Did you know you can earn money to pay for college just by having a hobby? Whether you’re an artist or a sports fanatic, there’s a scholarship out there for you.
Bowling
BOWL4LIFE Scholarship
https://bowl4life.com/pages/scholarship-application
Award: $1,000
Deadline: March 31
Requirements: Must be a member of the USBC Youth Bowling Program; min. 3.0 GPA.
Crossword Puzzles
Crossword Hobbyist Scholarship
https://blog.crosswordhobbyist.com/crossword-hobbyist-cross-word-scholarship/
Award: $1,000
Deadline: April 30
Requirements: Must be a high school senior; must create one 15×15 newspaper-style crossword puzzle.
Hiking
Hiking Ambition Wellness Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: March 31 and September 30
Requirements: Must be a high school student; must submit an essay promoting a practical approach to a healthy lifestyle during high school.
Martial Arts
Helen Gee Chin Scholarship Foundation
http://www.hgcscholarshipfoundation.org/home/eligibility
Award: Varies
Deadline: June 15
Requirements: Must be a high school senior; must have studied one or more of the Chinese Martial Arts (Kung Fu, Wu Shu, or Tai Chi) for a minimum of 5 [five] years; must have a “B” average.
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre Songwriting Challenge
https://songwritingchallenge.secure-platform.com/a/page/ homepage
Award: Varies
Deadline: April 30
Requirements: Must be a high school student; must submit an original song.
Visual Art
Krylon Clear Choice Art Scholarship
https://www.krylon.com/community/krylon-clear-choice-artscholarship/
Award: $1,000
Deadline: May 31
Requirements: Must be a high school senior; must be seeking a degree in visual arts; must submit a portfolio.
Sports
Sports Unlimited Scholarship
https://www.sportsunlimitedinc.com/scholarship.html
Award: $1,000
Deadline: April 25
Requirements: Must be a high school senior; must submit an essay.
