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[Page 2] The 90 Best No-Essay Scholarships to Apply for in October 2026

Updated: October 26, 2026

Written by:Elise
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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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  1. Bold Rewards No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    Open to high school, college, and graduate students who use the free Bold Rewards browser extension.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 31, 20262 days left!
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    31

  2. Mad Genius Scholarship

    Funded by
    FoodStory Brands
    Open to high school, college, trade school, and graduate students with bold, creative ideas.
    Amount
    $8,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 1, 20263 days left!
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    32

  3. Cody Cochlin Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jaedan Ford
    Open to low-income college and trade school students who skateboard, snowboard, rollerblade, or roller skate.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 1, 20263 days left!
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    33

  4. Hugh R. Boyd Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Giltenan Boyd Legacy
    Open to Catholic undergraduates studying marketing or finance.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 20, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    34

  5. James G. Boyd Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Giltenan Boyd Legacy
    Open to trade school students training to become electricians with at least a 2.75 GPA.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 20, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    35

  6. Margaret M. Boyd Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Giltenan Boyd Legacy
    Open to Catholic undergraduate students pursuing nursing with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 21, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    36

  7. RonranGlee Literary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ronne Gleason
    Open to high school seniors and undergraduates with a passion for close reading.
    Amount
    $10,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 26, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    37

  8. LegalMatch.com's Legal Futures Initiative Scholarship

    Funded by
    LegalMatch.com
    Open to four-year college juniors and seniors with a 3.75 GPA or higher who plan to attend law school.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    38

  9. “SUGA Scholars” Award

    Funded by
    LaMirah Ramirez
    Open to undergraduate students at Prairie View A&M University with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    39

  10. Peter J. Musto Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    RACE Cancer Foundation
    Open to Pennsylvania high school seniors and undergraduates affected by cancer, with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Feb 17, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    40

  11. Lucas Jeffery STEAM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lucas Jeffery
    Open to high school seniors at Southside Charter High School in Arkansas committed to both STEM and the arts.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Mar 19, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    41

  12. Philippians 2:3 Scholarship

    Funded by
    Williams Calderon
    Open to graduating seniors at Bruni High School (TX).
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 20, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    42

  13. Grady Reese Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Megan Reese Patterson
    Open to seniors at Lakeville North High School in Lakeville, Minnesota.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 20, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    43

  14. Redefining Victory Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chris & Mary Carnduff
    Open to all high school, college, trade school, and graduate students.
    Amount
    $20,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 30, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    44

  15. J.D. Currin Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    James Routh
    Open to students at Eastern Randolph or Providence Grove High School in North Carolina.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 1, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    45

  16. Dream Big Enough Scholarship

    Funded by
    Grimes Family
    Open to seniors at Montevallo High School in Alabama or Grapevine or Refugio High School in Texas.
    Amount
    $750
    Deadline:
    Apr 9, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    46

  17. Joan Free Thompson Scholarship

    Funded by
    Howe and Linn Families
    Open to BIPOC high school students at Star City, Dumas, or McGehee High School in Arkansas.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 14, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    47

  18. Coty Crisp Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ronald Sparks
    Open to LGBTQ+ undergraduates studying dental hygiene.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 20, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    48

  19. Norman Brooks Memorial Vocational Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amy Brooks
    Open to high school students in Coos County, New Hampshire, pursuing a vocational or education field.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Apr 30, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    49

  20. Jack D. McWilliams, Sr. Scholarship

    Funded by
    The McWilliams Family
    Open to high school students in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a 3.0+ GPA.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 7, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    50

  21. Diversity in Music Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Symphonic Distribution
    Open to BIPOC high school, college, and graduate students pursuing music creation, curation, or production.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    May 16, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    51

  22. Marcus Yates Giving A Care Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marcus Yates
    This scholarship exists to support one person with a sincere passion for music.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 30, 2021
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    52

  23. Austin Kramer Music-Maker Scholarship

    Funded by
    Austin Kramer
    This scholarship is designed to encourage and inspire musicians of all levels to express themselves through their own musical creations!
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 28, 2021
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    53

  24. Pandemic's Box Scholarship

    Funded by
    Carlynn Greene
    This scholarship will celebrate the stories of positivity and good outcomes that came about for people during the pandemic.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 1, 2021
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Takes minutes
    54

  25. Skin Grip Diabetes Scholarship

    Funded by
    Skin Grip
    This scholarship will support students with diabetes as they continue to persevere and strive for their dreams.
    Amount
    $24,315
    Deadline:
    Feb 4, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    24 winners
    Takes minutes
    55

  26. AMPLIFY Digital Storytellers Scholarship

    Funded by
    Steph Smith
    This scholarship exists to support digital creators looking to start or grow their own digital footprint, by writing online.
    Amount
    $1,350
    Deadline:
    Apr 1, 2021
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    56

  27. AMPLIFY No Code Scholarship

    Funded by
    Steph Smith
    This scholarship is designed to empower creators looking to take the next step in their career as beneficiaries of the "no-code movement".
    Amount
    $1,250
    Deadline:
    Jul 1, 2021
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    57

  28. Zest for Cooking Culinary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Instapot Life
    This scholarship is for the chefs! It will support anyone who is passionate about cooking or is looking to pursue a culinary career.
    Amount
    $1,125
    Deadline:
    Apr 1, 2021
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    58

  29. Amelia Michelle Sanford LGBTQIA+ Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sanford family
    This scholarship seeks to support LGBTQIA+ student-athletes to assist them in the pursuit of higher education.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Apr 10, 2023
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    59

  30. JusticeTheTutor Scholarship (No Essay)

    Funded by
    Justice Shepard
    This scholarship aims to help pay for higher education and encourage those who want to make a positive difference through science and technology.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jul 11, 2021
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    60
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