Top 53 No Essay Scholarships in September 2026

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

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 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

Are you a high school, undergraduate, or graduate student that understands the danger of texting and driving? Write a compelling, 140-character statement about why you pledge not to text and drive and you may be selected as a finalist for the $1,000 “Don't Text and Drive” Scholarship! Just bear in mind that finalists will have to write an additional 500-1,000 word essay in order to be considered for the award. If you’re passionate about responsible driving and feel that you can put those feelings into compelling words, we encourage you to apply for Digital Responsibility’s “Don't Text and Drive” Scholarship!Show Less

Are you currently enrolled in a two-year cybersecurity-related program in the U.S? If so, consider applying for the Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship Program! This scholarship is open to students at community colleges or technical schools in the U.S who demonstrate financial need and are studying cybersecurity. The Last Mile Education Fund and Microsoft jointly offer the scholarship, working together to combat the diversity and talent shortages in the cybersecurity workforce by investing in passionate students. On a rolling basis, the scholarship grants $500 awards to help students cover short-term basic needs like food, rent, transportation/car costs, and purchasing a laptop or computer. Winners also receive up to $375 to pay for the costs of cybersecurity certification exams. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, 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

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

The American flag has gone through many different iterations throughout its lifespan and taken on different meanings to varying groups of people. If you have reflected on this topic before and believe that the United States Flag can be used to foster unity rather than divisiveness, consider applying for the FMAA Scholarship Program! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $3,500 to college-bound high school seniors as well as current undergraduates who make a 45-60-second video answering the current year's prompt. For 2026, applicants' videos must answer: "How does purchasing a domestically made American Flag support the values of independence, self-reliance, and national pride that the country has embraced for 250 years and contribute to the growth of the American US Flag manufacturing?" If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a middle school, high school, or college student in the United States who believes in the importance of democracy? If so, consider applying for the California Freethought Day Video Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $750 each to two applicants who submit the best 30 to 60-second PSA (Public Service Announcement) video addressing the question "How can our nation truly offer liberty and justice for all?" To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must upload their videos to either Twitter, Instagram, or Tiktok, tag @FreethoughtDay, and use the hashtag #ScholarshipPSA. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a student songwriter and composer of Latin music? If so, we have the perfect scholarship for you! The Peermusic Latin Scholarship is open to students aged 17 to 24 enrolled at a college or university located in the United States or Puerto Rico. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must create and submit one (1) audio file and lyric sheet (if applicable) of an original song. One $5,000 scholarship will then be presented to the winner for the best original song or instrumental composition in any Latin genre. If you’re passionate about writing and composing Latin music, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less