dedicated to those who have passionately studied Chinese Martial Arts and are able to articulate why this study has meant so much to the applicant.

Hiking Ambition Wellness Scholarship

March 31|$1,000

The goal at Hiking Ambition is to make hiking and other outdoor adventures more accessible to everyone, which is why they created this scholarship for students who are committed to healthy habits.

Horror Writers Association Scholarship

Varies|$2,500

The Horror Writers Association established this scholarship to encourage the development of horror writers.

ISA Scholarship Program

September 30|$1,000

The International Surfing Association imagines a better world through surfing, which is why this scholarship was created to further the career of young surfers.

Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge

March 15|Varies

Students who have a passion (and talent) for writing musical theater songs are encouraged to apply to this scholarship. In addition to receiving a monetary award, recipients will also have their songs professionally recorded.

Family History Writing Contest

December 15|Varies

This National Genealogical Society scholarship encourages students’ passions to write their familly history.

CMP Scholarship Program

March 20|$5,000

The Civilian Marksmanship Program provides this scholarship for high school seniors who are passionate about (and talented at) marksmanship.

Our World – Underwater Scholarship Society

January 15|$25,000

This underwater scholarship is designed for students who are passionate about scuba diving.

Unigo Superpower Scholarship

March 31|$2,500

Unigo is looking for creative students who can write about a superhero or supervillain they’ve always wanted to be.

Tall Pines Quilt Guild Scholarships

May 15|$1,500

The Tall Pines Quilt Guild looks for students who can show off their sewing skills through demonstrated samples every year for this scholarship.

Amy Lowell Traveling Poetry Scholarship

October 15|$60,500

This annual scholarship was designed to support gifted American-born poets who are interested in travelling abroad.

The Weston Scholarship

April 30|$200

The Weston Scholarship provides students a way to show off their fine art photography through the means of keeping black and white photography alive.

Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest

November 29|$2,000

This duck calling contest is designed for students whose life calling, well, is duck calling.

YES for Liberty Constitution Bee

Varies|$3,500

The Constitution bee scholarship was created to encourage the study and learning of the Constitution and founding principles. By hosting a sort of trivia event, students are able to win awards based on how well they answer questions.

Create a Greeting Card Scholarship

March 9|$10,000

Every year, the Gallery Collection hosts this scholarship for students to show off their most creative greeting cards.

UNIMA-USA Scholarship

December 15|$1,000

UNIMA-USA created this scholarship to help students pursue their dreams of becoming a puppeteer.

Go Global Scholarship

Varies|$1,000

The Go Global Scholarship encourages students to study abroad. Any student who wishes to study abroad, or has done so already, is encouraged to apply.

Debt.com Scholarship for Aggressive Scholarship Applicants

October 31|$500

Students who are passionate about applying for scholarships should take advantage of this scholarship. Debt.com will pay you for applying to as many scholarships as you can before the deadline.

SFI Scholarship

June 15|$1,000

The International Star Trek Fan Association awards students each year with $1,000 for being active Starfleet members and proving their passion for Star Trek.

FMA Solo Program

January 31|Flight Training

This unique scholarship is geared toward music students who have high hopes of learning to fly.

Amanda Postma
Author

5 years ago