Remember, the more you apply for, the better your odds are of winning a scholarship. Take a break from social media and set a goal to apply for a few scholarships weekly.
Fast-Apply Scholarships You Can Apply for Today
Edvisors $2,500 Monthly Scholarship
Deadline: 8/15/25$2,000 No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
Deadline: 8/31/25$1,000 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship
Deadline: 8/31/25$5,000 No-Essay Discover® Scholarship Sweepstakes
Deadline: 8/31/25Niche $2,000 "No Essay" Scholarship
Deadline: 8/31/25High School Students and Parents: Scholarships360 $10,000 "No Essay" Scholarship
Deadline: 8/31/25The $25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship
Deadline: 9/1/25Ascent's $10,000 No-Essay Summer Scholarship Giveaway
Deadline: 9/15/25Niche $40,000 "No Essay" Scholarship
Deadline: 10/15/25
Award Amount: $2,500 One $2,500 scholarship is awarded each month. No GPA, essay, or hassle is needed to win this scholarship. Simply sign up to be automatically entered into the scholarship.
Award Amount: $2,000 Sallie will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account profiles required.
Award Amount: $1,000 We are giving students a chance to win multiple awards and a higher chance of winning. A $50,000 scholarship will be divided and awarded to 50 winners. During December 2025, we will select six winners (two additional winners) who will be awarded the $1,000 award.
Award Amount: $5,000 August entry deadline: 8/31/25. Students and parents can enter for a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship from Discover®. Discover will randomly select one winner every month between September 3, 2024 and August 31, 2025. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Sweepstakes open to residents of the 50 United States (DC) and the US Territories 18 years or older. See Official Rules for eligibility and entry requirements, entry deadlines and drawing dates, details including odds, list of eligible colleges and universities, prize descriptions, and an alternate method of entry.
Award Amount: $2,000
We know you are busy, and we know that times are tough. That is why we decided to create the easiest possible scholarship to give something back to students. Students can use the money to help cover tuition, housing, meal plans, books, computers, or any education-related expenses. The scholarship is open to all high school and college students and those planning to enroll in the next 12 months.
Award Amount: $10,000
The Scholarships360 $10,000 "No Essay" Scholarship is open to all US-based high school students who want some extra help paying for their education. This scholarship will be awarded to high school students who get the most out of Scholarships360 scholarships and content. You will be a strong applicant if you apply to scholarships with the Scholarships360 platform. Finalists for this scholarship will be interviewed about their process for funding their education. Finalist will be chosen in June.
Award Amount: $25,000
Build a profile at Bold.org to showcase your goals, achievements, and drive. The $25,000 "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. To us, boldest does not mean "best," or "most accomplished." Being bold means being: Earnest, Determined, and Moving. The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is the most bold, according to these characteristics.
Award Amount: $10,000
Get a head start on financial preparedness this summer. Ascent’s $10,000 Summer Support Scholarship is here to help one student take control of their future — whether it's for tuition, bills, or savings. No Essay. No Entry Fee. Just Opportunity.
Award Amount: $40,000
Help cover the cost of college without writing a single essay! Niche is giving one student $15,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books, and other college expenses — no essay required!
When should I apply for scholarships?
Most students want to know when they should start applying for scholarships. The best answer is TODAY! Students can sign up for Fastweb at the age of 16 and can start accumulating scholarships to help pay for school, years before even beginning the college application process. Here's the main takeaway: the earlier you begin applying, the more scholarships you'll have a shot at being considered for and have time to win. Apply for one or as many of the scholarships below as you qualify for! And applying for scholarships shouldn't end after high school. College students should apply for scholarships each year, too! Check out these Four Scholarship Tips via this Instagram Reel:You Might Also Like
Shawna Newman
Managing Editor, Contributing Writer
Shawna Newman covers various topics related to post-secondary education, including trade schools, the military, and college. She details strategies for paying for school, such as scholarships, financial ai...
