Jesup Teen Might Get A Scholarship For Duct Tape Suit

College ain't cheap, people! With room & board, textbooks, and tuition, the cost of this type of education starts to add up. One Jesup teen is looking to knock off the cost of some of his education with a peculiar scholarship.

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Casey Alferink is a finalist in a national scholarship contest that could win him $10,000. What did he do to qualify? Nothing too complicated...just create an entire tuxedo out of duct tape.

Graduating seniors can win upwards of $20,000 in scholarships if they make prom attire out of Duck Brand Duct Tape.  Contestants submit photos of their creations made from duct tape to be considered. According to the report on KWWL, this duct tape masterpiece required about 12 rolls.

Alferink's creation is especially unique...and we'll admit to being a bit partial. His entire suit is carefully crafted to honor the Hawkeye State. There are so many unique details that the teen put into this suit to pay tribute to his home state of Iowa.

My personal favorite detail is the back where the graduate put in an homage to the iconic American Gothic painting.

I actually remember reading about this particular scholarship when I was graduating highschool. There was even a brief moment when I considered going through with it. Then I remembered that I am not artistic nor am I crafty.

Now that Casey is one of the finalists for this scholarship, whether or not he gets this $10,000 prize is in YOUR hands. The grand prize winner is voted on by the public. If you want to help the Jesup teen all you need to do is check out the Stuck At Prom website and tap and click on his image.

You can cast one vote for your favorite duct tape masterpiece every 24 hours until voting closes.