by Shellie Nelson
The E.W. Scripps Company/KSHB-TV
It is said that "necessity is the mother of invention." So, with two kids in college, our family is inspired to get creative in our search for ways to help pay for higher education.
Along the way, we've discovered that a unique hobby, special skill or unusual interest could be the ticket to financing a college education. It's a way to get rewarded for exactly what sets you apart from so many other people.
Many scholarships and grants are specific to certain institutions or majors, but these are only specific to some unique skills and interests.
We've pulled more than a dozen options you've probably never heard of. Click CONTINUED below to check them out!
