Sure, there are college scholarships offered for star football players and academic champions, but did you know you can get money for college for a huge variety of other factors, including your height?

Tall Clubs International, a social organization for people who are taller than usual, offers a college scholarship every year. At its annual convention, the group gives out a scholarship of up to $1,000. While this may not sound significant, remember that every little bit helps – you can always apply for multiple scholarships and combine the money.

How tall must you be to qualify? Women must be at least 5’10” and men must be at least 6’2”. Sorry, shorties; this isn’t the scholarship for you.

If you fit the height requirement and are interested in getting the money, you first need to find the Tall Club International chapter closest to you (it must be within 100 miles of where you live). There are 54 active clubs throughout the United States and Canada. Click here to search for the nearest club.

Once you’ve found the closest TCI chapter, send them an email at the listed address and ask about their student scholarship program. They may then appoint you as their candidate for the scholarship, and put you in the running for the overall organization’s scholarship. If you do not follow these steps, you will not be able to qualify.  The winner will be announced at the yearly convention.

If you are afraid you won’t qualify for a typical college scholarship, don’t worry; there are plenty of unique scholarships available! If you’ve never thought your height would get you anywhere, you could be wrong -- your college education costs may be trimmed down simply because you’re a few inches taller than your peers!