[Page 3] The 90 Best No-Essay Scholarships to Apply for in January 2026
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100% free.Joan Free Thompson Scholarship
Funded byHowe and Linn FamiliesThis scholarship will support a BIPOC high school student in Arkansas who attends Star City High School, Dumas High School, or McGehee High School.Amount$4,000Deadline:Apr 20, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes61Philip J. Saviano Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJames SavianoThis scholarship seeks to reduce the cost of higher education by supporting students who are facing financial challenges.Amount$100,000Deadline:Apr 26, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes62Coty 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:May 6, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes63Jack D. McWilliams, Sr. Scholarship
Funded byThe McWilliams FamilyThis scholarship aims to pay tribute to Mr. Jack D. McWilliams Sr. for his dedicated work and services in the church and the surrounding community in which he lived.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes64For the Culture Scholarship
Funded byCollege for the CultureThis scholarship aims to alleviate the often-overlooked financial burdens of college life so underserved students can achieve their dreams.Amount$900Deadline:May 12, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes65Action Air Scholarship
Funded byAction Air & Electric Inc.This scholarship aims to support students who are entering the HVAC field so they can afford tuition, materials, and other expenses.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 12, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes66Bob Bartnett Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBartnett FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Bob Bartnett by supporting students who share his passion for selfless service.Amount$2,500Deadline:May 14, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes67Tom LoCasale Developing Character Through Golf Scholarship
Funded byLoCasale Family and FriendsThis scholarship seeks to honor Tom LoCasale’s life by supporting students who have learned valuable life skills through the sport of golf.Amount$3,000Deadline:May 29, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes68RonranGlee 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 minutes69LegalMatch.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 minutes70Henry 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 minutes71Learner 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 minutes72Manuela 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 minutes73Best Catholic Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is a perfect opportunity for high school students interested in attending Catholic Colleges or Universities.Amount$1,000Deadline:Sep 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes74Arty Erle Sportsmanship Award
Funded byBill AppelbaumThis scholarship aims to support students who wrestle and demonstrate the values of sportsmanship and teamwork.Amount$10,000Deadline:Apr 15, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes75Marcus 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 winner76Across 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 winner77Pandemic'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 winners78Austin 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 winner79Across 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 winner80Bold.org Ambassador “Celebrating Summer” Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to reward students for their hard work this school year so they can celebrate the start of summer break without financial stress.Amount$1,015Deadline:Jul 1, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner81Art 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 winners82AMPLIFY 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 winners83Anthony 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$2,750Deadline:Nov 8, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to
1 winner84Mad 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 winners85"A Fulfilling Life" No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byCalvin RosserThis scholarship will support one student who is committed to getting the most out of life.Amount$1,015Deadline:Oct 31, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner86Christopher Charles Owan Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChristopher Charles Owan Memorial FundThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Christopher Charles Owan by supporting students who are pursuing careers in the mental health field.Amount$4,650Deadline:Apr 23, 2025Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners87"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 winners88Zest 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 winner89Verb 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
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