[Page 4] The 240 Best Easy Scholarships to Apply for in August 2026
Updated: August 3, 2026
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Balancing school, work, and life can make applying for scholarships tough. That’s why we’ve gathered the best easy Bold.org scholarships — no essays, no hassle, just fast applications and real awards to help cut your college costs.
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100% free."Cooking with Gas" Culinary Scholarship
Funded byDelighted CookingThis scholarship will support the culinary career of one student who is passionate about food prep and cooking and is looking to take their career to the next level.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 1, 2021Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner91WayUp $1,000 Aspiring Accountant Scholarship
Funded byWayUpThe WayUp $1,000 Aspiring Accountant Scholarship will be rewarded to one student pursuing a degree in accounting or a recent graduate who hopes to begin an accounting career.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 1, 2021Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner92WayUp $1,000 Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship
Funded byWayUpThe WayUp $1,000 Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship will be awarded to one student in any field of study who shares our passion and vision to expand the perspectives of all people.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner93Penny Hoarder Smart Money No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for anyone interested in personal finance tips and tools.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 21, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner94Community Oral Health No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is designed to help students passionate about dentistry and public health to explore their discipline at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2021Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner95Bold Moments No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will go to the student with the boldest image and story submission.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 30, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner96JuJu Foundation Scholarship
Funded byJuJu Smith-SchusterThis scholarship will support two students who are facing economic hardship in paying for their education.Amount$20,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2021Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners97Cosmetology No-Essay Scholarship — Adult Learner Award
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will support residents from Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, or Idaho who are interested in pursuing a career in cosmetology, hair styling, hair design, or a related field.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 30, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner98Cosmetology No-Essay Scholarship — High School Award
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will support residents from Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, or Idaho who are interested in pursuing a career in cosmetology, hair styling, hair design, or a related field.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 30, 2021Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner99Pride Palace LGBTQ+ Scholarship
Funded byPride PalaceIn celebration of Women's History Month, this scholarship will be awarded to a woman who is a champion for change.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners100Mirajur Rahman Self Expression Scholarship
Funded byMirajur RahmanThis scholarship will support one high school artistic creator who wants to express themselves creatively through their preferred mode of art/creation.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 19, 2021Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
0 winners101"A's Don't Matter" No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byCalvin RosserThis scholarship will support one curious and ambitious student who thinks outside of the box, follows his or her interests, and has a genuine love for learning.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 31, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner102Amplify Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship
Funded bySteph SmithThis scholarship will support an ambitious student who hopes to leverage a career in entrepreneurship to make the world a better place.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 15, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner103No-Essay Sideline Sprint Sports News Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to sports fans who get the most out of the Sideline Sprint newsletter.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 24, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner104Galactic Fed Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship
Funded byGalactic FedGalactic Fed works with entrepreneurs and startups all over the world, and we want to inspire new leaders and self-starters. We would like to set up a small annual scholarship for people interested in entrepreneurship.Amount$500Deadline:Sep 1, 2021Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner105No-Essay Lambda School Unlock Your Potential Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is designed to help the software engineers of the future obtain the education they desire without the financial burden that plagues the student population today.Amount$1,000Deadline:Sep 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner106Scholarship Junkies No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to help students refine their essay writing skills and take charge of funding their tuition.Amount$1,000Deadline:Sep 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner107Becoming a Singer-Songwriter Idol Scholarship
Funded byR BThis scholarship will be awarded to one minority student who wishes to pursue their passion for singing and musical performance.Amount$1,000Deadline:Sep 20, 2021Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners108MedSchoolCoach Scholarship
Funded byMedSchoolCoachThis scholarship will support second and third-year undergraduates who are earning a degree toward becoming a doctor or physician.Amount$1,500Deadline:Sep 30, 2021Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner109¡Viva la Vida! No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byCalvin RosserThis scholarship will support all curious and passionate students interested in getting the most out of life.Amount$500Deadline:Sep 30, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner110Breanden Beneschott Fire Memes Scholarship
Funded byBreanden BeneschottThe Breanden Beneschott Fire Memes Scholarship exists to support the creative souls of the world who dream up and make memes that spread truth, humor, and ideas.Amount$1,000Deadline:Oct 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner111Faith and Tech Scholarship
Funded byGabe RodriguezThis scholarship exists to encourage Christian students who love computer science to continue their studies toward a brighter future for themselves and their community.Amount$500Deadline:Oct 10, 2021Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner112Shreddership: A Music Scholarship
Funded byBen SchneiderThis scholarship will be awarded to one student musician who studies with their brain, and shreds with their heart and soul!Amount$500Deadline:Oct 30, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner113Drop Automatic Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will go to the applicant who gets the most savings out of the Drop mobile app!Amount$1,000Deadline:Oct 31, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner114"A Fulfilling Life" No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byCalvin RosserThis scholarship will support one student who is committed to getting the most out of life.Amount$1,015Deadline:Oct 31, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner115Bold October No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis October No-Essay Scholarship is open to all students at the high school, undergraduate, or graduate level who want to be proactive in funding their education.Amount$500Deadline:Oct 31, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner1161440 Impartial News Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is for avid readers of world news who are interested in an impartial, comprehensive daily news source.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner117SkipSchool Scholarship
Funded bySkip SchoolThis scholarship will be awarded to one undergraduate student pursuing a degree in STEM and/or the arts and would like to continue critically engaging both hemispheres of their brain in their studies.Amount$500Deadline:Nov 14, 2021Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner118Bold November No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis Bold November No-Essay Scholarship is open to all high school, undergraduate, and graduate students who are passionate about funding their education.Amount$500Deadline:Nov 30, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner119Next College Student Athlete No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis exclusive no-essay scholarship is for high school athletes aiming to compete at the next level.Amount$1,000Deadline:Dec 2, 2021Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
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