[Page 2] The 90 Best No-Essay Scholarships to Apply for in August 2026
Updated: August 3, 2026
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Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for current and prospective college students who are in search of funding.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes31Shape 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:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes32NSHSS 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, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes33InnovateHERs 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 minutes34American 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 minutes35American 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 minutes36Cody 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 minutes37Mad 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 LevelAny38RonranGlee 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 minutes39Current 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 minutes40Lucas 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 minutes41Redefining 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 minutes42Diversity 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 minutes43Coty 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:Jun 29, 2027Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes44Marcus 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 winner45Austin 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 winner46Pandemic'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 winners47Skin 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 winners48AMPLIFY 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 winners49AMPLIFY 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 winners50Zest 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 winner51Amelia 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 winner52JusticeTheTutor 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 winner53Art 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 winners54Across 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 winner55Verb 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 winners56Across Cultures "Expand Your Horizons" Scholarship
Funded byBen SchneiderThis scholarship exists to help students broaden their experience of the world and other cultures.Amount$1,113Deadline:Mar 28, 2025Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner57Private Label Diversity in Cosmetology Scholarship
Funded byPrivate LabelThis scholarship will support one Black hairstylist attending or planning to attend cosmetology school and has large ambitions for their future in the hair industry!Amount$3,163Deadline:Apr 30, 2021Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner58Kenny Tan Test Prep Scholarship
Funded byKenny Tan Test PrepThe Kenny Tan Test Prep Scholarship will support one student in the New York City public school system who provides a thoughtful analysis of whether or not the SHSAT should remain the sole criteria for NYC's specialized schools.Amount$506Deadline:Jun 30, 2021Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner59Gerardo Behori Dream Scholarship
Funded byMadina and Marco BehoriThis scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Gerardo Behori by supporting students who aspire to help their communities.Amount$3,660Deadline:Mar 30, 2025Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
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