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500 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 500 Bold Points.All students are eligible$5,000Only 18 days left!One Click Apply31Ed and Aline Patane Kind, Compassion, Joy and Generosity Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDonna DavisThis scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Ed and Aline Patane by supporting students who have consistently demonstrated kindness, generosity, and a genuine spirit of care and service throughout their young lives.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student who is enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college or university in the U.S.
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Background: Volunteering experience
- Religion: Lives a faith-based life
$500Only 18 days left!32No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
Funded byBold.orgThis exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.All students are eligible$10,000Only 18 days left!One Click Apply33400 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 400 Bold Points.All students are eligible$4,000Only 18 days left!One Click Apply34$25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThe world will be shaped by the bold—the fighters, the risk-takers, the earnest overachievers who won’t take no for an answer. The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.All students are eligible$25,000Only 18 days left!One Click Apply35Conscious Consumer No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship exists to support students building financial literacy skills and looking to be more conscious of their financial habits.All students are eligible$1,000Only 18 days left!One Click Apply36Sam Stoy "Captain America" Scholarship
Funded byStoy FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Sam Stoy by supporting students who demonstrate leadership and are enthusiastic about making a difference for fellow students.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- School Name: Tidewater Tech
- State: Virginia
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Combination/maritime welding program
- Background: Great attendance record
$2,000Only 24 days left!One Click Apply37Private (PVT) Henry Walker Minority Scholarship
Funded bySteven FranklinThis scholarship seeks to support students attending HBCUs so they can complete their higher education journeys and achieve their career goals.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: African American
- School Type: HBCU
- Background: Volunteer experience
- GPA: 2.8 or above
$1,000Only 27 days left!One Click Apply38Dickinson L. Howell Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChristopher HowellThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Dickinson L. Howell by supporting students who are pursuing STEM.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- College Name: University of New Hampshire
- Field of Study: STEM
$500Deadline:Dec 15, 2025One Click Apply39Lavender Ribbon Cancer Scholarship
Funded byVenne Zimmer FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the impactful legacies of Sylvie and Ralph by supporting students who share their dedication to service.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: Maryland or Virginia
- GPA: 3.2 or higher
- Background: Has lost a parent to cancer
- Future Plans: Pursuing a service-oriented career, hospitality and public safety are preferred
$1,000Deadline:Dec 15, 2025One Click Apply40Safak Paker-Leggs Science Education Scholarship
Funded byMitchell LeggsThis scholarship aims to continue Safak’s legacy by supporting women who are pursuing degrees in science-based fields.- Education Level: Ph.D. candidate
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Pharmaceutical science or health science
$2,500Deadline:Dec 15, 2025One Click Apply41Delories Thompson Scholarship
Funded byMarcus ThomasThis scholarship aims to support African American students who are pursuing higher education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: Black/African American
- Institution Type: HBCU
$1,000Deadline:Dec 16, 2025One Click Apply42RonranGlee Literary Scholarship
Funded byRonne GleasonThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education and making the most of their time through close reading.- Education Level: High school senior or two or four-year undergraduate student
$10,000Deadline:Dec 19, 2025One Click Apply43In This Lifetime Scholarship
Funded byRashmi NaikThis scholarship aims to inspire young students to embrace their creativity, pursue their goals, and choose a path that truly aligns with who they are.- Education Level: High school student
- State: New Jersey
- GPA: 3.7 GPA or higher
- Background: Has a creative art portfolio
$1,000Deadline:Dec 20, 2025One Click Apply44Bre Hoy Memorial Softball Scholarship
Funded byRachel Vogt VogtThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Bre Hoy by supporting students who share her love and talent for softball.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Sport: Softball
- GPA: 3.2 or higher
$2,000Deadline:Dec 20, 2025One Click Apply45Penny Nelk Nursing Scholarship
Funded byNelk FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Penny Nelk by supporting students who are pursuing careers in nursing.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
$500Deadline:Dec 21, 2025One Click Apply46Ronald Whitmore Jr. Scholarship
Funded byRonald Whitmore, Jr.This scholarship aims to uplift young Black men who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to their communities.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: African American
- Gender: Male-identifying
- College Plans: HBCU
- GPA: 3.5 and above
$500Deadline:Dec 22, 2025One Click Apply47Maryland 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 Apply48Brian 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 Apply49Ja-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 Apply50Dr. 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 Apply51Arnetha 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 Apply52Well-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 Apply53Guyton Winspeare College Scholarship
Funded byNoir Bar & LoungeThis scholarship seeks to support students in MA who are preparing to complete their high school years and move on to higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Massachusetts
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
$500Deadline:Jan 16, 2026One Click Apply54Vickie Drum Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDavid ClineIn honor of Vickie Drum, this scholarship will support North Carolina female students with a child in their pursuit of higher education- State: NC
- Background: Female student with a child
- GPA: 3.0+
- Education Level: Undergraduate
$2,000Deadline:Jan 16, 2026One Click Apply55Survey Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who love earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.All students are eligible$500Deadline:Feb 01, 2026One Click Apply56Zedikiah Randolph Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRaja-Nee KeysThis scholarship aims to support BIPOC students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the barriers they face and be an inspiration to those who follow them.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Field of Study: STEM, business, finance, marketing, or medicine
$500Deadline:Feb 01, 2026One Click Apply57FIAH Scholarship
Funded byDaleth EstradaThis scholarship aims to make college more accessible by supporting students who want to further their education in order to make the world a better place.- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Background: Involved in sports, arts, or community service during high school
- Location: Texas
- Education Level: High school senior or current undergraduate student
$2,000Deadline:Feb 07, 202658Ismat's Scholarship for Empowering Muslim Women
Funded byTariq Aslam and FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Ismat by keeping her dreams alive and empowering Muslim women to not give up on their educational journeys and to do their part to make this world a better place!- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Religion: Muslim
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: Financial need
- States: TX, FL, GA, AL, NC, DE, IL, NV, PA, VA, DC, OH, CA, MS, MD, NJ, NY
$2,000Deadline:Feb 09, 2026One Click Apply59Allison Thomas Swanberg Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySwanbergThis scholarship aims to continue Allison Thomas Swanberg’s legacy of helping students achieve their educational goals.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- State: Colorado
- Background: Community service and/or volunteering experience
$1,500Deadline:Feb 13, 2026One Click Apply60