[Page 3] The 90 Best No-Essay Scholarships to Apply for in April 2026
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100% free.WoodaWorx 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 minutes61LegalMatch.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 minutes62Jill 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 minutes63Henry 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 minutes64Nursing 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 minutes65Josh 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 minutes66Learner 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 minutes67Fallen "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 minutes68Mattie 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 minutes69Manuela 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 minutes70Mad 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
10 winners71Marcus 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 winner72Austin 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 winner73Pandemic'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 winners74Skin 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 winners75AMPLIFY 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 winners76AMPLIFY 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 winners77Zest 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 winner78Amelia 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 winner79JusticeTheTutor 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 winner80Art 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 winners81Across 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 winner82Verb 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 winners83Across 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 winner84Cody 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$2,000Deadline:May 14, 2025Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners85Private 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 winner86Kenny 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 winner87Gerardo 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
1 winner88"Most Gen Z Human Alive" Scholarship
Funded byTisch Environmental, IncThis scholarship seeks to support students who can convincingly—and creatively—show us that they are, without question, the most Gen Z person alive.Amount$2,500Deadline:Jul 25, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
5 winners89Leon M. Braswell III Book Scholarship
Funded byAmber Fraga (Braswell)This scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior from the Northeast that will be a first generation college student.Amount$5,310Deadline:Jul 20, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
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