Scholarships are a great way for students to pay for college. Unlike loans, you don’t have to pay a scholarship back. There are many scholarship programs out there, including some that give awards to students based on physical characteristics.
Below, you’ll find a list of scholarships that are awarded to people based on physical characteristics.
Tall Clubs International is a club for tall people. To join, women must be at least 5’10, and men must be at least 6’2 and have a tall sponsor in the organization. Each year, Tall Clubs International awards a scholarship to a student under age 21.
The Scheigert Scholarship is sponsored by the Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, an organization for people who need to use glasses or contacts. This program awards $3,000 to three recipients.
The Little People of America Scholarship awards up to $1,000 or more to short students under 4’10” in height. Preference is given to those who have received a diagnosis of dwarfism and who are members of LPA.
These scholarships are awarded each year by the Greater St. Louis Mothers of Twins Club. If you’re a twin (or triplet, or quadruplet, etc.), you may be eligible for the scholarship. If both twins apply, both may be able to win because two awards are given each year,
Most people know that athleticism, a physical trait is one way to earn a scholarship to play a sport at college. Now, people who may not be athletic but who have good reaction times and lots of dexterity can qualify for scholarships through esports.
Many schools, including UC Irvine, award money to students who compete on their video game teams. If you have the reaction time, focus, and dexterity required, this can be a fun way to help pay for school.
| Scholarship | Value | Due Date |
| Tall Clubs International Scholarship | $1,000 | March 1st |
| Scheigert Scholarship | $3,000 | March 15th |
| Little People of America Scholarship | $250 – $1,000+ | May 3rd |
| Mary Joan Wolf and Betty Radetic Memorial Scholarships | Varies | February 19th |
| University of California Irvine Esports Scholarship | $1,000 – $6,000 | August 1st |
If you want to go to college but think you’ll have trouble paying for school, scholarships are one way to get some of the money that you need. Best of all, unlike loans, you don’t have to pay them back.
If you’re not eligible for any of the above scholarships or want to look at more options, check out these lists too.
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