Top 51 No Essay Scholarships in October 2026

Do you have a strong, driving passion which you’re currently on the path to pursuing? Further, can you illustrate or discuss this passion in video form? If so, you might consider applying for the Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship offers awards ranging from $5,000 - $25,000 to dozens of lucky students who make a video about their passions and how they plan to use them to make positive changes in their own communities and beyond. The scholarship is offered by the Taco Bell Foundation, an offshoot of Taco Bell that is dedicated to “educating and inspiring the next generation of leaders.” Anyone between the ages of 16 and 26 is welcome to apply to the Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship. If you fit the criteria and have a passion that motivates you day in and day out, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you over 14 years of age, enrolled in high school or college, and enjoy making original artwork? If so, the Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest may be the perfect opportunity for you! Each year, the contest awards $10,000 to the applicant who submits the best holiday, greeting, or all-around holiday card. While the top ten finalists will be decided by a public vote, the final winner will be decided by a panel of judges. The contest is offered by The Gallery Collection, the “leading business-to-business online and mail order publisher of premium quality personalized Christmas, Holiday, and Everyday greeting cards in the United States.” If you’re a student aged 14 or older who wants to put their card-making skills to the test, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a graduating high school senior living in the U.S, Puerto Rico, Guam, or Canada? If so, consider applying for the Burger King Scholars Program! The scholarship is open to college-bound high school seniors who plan to enroll in college full-time for the upcoming academic year. Awards worth between $1,000 and $60,000 will be granted to help winning students pay for college costs. If you’re passionate about your postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that the Burger King Scholars Program typically accepts applications starting from mid-October until mid-December or until 30,000 applications are received, whichever comes first.Show Less

The US Bank Student Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship opportunity for U.S. residents aged 17 or older who have been accepted to or are enrolled in a post-secondary institution to receive help funding their education. Each year, the scholarship awards up to $20,000 to multiple incoming and current undergraduate students who complete some of the U.S. Bank's "financial education lesson" modules. Each module takes approximately 1-2 minutes to complete, and the more that students complete, the more money they become eligible to earn. Applicants who complete 25+, 50+, 100+, and 200+ modules are eligible to receive $2500, $5000, $10,000, and $20,000, respectively. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

The Science Ambassador Scholarship is funded by Cards Against Humanity, an adult party card game company that supports charity efforts with its profits. Every year, their Science Ambassador Scholarship awards $20,000 each to five women or non-binary high school seniors or undergraduate students who submit a three-minute educational video on a STEM topic they’re passionate about. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more details on the application.Show Less

Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, stood out amongst his peers for his exceptional speaking skills. These skills would eventually gain him the nickname "The Great Communicator," and were sometimes attributed to his previous experience as a radio broadcaster and film actor. In honor of his legacy as a President and impressive orator, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute annually hosts the Ronald Reagan Oratory Competition! To participate in the competition, applicants must be 5th - 12th-grade students who submit a presentation (video) of themselves reciting excerpts of Ronald Reagan's Presidential speeches/addresses. Students will be judged on the following criteria: (1) capturing President Reagan's warmth through strong eye contact, articulation, body language, tone, and pacing, (2) faithfulness to source material, emotional connection, and an understanding of the message, and (3) engagement, memorability, and overall presentation. The top five applicants from the Middle School (5th - 8th grade) category and the High School (9th - 12th grade) category will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Southern California for the Finals on January 10. While the Middle School finalists will also receive a discount on future Reagan Education Programs, the High School finalists will be granted an opportunity to compete for the grand prize of $1,000. If you'd like to honor President Reagan's legacy and hone your public speaking skills, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school student residing in the American west or U.S. territories whose Governors participate in the bipartisan Western Governors’ Association (WGA)? More importantly, do you love where you live and have a passion for art? If so, you might consider applying for the Celebrate the West Contest! Each year, the scholarship awards between $200 and $600 to 23 lucky students who create a piece of artwork that most thoughtfully reflects an insight about the West or the applicant’s relation to the West. In order to apply, you simply need to email a digital copy of your artwork and your entry form to WGAart@westgov.org. If you’re passionate about art and have some insights about where you live, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Barbizon College Tuition Scholarship is a game-changer for students looking to achieve their higher education goals. With a whopping $10,000 up for grabs, one lucky winner will be chosen to have up to four years of college tuition covered! Barbizon International LLC, who sponsors the scholarship, believes that education is one of the most important investments young people can make in their future, and they're committed to helping them succeed. The scholarship is awarded every year by random drawing, and entry forms are available at high schools across the United States. If you're a high school student looking out for help funding your post-secondary education, don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!Show Less

The Jackson Energy Scholarship Essay Contest annually awards eight $2,000 scholarships to outstanding high school seniors in their service area who plan to attend an accredited college or trade school in the Fall semester immediately following high school graduation. To be eligible, applicants, their parent(s), or legal guardian(s) must be Jackson Energy Cooperative members with their primary residence or business served by the cooperative. If you're eligible, we encourage you to apply! No essay is required, so you simply have to fill out their quick application. Good luck!Show Less

Are you a high school, undergraduate, or graduate student with a passion for photojournalism? If so, consider applying for The James Alan Cox Foundation Student Photojournalism Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards Digital SLR cameras to five high school students and $2,500 to six post-secondary students who submit photojournalistic images and news videos that “tell a story.” While high school applicants may only submit photographs, post-secondary students may choose to submit either five (5) digital photos or two (2) videos with a maximum duration of three minutes each. In addition to their photos or videos, applicants must also submit an online application, an essay explaining their photos/videos, a school transcript, financial data, and two letters of recommendation. Bear in mind that high school and undergraduate applicants must be in at least their second/sophomore year. If you’re passionate about photography and want to be rewarded for your efforts and talents, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school or college student with an interest in film or video creation? Further, do you want to put these skills to the test for the chance to win a scholarship? If so, the $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, IvyPanda's $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship awards $1,000 and $500, respectively, to the first- and second-place winners from any country who make and submit a short, creative video on one of a few available topics. Applicants' videos must be between 60 and 90 seconds long and be related to one of the year's topics. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The National Merit Scholarship is an annual academic merit competition that awards high school juniors with college scholarship money for being among the highest-scoring students in the nation on the PSAT/NMSQT. While the number of scholarships awarded varies each year, 7,590 National Merit Scholarships are expected to be awarded in this upcoming school year. To be considered, students simply need to take the PSAT/NMSQT in October (during their junior year of high school). Bear in mind that there are multiple types of National Merit scholarships available: $2,500 National Merit Scholarships, corporate-sponsored scholarships worth between $1,000 and $10,000, and college-sponsored merit scholarships worth between $500 and $2,000 for National Merit finalists planning on attending a sponsor college or university. If you're a high school junior, we encourage you to take the PSAT/NMSQT this October for consideration for a National Merit Scholarship! Keep on reading to learn more, and good luck with the exam!Show Less

Do you believe in the importance of safe driving? If so, consider applying for the Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship! The scholarship competition asks students to submit an advertisement in either video, radio, or billboard form to promote safe driving. It's open to high school juniors, seniors, and undergraduate students. Offered by Project Yellow Light, the scholarship was started as a way to honor the life of Hunter Garner, a 16-year-old who died in a car crash. His mother and Project Yellow Light founder, Julie Garner, seeks to warn people of the dangers of reckless driving and honor her son’s life. Each year, multiple winners are selected for each category, receiving between $2,000 and $8,000 depending on the type of advertisement they submit. If you'd like to spread the message about safe driving and are looking for some help with college expenses, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a member of AmeriCorps, have finished your term service, and are looking for a scholarship opportunity? If so, you might be interested in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award! The program is open to AmeriCorps members who have completed an AmeriCorps service term within a 12-month period in either AmeriCorps NCCC, AmeriCorps State and National, or AmeriCorps VISTA. Applicants must also be enrolled in any higher education institution that participates in the Department of Education's Title IV student aid program.  AmeriCorps is the national service program that offers the scholarship. The organization looks to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. Recipients can use the award to repay qualified student loans and current educational expenses at postsecondary institutions and training programs. The award amount is equivalent to the maximum value of the Pell Grant and is based on the term of service completed, meaning it may change year-to-year and will vary by person. If you are a member of AmeriCorps and have completed your term of service to pursue post-secondary education, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a first-generation college student from Florida who is currently (or will soon be) attending a public Florida university? If so, consider applying for the First Generation Matching Grant Program! This is a need-based grant program offered to first-generation Florida residents attending any public university in the state. Bear in mind that each university has its own application procedure, deadline, eligibility criteria, and award amount. However, each will require you to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in order to determine financial need. The program is provided by the Florida Department of Education. If you’re a first-generation college student and Florida resident who will soon be enrolling in a public Florida university, we encourage you to submit your FAFSA and apply! Be sure to check and complete your institution’s specific application requirements as well.Show Less