Scholarship Services - K3 Consulting

Our College Scholarship Intelligent Report is a personalized guide that shows families how a student may be able to pay for college. By looking at the student’s grades, test scores, interests, activities, and background, we identify scholarships, grants, and financial aid opportunities that may be available at a specific college. The report brings together information that is normally scattered across many websites and offices and explains it in simple terms. Families receive a clear breakdown of possible scholarships, estimated college costs, and practical next steps to help students apply for the opportunities that fit them best.

Each report (View a 5 page Sample) is comprehensive and tailored to the individual student, which means the length and detail will vary based on the student’s background. Most reports range from 8 pages to more than 20 pages depending on factors such as academic performance, extracurricular activities, sports participation, special interests, military family connections, artistic or musical talent, and other unique experiences. In addition to traditional academic scholarships, the report may highlight lesser-known opportunities that many families overlook. For example, students may qualify for scholarships related to music or band participation, community service, STEM interests, athletics, leadership activities, military family status, or local community scholarships offered through regional foundations and civic organizations. By looking at the student’s full profile, the report helps uncover opportunities that might otherwise be missed.

Examples of Unique or Unusual Scholarships

Left-Handed Student Scholarship
The Frederick and Mary F. Beckley Scholarship awards about $1,000–$1,500 to left-handed students attending Juniata College in Pennsylvania. It is one of the most well-known scholarships based on a physical trait rather than academics.

Tall Club International Scholarship
Students who are exceptionally tall may qualify for the Tall Clubs International Scholarship, typically worth around $1,000. To qualify, applicants must generally be at least 5’10” for women or 6’2” for men and starting college soon.

Duck Calling Scholarship
The Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest awards scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 to high school seniors who demonstrate the ability to perform realistic duck calls in a competition.

Twin Scholarships
Some colleges offer special aid for twins. For example, Lake Erie College has offered scholarships where twins attending together can receive significant tuition discounts, sometimes splitting a tuition award between them.

Creative Contest Scholarships
There are even scholarships for unusual creativity. Examples include scholarships for designing a duct-tape prom outfit, writing about surviving a zombie apocalypse, or describing your personality as an ice-cream flavor.