These scholarships do not require a traditional essay. Assume each scholarship application requires a copy of your most recent high school transcript along with a general application form and some type of official identification. Scholarships are open to all U.S. citizens and permanent residents unless otherwise noted.
Qualify for more scholarships with a high SAT score. Virtually anyone can improve their score with an SAT prep course.
Jump to deadlines by month: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
Rolling deadlines may be Biannual | Semiannual | Quarterly | Monthly
January Deadlines
Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship
| Application Deadline | January 30 |
| Award(s) | One (1) winner $1,000 |
| Eligibility | High school, college, & nontraditional students |
| Requirements | 140-character personal statement |
| Apply | Link |
February Deadlines
BigFuture $40K Scholarships
| Application Deadline | February 28 |
| Award(s) | Multiple winners per year $40,000 |
| Eligibility | High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors |
| Requirements | Sign up with the College Board and complete six steps: 1. Start Your Career List 2. Start Your College List 3. Start Your Scholarship List 4. Strengthen Your College List 5. Complete the FAFSA 6. Apply to Colleges |
| Apply | Link |
March Deadlines
Courageous Persuaders Scholarship Competition
| Application Deadline | March 30 |
| Award(s) | Multiple annual winners up to $2,000 per winner |
| Eligibility | Current high school students |
| Requirements | Create a 30-second TV commercial that promotes safe driving, and upload the video to a public platform, such as YouTube. Multiple submissions allowed. |
| Apply | Link |
April Deadlines
ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship
| Application Period | Generally between January the end of April |
| Award(s) | 6 winners (number of winners varies by year) $1,500 each ($9,000 total) |
| Eligibility | Current high school seniors planning to attend college Residents of any of the following states: Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wisconsin |
| Requirements | Online registration |
| Apply | Link |
May Deadlines
Cameron Impact Scholarship
| Application Deadlines | Early: May 22 Regular: September 5 (maximum 3,000 applications accepted; note that in 2025, applicants reached this threshold by May 30) |
| Award(s) | 10 – 15 winners Full tuition |
| Eligibility | High school seniors Minimum 3.7 GPA and full U.S. citizenship Shown excellence in extracurricular activities and leadership |
| Requirements | Two (2) letters of recommendation |
| Apply | Link |
June Deadlines
Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest
| Application Period | March 27 to June 5 |
| Award(s) | Thirteen (13) winners $1,000 – $15,000 ($30,000 total) |
| Eligibility | High school students |
| Requirements | Create and model prom attire primarily made from Duck® Brand Duct Tape |
| Apply | Link |
Digital Privacy Scholarship
| Application Deadline | June 30 |
| Award(s) | One (1) winner $1,000 |
| Eligibility | High school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level |
| Requirements | 140-character response to prompt: “”I’m taking responsibility for my digital profile by…” |
| Apply | Link |
Scholarship360 No-Essay Scholarship
| Application Deadline | June 30 |
| Award(s) | One (1) winner $10,000 |
| Eligibility | U.S. residents All education levels |
| Requirements | Scholarship360.com membership |
| Apply | Link |
July Deadlines
BMTX Annual Financial Empowerment Scholarship
| Application Deadline | July 12 |
| Award(s) | One (1) winner $1,500 |
| Eligibility | Minimum 3.0 GPA |
| Requirements | 60-second creative video |
| Apply | Link |
August Deadlines
Flag Manufacturers Association of America Scholarship Program
| Application Period | July – August 31 |
| Award(s) | Multiple winners up to $3,500 per winner |
| Eligibility | High school seniors and college students (incl. vocational schools) |
| Requirements | Submit an original video that reflects on the meaning of the American flag; be sure to address themes such as patriotism, freedom, democracy, and/or U.S.-manufactured products |
| Apply | Link |
September Deadlines
Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship
| Application Deadline | September 30 |
| Award(s) | Undisclosed; previously, 1 winner received $1,000 |
| Eligibility | High school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. |
| Requirements | 140-character personal statement |
| Apply | Link |
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
| Application Period | August 1 – September 30 |
| Award(s) | 150 winners $20,000 per winner |
| Eligibility | High school seniors to graduate during the 2024-2025 academic school year 3.0 GPA U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents, refugees, asylees, Cuban-Haitian entrants, and humanitarian parolees |
| Requirements | Eligibility quiz |
| Apply | Link |
October Deadlines
IvyPanda Annual Video Contest Scholarship
| Application Period | July – October 31 |
| Award(s) | One (1) winner $1,000 One (1) second place $500 |
| Eligibility | Current high school, college, or university students from any country |
| Requirements | Record an original video on selected topic Subscribe to IvyPanda’s first and second YouTube channels |
| Apply | Link |
National Honor Society Scholarship Program
| Application Period | July 1 – October 31 |
| Award(s) | One (1) National Finalist will receive $25,000 and an all-expense paid trip to DC for Trailblazing Leadership Week 24 National Finalists will receive $5,625 and an all-expense paid trip to DC for Trailblazing Leadership Week 575 National Semifinalists will receive $3,200 |
| Eligibility | High school seniors National Honors Society (NHS) members Active member in good standing of a National Honor Society chapter |
| Requirements | NHS Advisor Certification Letter of recommendation Provide detailed information about activities and experiences related to scholarship, service, leadership, and character |
| Apply | Link |
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
| Application Deadline | October 31 |
| Award(s) | One (1) winners $2,000 |
| Eligibility | U.S. resident |
| Requirements | 250-word response to prompt |
| Apply | Link |
November Deadlines
James Alan Cox Foundation Student Photojournalism Scholarship
| Application Period | July 15 – November 15 |
| Award(s) | Five (5) $2,500 scholarships for college or technical school students One (1) $2,500 scholarship for a graduate student |
| Eligibility | High school students, college or technical school students |
| Requirements | 2 Letters of Reference Financial Data Five (5) digital images for still photography submissions Two (2) videos, with a maximum duration of 3 minutes each, for video submissions |
| Apply | Link |
December Deadlines
AFSA High School Senior College Scholarship
| Application Period | September 1 – December 31 |
| Award(s) | Five (5) winners $1,000 per winner |
| Eligibility | High school seniors residing in the United States |
| Requirements | Application form with 8-question quiz |
| Apply | Link |
Biannual Deadlines
GoSkills Scholarship
| Application Deadlines | Spring: March 15 Fall: September 15 |
| Award(s) | One (1) winner per application period (2 winners per year) $2,000 per winner |
| Eligibility | Any female high-school or college student who wants to start her own business |
| Requirements | Online application Submit a business plan |
| Apply | Link |
Lounge Lizard Web Design Scholarship
| Application Deadlines | Spring: February 18 Fall: October 4 |
| Award(s) | 1 winner per semester (2 annual winners) $1,000 |
| Eligibility | High school seniors & college students |
| Requirements | Submit a web design or live URL (PDF or PSD) |
| Apply | Link |
Around the Corner from College Scholarship
| Application Deadlines | June 30 December 31 |
| Award(s) | Two (2) winners per year $1,000 per winner |
| Eligibility | Current high school students (freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors) Applicants can be living internationally but must be planning on attending college in the USA |
| Requirements | Online application One (1) short answer, often in the form of a list |
| Apply | Link |
Semiannual Deadlines
Doodle for Google
| Application Deadline(s) | Semiannual (deadlines vary) |
| Award(s) | One (1) National Winner $45,000 college scholarship AND $50,000 supplies and tech package for their school or non-profit organization Five (5) National Finalists $10,000 college scholarship |
| Eligibility | Current K-12 students |
| Requirements | Signed entry form Artist Statement Art submission (the “Doodle”) |
| Apply | Link |
Quarterly Deadlines
CirkledIn “No Sweat” Scholarship
| Application Deadlines | Spring: March 31 Summer: June 30 Fall: September 30 Winter: December 31 |
| Award(s) | One (1) quarterly winner (4 annual winners) $2,500 per winner |
| Eligibility | U.S. Resident Currently enrolled in school, grades 8 – 12 Minimum 13 years of age |
| Requirements | CirkledIn membership and completed profile |
| Apply | Link |
Too Cool to Pay for School Quarterly Scholarship
| Application Deadlines | March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 |
| Award(s) | One (1) winner each quarter $1,000 per winner |
| Eligibility | High school, college, and graduate school students of all years enrolled full-time Anyone currently studying |
| Requirements | Online entry (additional entry with Instagram follow) |
| Apply | Link |
HireAHelper Skilled Trade & Technology Quarterly Scholarships
| Application Periods | Winter: January 16 – April 16 Spring: April 17 – July 17 Summer: July 18 – October 14 Fall: October 15 – December 31 |
| Award(s) | One (1) winner per cycle, (4 winners per year) $2,000 per winner |
| Eligibility | 18 or older Enrolled as a high school senior, or in a community college, undergraduate, graduate, technical college, or vocational program. GPA of 3.4 or greater You must be pursuing a degree that enables you or others in your community to learn a new trade, develop skills and technology, or start a small business related to moving services offered by HireAHelper. |
| Requirements | Online entry |
| Apply | Link |
Monthly Deadlines
Appily (formerly Cappex) $1,000 Easy Money Scholarship
| Award(s) | One (1) winner each month $1,000 per winner |
| Eligibility | U.S. resident Currently planning to enroll in a post-secondary institution |
| Requirements | Create an Appily account Search for and apply for “Easy Money Scholarship” |
| Apply | Link |
“Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship
| Award(s) | One (1) winner $25,000 |
| Eligibility | All students |
| Requirements | Have the “Boldest” bold.org profile |
| Apply | Link |
Niche $2,000 No-Essay Scholarship
| Award(s) | One (1) winner each month $2,000 per winner |
| Eligibility | High school, college, and graduate students and those planning to enroll in an institution listed on niche.com within 12 months. U.S. resident |
| Requirements | Niche account registration |
| Apply | Link |
Nitro $2,000 Scholarship
| Award(s) | One (1) winner per month $2,000 per winner |
| Eligibility | Currently enrolled in U.S. college Currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited U.S. college |
| Requirements | Online registration |
| Apply | Link |
Smarter College Scholarship Sweepstakes
| Award(s) | One (1) winner each month $2,000 per winner |
| Eligibility | Any student or parent of a student |
| Requirements | Online Application on Smater College platform |
| Apply | Link |
Smart Owl Scholarship
Misleadingly advertised as a $50,000 scholarship, which is actually the annual total value of all scholarships. Each monthly winner receives $1,000.
| Award(s) | 4 monthly winners (50 annual winners), 2 additional winners in December $1,000 per winner |
| Eligibility | High school and college students aged 16 years and older U.S. residents (excluding Michigan and Rhode Island) Must either be enrolled now or will be enrolled within three months of registration in the Scholarship Sweepstakes, in a qualified high school, college or university within the United States |
| Requirements | Online application form |
| Apply | Link |
Tallo Monthly Scholarship
| Award(s) | One (1) winner each month $1,000 per winner |
| Eligibility | High school & college students |
| Requirements | Create a profile with Tallo |
| Apply | Link |