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Catholic Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for high school or transfer students who are interested in Catholic College tips and resources.All students are eligible$1,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply121Survey Junkie Brand Influencer No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is great for anyone who loves getting paid for sharing their opinions on products and services.All students are eligible$1,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply122Maryland Mana Wrestling Foundation Scholarship
Funded byShevy NejadThis scholarship seeks to empower girls in Maryland and encourage them to continue breaking barriers in wrestling and in society in general.- GPA: Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Athletics: Must have two or more years of high school wrestling experience
- Service: Must have non-profit or volunteering experience
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Education Level: Must be a high school senior
- State: Maryland
$2,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply123Nielsen Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship opportunity is perfect for anyone who loves earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.All students are eligible$1,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply124Niche College No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college and grad school tips and resources.All students are eligible$1,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply125K-POP Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by the incredible artists and music of K-Pop!All students are eligible$500Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply126Bold Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who care about Bold Points, winning scholarships, and taking charge of their financial health.All students are eligible$1,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply127Appalachian Region Vocational Scholarship
Funded byDaelyn ChaneyThis scholarship will support a student in the Appalachian region who is pursuing a career in STEM.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- Type of Education: Trade or vocational
- State: Kentucky, West Virginia, or Virginia
- Major/Career of Interest: STEM
- Background: First generation college student
$1,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply128Sabrina Carpenter Superfan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Sabrina Carpenter who have been impacted by her career.All students are eligible$500Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply129Elizabeth Schalk Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBrian SchalkThis scholarship will support a student who has been affected by mental illness.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
- Background: Affected by mental illness, either personally or in the family
$2,200Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply130Amber Joy Lillian Women in Business Scholarship
Funded byAmber GreeneThis scholarship will help support female students pursuing a business degree in Pennsylvania.- Education Level: High school
- Gender: Woman
- State: Pennsylvania
- Desired Major: Business
$1,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply131Taylor Swift Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans who find comfort in Taylor Swift’s music and have been impacted by her work.All students are eligible$500Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply132Shape the News No-Essay Survey Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support opinionated students who want to make their voices heard in order to drive change.All students are eligible$500Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply133CF Boleky Scholarship
Funded byBenjamin LagueThis scholarship aims to honor CF Boleky by supporting students who have a strong relationship with their best friends.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: California
$3,000Deadline:Jan 02, 2026One Click Apply134Learner Online Learning Innovator Scholarship for Veterans
Funded byLearnerThis scholarship seeks to reward motivated learners by supporting a community of innovative minds who rely on the digital realm to enrich their learning experiences.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Background: Uses online platforms, tools, and resources to further learning and knowledge application
$1,000Deadline:Jan 02, 2026One Click Apply135Pete and Consuelo Hernandez Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHernandez FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Pete and Consuelo Hernandez by supporting underrepresented students pursuing higher education in California.- State: California
- Background: First-generation
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Education Level: High school senior or first-year undergraduate student
$5,400Deadline:Jan 02, 2026One Click Apply136Brian Chellios Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStacie StreicherThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.- Education Level: Undergraduate or trade student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Fire science, fire service, or EMS
$1,000Deadline:Jan 02, 2026One Click Apply137Gregory A. DeCanio Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJohn & Ilia WalshThis scholarship supports students who are pursuing careers in the emergency services.- Field of Interest: Emergency services, Public Safety, Healthcare, Social work, or another community-baed service field
- State: New York
$2,750Deadline:Jan 03, 2026138Rainbow Futures Scholarship
Funded byDouglas BickneseThis scholarship seeks to support LGBTQ+ students who need financial assistance in order to pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Identity: LGBTQ+
- Background: Financial need
$1,000Deadline:Jan 03, 2026One Click Apply139Ja-Tek Scholarship Award
Funded byJadin HutchinsonThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students as they pursue their dreams in the field of engineering.- College Plans: Will attend or is attending a four-year college
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Engineering (computer science, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, etc.)
$500Deadline:Jan 03, 2026One Click Apply140Michael Valdivia Scholarship
Funded byTania JohmannThis scholarship seeks to support male students who have dealt with anxiety and/or depression and are passionate about taking the next steps to achieve their goals through the use of higher education.- Gender: Male
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background : Experience dealing with anxiety and/or depression
$4,000Deadline:Jan 05, 2026One Click Apply141Dr. Samuel Attoh Legacy Scholarship
Funded byAnnabelle Attoh ThompsonThis scholarship exists to support one student studying geography, urban planning, or STEM.- Major: Geography, Urban Planning, & STEM
$500Deadline:Jan 06, 2026One Click Apply142Diane Amendt Memorial Scholarship for the Arts
Funded bySwiftThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Diane Amendt by supporting students who are pursuing higher education in the arts.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Field of Study: Arts
$1,000Deadline:Jan 06, 2026One Click Apply143Arnetha V. Bishop Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAustin/Bishop FamilyThis scholarship will support BIPOC students pursuing a career in the mental health field.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Major/Field: Mental health related
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
$500Deadline:Jan 06, 2026One Click Apply144Studio Blush Butterfly Scholarship
Funded byStudio Blush, LLCThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to work in cosmetology.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
- Field of Study: Cosmetology
$1,000Deadline:Jan 08, 2026One Click Apply145Hector L. Villarreal Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySallie SmithThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Hector L. Villarreal by supporting students who share his passion for the aviation industry.- Education Level: High school senior, high school graduate, trade school student, or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Aviation Industry
$1,000Deadline:Jan 09, 2026One Click Apply146Ricardo Cortez Legacy of Achievement Scholarship
Funded byMadridThis scholarship seeks to empower fathers who are paying child support by providing financial support to help alleviate the burden of college expenses.- Background: Single father
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- School Name: University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) or University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
$500Deadline:Jan 09, 2026One Click Apply147Dr. Steve Aldana Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWellSteps, LLC.This scholarship is a tribute to Steve Aldana’s immeasurable impact by supporting students who are following in his footsteps.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Wellness, employee wellness, or public health
$500Deadline:Jan 11, 2026One Click Apply148Rev. and Mrs. E B Dunbar Scholarship
Funded byDonald DunbarThis scholarship will support a minority student.- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- State: Kentucky or California
$1,000Deadline:Jan 14, 2026One Click Apply149Well-Rounded Student Scholarship
Funded byKevin KozlenThis scholarship seeks to support students who have studied foreign languages and gotten involved in school activities.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- State: Illinois
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: Involved in activities and has studied foreign language
$500Deadline:Jan 15, 2026One Click Apply150