[Page 2] The 90 Best No-Essay Scholarships to Apply for in May 2026
Updated: May 11, 2026
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Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college tips and resources.Amount$500Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes31Online 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:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes32Post 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:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes33Christian Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for high school and prospective transfer students who are interested in tips and resources about Christian colleges.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes34Surveys 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:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes35Finance 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:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes36$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:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes37Education 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 minutes38“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 minutes39G.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 minutes40Gretchen 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 minutes41RonranGlee 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 minutes42LegalMatch.com's Legal Futures Initiative Scholarship
Funded byLegalMatch.comThis scholarship aims to support future lawyers as they pursue higher education so they can achieve their dreams and make a difference in the legal field.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes43WoodaWorx Music Scholarship
Funded byKelvin "Wu10" WootenThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students who are pursuing careers in the music industry.Amount$10,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes44Jill S. Tolley Scholarship
Funded byCaleb BanegasThis scholarship aims to support single mothers so they can overcome the obstacles they face and complete their college degrees.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 5, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes45Anthony McPherson Memorial Automotive Scholarship
Funded byDenese McPhersonThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Anthony McPherson by raising awareness about drunk driving and supporting students pursuing careers in the automotive industry.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 8, 2026Education LevelHigh School, Undergraduate46Henry and Cornelia Ritter Memorial Scholarship
Funded byPatrick RitterThis scholarship seeks to help make education available to low-income students who wish to pursue a trades career and also serve their communities.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 10, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes47Nursing Platform Scholarship
Funded byAntonio Ward JrThis scholarship aims to support ambitious nursing students who view the profession as more than just a healthcare role, but as a platform for lifelong impact and financial independence.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 11, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes48Josh Gibson MD Scholarship
Funded byJosh Gibson MDThis scholarship seeks to honor Dr. Josh Gibson’s legacy by supporting the next generation of transformative leaders across all fields of study.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 14, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes49Korellis Reuther Scholarship
Funded byDieter and Karen ReutherThis scholarship seeks to support future female designers and connect them to seasoned female design executives in order to overcome the barriers they face in the field.Amount$10,000Deadline:Jul 15, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate50Learner SAT Tutoring Scholarship
Funded byLearnerTo support students preparing for the SAT, we've created this scholarship! All students who are serious about improving their SAT scores are eligible.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 20, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes51Fallen "Freaks" Scholarship
Funded byGray Hughes InvestigatesThis scholarship aims to support students who are entering the fields of criminal justice and forensics to make an impact on the world.Amount$6,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes52Richard Turner Jr. Musical Gifts Scholarship
Funded byRichard Turner, Jr. Musical Gifts, INCThis scholarship seeks to honor Richard Turner, Jr. by supporting African American musicians in their pursuit of education.Amount$2,250Deadline:Aug 1, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes53Second Career in Nursing Scholarship
Funded byAmy OkekeThis scholarship aims to support economically disadvantaged students who are going back to school for nursing.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 2, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes54Norman Brooks Memorial Vocational Scholarship
Funded byAmy BrooksThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Norman Brooks by supporting students who share his talent for hands-on, diligent work.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 10, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes55Mattie K Peterson Higher Education Scholarship
Funded byMichael PetersonThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Mattie K Peterson by supporting students who are active members of their communities.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 25, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes56Manuela Calles Scholarship for Women
Funded byDr. Sandra CallesThis scholarship seeks to support young women in college who are pursuing careers in mental health or business.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 26, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes57Eitel Scholarship
Funded byDanielle EitelThis scholarship aims to aid female students who are pursuing higher education at a Baptist college.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 29, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes58Lucas 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 minutes59Mad Genius Scholarship
Funded byFoodStory BrandsThis scholarship aims to award geniuses in the making by helping scholastic and/or artistic geniuses hone their crafts.Amount$10,000Deadline:Nov 1, 2025Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
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