[Page 2] The 90 Best No-Essay Scholarships to Apply for in April 2026
Updated: April 6, 2026
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If writing scholarship essays has felt frustrating, you’re not alone. This page features the top Bold.org no-essay scholarships — ranked by award amount, deadline, and eligibility — so you can apply fast and focus on what matters.
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100% free.Best Christian Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for Christian high school students looking for college tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes31Catholic 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.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes32Best Catholic Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is a perfect opportunity for high school students interested in attending Catholic Colleges or Universities.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes33Post Malone Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Post Malone who have been impacted by his music and career as they pursue higher education.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes34CollegeXpress No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college tips and resources.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes35Miley Cyrus Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to uplift fans of Miley Cyrus who have been impacted by her music or her career.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes36Love Island Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to support students who are fans of "Love Island" and are invested in the stories on screen.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes37Surveys and Savings No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to support students who are looking for free and easy opportunities to improve their finances.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes38Shape 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.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes39Online Education No Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about taking charge of their futures and pursuing the education they desire.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes40Finance Your Education No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who are looking for financial aid and tips on how to finance their education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes41WayUp “Unlock Your Potential” Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing higher education and maximizing their potential!Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes42K-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!Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes43300 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 300 Bold Points.Amount$3,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes44100 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 100 Bold Points.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes45$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.Amount$25,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes46500 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.Amount$5,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes47James Philip Mitton Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFelicity SandersThis scholarship seeks to help fund college or trade school education for a SandHoke Early College student who shares the passions of James Philip Mitton.Amount$5,000Deadline:May 4, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes48Coty Crisp Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRonald SparksThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Coty Crisp by supporting students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 6, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes49Ethan Joner Memorial Scholarship
Funded byEthan Joner Memorial FoundationThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ethan Jones by supporting students who are pillars of their community.Amount$27,000Deadline:May 6, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes50For the Culture Scholarship
Funded byCollege for the CultureThis scholarship aims to alleviate the often-overlooked financial burdens of college life so underserved students can achieve their dreams.Amount$900Deadline:May 12, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes51Bob Bartnett Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBartnett FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Bob Bartnett by supporting students who share his passion for selfless service.Amount$2,500Deadline:May 14, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes52DK Memorial Sports Broadcasting Scholarship
Funded byFriends of DKThe community that loved DK aims to honor DK by supporting undergraduate and graduate students pursuing Sports Broadcasting or Sports Journalism.Amount$2,500Deadline:May 17, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes53Josh Gibson MD Grant
Funded byJosh Gibson MDThis scholarship aims to continue Dr. Josh Gibson’s legacy by supporting students who balance their academic pursuits with significant work or volunteer commitments.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 24, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes54Tom LoCasale Developing Character Through Golf Scholarship
Funded byLoCasale Family and FriendsThis scholarship seeks to honor Tom LoCasale’s life by supporting students who have learned valuable life skills through the sport of golf.Amount$3,000Deadline:May 29, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes55Education Empowerment Scholarship
Funded byJulie LeoneThis scholarship aims to honor the dedication of two incredible parents to education and learning by supporting students in NY and IL who have faced language barriers in their pursuit of education.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jun 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes56“I Matter” Scholarship
Funded byThe O’Neal FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support minority students and students with financial need so they can afford to pursue higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 12, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes57G.A. Johnston Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJohnston FamilyThe G.A. Johnston Memorial Scholarship honors the life of Gary A Johnston by supporting students who love watercolor paintings.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 14, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes58Gretchen Arnold Memorial Photography Scholarship
Funded bySulyn Bennett-HennesseyThis scholarship aims to assist young film and photography students on their journey through school and into the workforce.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 22, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes59RonranGlee 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.Amount$10,000Deadline:Jun 25, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes60