[Page 2] The 90 Best No-Essay Scholarships to Apply for in August 2026
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CollegeXpress No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college tips and resources.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 31, 20268 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes31
NSHSS Student Appreciation Giveaway
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to take the next step in their education so they can build a better future.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 31, 20268 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes32
WayUp “Unlock Your Potential” Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgKickstart your career with WayUp. Open to undergraduate and graduate students at eligible schools and majors, graduating in 2026 or later.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 31, 20268 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes33
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.Amount$5,000Deadline:Aug 31, 20268 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes34
InnovateHERs Scholarship Challenge
Funded byInnovateHERsThis scholarship aims to support female students who plan to spend their careers as entrepreneurs and business leaders.Amount$500Deadline:Sep 29, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes35
American Dream Scholarship for Nurses
Funded byFVI School of Nursing and TechnologyThe American Dream Scholarship for Nurses aims to support students pursuing their Associates in Nursing at FVI School of Nursing and Technology.Amount$3,000Deadline:Oct 14, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes36
American Dream Scholarship for Practical Nurses
Funded byFVI School of Nursing and TechnologyThe American Dream Scholarship for Practical Nurses is designed to support FVI students who are in the practical nursing program.Amount$1,500Deadline:Oct 14, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes37
Cody Cochlin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJaedan FordThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Cody Cochlin by supporting students who share his love for skateboarding.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 1, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes38
Mad Genius Scholarship
Funded byFoodStory BrandsThis scholarship aims to celebrate bold ideas, wild creativity, and the kind of thinking that doesn’t always fit inside the lines.Amount$8,000Deadline:Nov 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes39
James G. Boyd Legacy Scholarship
Funded byGiltenan Boyd LegacyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of James G. Boyd by supporting students who are following their dreams and pursuing the trades.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 20, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes40
Hugh R. Boyd Legacy Scholarship
Funded byGiltenan Boyd LegacyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Hugh R. Boyd by supporting students who need financial assistance in order to pursue their career goals.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 20, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes41
Margaret M. Boyd Legacy Scholarship
Funded byGiltenan Boyd LegacyThis scholarship honors Margaret M. Boyd by supporting Catholic, U.S. citizen undergraduate students with financial need who are pursuing nursing and maintain a 2.75 GPA or higher.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 21, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes42
RonranGlee 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:Dec 26, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes43
Current Future Finance Scholarship
Funded byCurrentThis scholarship seeks to support students who are ready to make smarter financial moves and reach their goals faster.Amount$3,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes44
Lucas Jeffery STEAM Scholarship
Funded byLucas JefferyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are multifaceted and committed to both STEM and the arts.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 19, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes45
Redefining Victory Scholarship
Funded byChris & Mary CarnduffBy embracing diverse avenues for personal growth, anyone can conquer the challenges of life and attain the pinnacle of success.Amount$20,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2027Education LevelAnyTakes minutes46
Coty 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:Apr 20, 2027Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes47
Diversity in Music Education Scholarship
Funded bySymphonic DistributionThis scholarship will support three aspiring musicians in their musical studies and budding career.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 16, 2027Education LevelAnyTakes minutes48
Marcus Yates Giving A Care Scholarship
Funded byMarcus YatesThis scholarship exists to support one person with a sincere passion for music.Amount$3,000Deadline:Oct 30, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner49
Austin Kramer Music-Maker Scholarship
Funded byAustin KramerThis scholarship is designed to encourage and inspire musicians of all levels to express themselves through their own musical creations!Amount$2,000Deadline:Jun 28, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner50
Pandemic's Box Scholarship
Funded byCarlynn GreeneThis scholarship will celebrate the stories of positivity and good outcomes that came about for people during the pandemic.Amount$2,000Deadline:Dec 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners51
Skin Grip Diabetes Scholarship
Funded bySkin GripThis scholarship will support students with diabetes as they continue to persevere and strive for their dreams.Amount$24,315Deadline:Feb 4, 2026Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
24 winners52
AMPLIFY Digital Storytellers Scholarship
Funded bySteph SmithThis scholarship exists to support digital creators looking to start or grow their own digital footprint, by writing online.Amount$1,350Deadline:Apr 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners53
AMPLIFY No Code Scholarship
Funded bySteph SmithThis scholarship is designed to empower creators looking to take the next step in their career as beneficiaries of the "no-code movement".Amount$1,250Deadline:Jul 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners54
Zest for Cooking Culinary Scholarship
Funded byInstapot LifeThis scholarship is for the chefs! It will support anyone who is passionate about cooking or is looking to pursue a culinary career.Amount$1,125Deadline:Apr 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner55
Amelia Michelle Sanford LGBTQIA+ Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySanford familyThis scholarship seeks to support LGBTQIA+ student-athletes to assist them in the pursuit of higher education.Amount$2,500Deadline:Apr 10, 2023Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner56
JusticeTheTutor Scholarship (No Essay)
Funded byJustice ShepardThis scholarship aims to help pay for higher education and encourage those who want to make a positive difference through science and technology.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 11, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner57
Art of Giving Scholarship
Funded byThe Art of ScholarshipsThis scholarship exists to help students combat the hidden expenses they encounter when obtaining a college, graduate, or professional school degree.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners58
Across Cultures No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBen SchneiderThis scholarship exists to encourage students to respectfully explore cultures different from their own, and to share with their own culture as well.Amount$1,350Deadline:Apr 12, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner59
Verb Women In Business Scholarship
Funded byVerb Technology Company, Inc.This scholarship is open to all female high school, college, and graduate students, and will be awarding two students who are passionate about entrepreneurship and building a career in business.Amount$1,926Deadline:Apr 11, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners60
