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[Page 2] The 46 Best Grants to Pay Off Student Loans in September 2026

Updated: September 14, 2026

Written by:Elise
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Paying off student loans can feel discouraging — but you’re not alone. These grants on Bold.org are designed to help, including no-essay options ranked by award amount, effort, deadline, and eligibility.

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  1. Noah Jon Markstrom Student Debt Paydown Grant

    Funded by
    Noah Jon Markstrom Foundation
    This scholarship will support anyone who has a career in pediatric medicine and has student loan debt.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jun 8, 2022
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    31

  2. Cyndy Cervantes Scholarship for Oncology Social Work

    Funded by
    beyond Oncology Education, LLC.
    This scholarship is perfect for graduate students pursuing a career in oncology social work or current oncology social workers with student debt.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jun 15, 2022
    Education Level
    Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    32

  3. Toluna Influencers No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    We've partnered with Toluna to create an exclusive scholarship for everyone who wants to influence their world and be the voice of change.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jul 1, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    33

  4. Bruin Pride - UCLA No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship aims to reward students at UCLA for their school spirit and passion so they can reduce their need for student debt when paying for college.
    Amount
    $10,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 31, 2022
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    34

  5. TeluguPeople for America Scholarship

    Funded by
    TeluguPeople Foundation
    This scholarship will support low-income, bachelor’s students at public universities who are working to pursue their dreams.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 1, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    35

  6. Forget Your Student Debt. No-Essay Grant.

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    The Forget Your Student Debt Grant is open to anyone with student debt. Adults who have started their career and are no longer in school are fully eligible.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Aug 1, 2023
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    36

  7. First-Generation College Students Scholarship

    Funded by
    wiseGEEK
    The First-Generation College Students Scholarship is meant to support and encourage these students as they take on the biggest educational milestone thus far in their lives.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jul 15, 2024
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    37

  8. @ESPDaniella Debt Grant

    Funded by
    Carlynn Greene
    This scholarship seeks to alleviate the burden of student loan debt by helping current students, graduates, and those who dropped out pay off their student debt.
    Amount
    $3,500
    Deadline:
    May 1, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    38

  9. Joe Gilroy "Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Smart Boy Studios
    This scholarship aims to support any student who has dreams and a detailed plan on how to pursue and achieve them.
    Amount
    $1,315
    Deadline:
    Aug 30, 2026
    Scholarship is in review
    Takes minutes
    39
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