Top 62 No Essay Scholarships in February 2026

Are you an 11–18 year old passionate about the creative arts and/or the environment? Consider applying for Bow Seat's Ocean Awareness Contest! The 2026 Ocean Awareness Contest – "Your Story, Our Ocean: How Our Ocean Sustains, Protects, and Inspires Us" – encourages students to "explore the many ways our ocean sustains, protects, and inspires us." Applicants are asked to share how "the ocean has shaped their story" through works of visual art, creative writing, poetry, spoken word, music, dance, film, and more for a chance to win cash awards of up to $1,000 and to join the world’s largest environmental youth community for the creative arts!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 college-bound high school senior looking for financial assistance to pay off your postsecondary education? If so, consider applying for the Dell Scholars Program! The program is open to incoming college students who are eligible for the Pell Grant and participated in a college readiness program in grades 11 and 12. The Dell Scholars Program was created by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation in 1999 to provide support for students from low-income backgrounds pursuing a degree. Each year, 500 students are selected to become Dell Scholars and receive $20,000 to pay for their college expenses. In addition to the scholarship, Dell Scholars receive other benefits like a laptop, Chegg credits for textbooks, access to teletherapy, and more. If you come from a low-income background and need some help paying for your education, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Whether you're in third grade or are a post-graduate, if you love filmmaking, we may have the perfect opportunity for you: the Young Filmmakers Contest! Each year, the contest awards between $100 and $1,000 to applicants who submit videos about environmentalism. While there are seven categories split by age group and video type, each applicant’s video must relate to conservation or environmentalism in some way. While those in grade 11 and under are restricted to more specific topics, those in grade 12 and above have more freedom. Submissions may also be submitted individually or in groups. If you want to express your love for the earth through film, we encourage you to apply to the Young Filmmakers Contest! This is a great opportunity not just to earn money for college, but also to gain more film experience and bring awareness to important issues. Here are the full contest rules.Show Less

Are you an incoming or current full-time college student over 17 years of age? Further, do you have a love for art and the holiday season? If so, consider applying for the Future Designer Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to the winning applicant who creates the best holiday greeting card following the theme of “December holidays and seasonal greetings.” In addition to the monetary reward, the winning applicant will have their design featured as a product on the Cardsdirect site. Acceptable forms of artwork include any 2-dimensional medium, including oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, pencil, mixed media, digital illustration, and more. The scholarship is offered by Cardsdirect.com, a site founded in 1998 that offers a variety of custom-printed greeting cards and other personalized products. If you’re a current or incoming college student wanting to put your artistic skills to the test, we encourage you to apply to the Future Designer Scholarship!Show Less

Are you a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who holds U.S. citizenship wanting to showcase or "unbox" your personality through a creative video? If so, consider applying for the “Unboxing Your Life” Video Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $4,000 to the applicant who submits the best ~5-minute video "that showcases [their] originality and unique personality." Videos will be evaluated based on their originality, creativity, quality, and competency. If this sounds like a good opportunity, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a graduating high school senior or current full-time student who will be enrolling in/is enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university or an ASE/NATEF Certified post-secondary automotive, heavy duty, or collision repair school? Further, do you have a parent who is an employee of an Auto Value store, warehouse, or certified service center? If so, the Auto Value Scholarship may be the perfect fit for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to the dependents of Auto Value employees who are pursuing an automotive trade-related degree. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming Black post-secondary student with a minimum 2.5 GPA? Further, do you reside in or attend an academic institution in a CBC Member’s District? If so, consider applying for the CBC Spouses Education Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards between $2,500 and $20,000 each to multiple applicants who submit the best "video responses" addressing their academic interests, professional goals, and how they hope to make changes in their community with their education. In addition, interested students must submit their transcript, resume, and a recent headshot for publication. If you're a current or incoming Black undergraduate or graduate student, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you pursuing a music education with an emphasis in jazz studies? If so, consider applying for the Jeanette M. Russell Jazz Scholarship Program! The Jeanette M. Russell Jazz Scholarship Program is open to middle, high school, and college vocal/instrumental students in Florida pursuing an education in music with an emphasis in jazz. It is meant to promote the artistry of young, Florida musicians. To apply, interested students must partake in a competitive review and audition process, with finalists being required to participate in a live audition at the Jeanette M. Russell Jazz Scholarship Competition. Selected winners will receive varying amounts of scholarship money to assist with their college, university, or jazz camp costs. If you’re passionate about Jazz and are looking for some help to pay off your degree (or jazz camp), we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school student passionate about making a difference? Consider applying for the Christophers High School Poster Contest! Each year, the contest offers scholarship money to high school students who believe that, through individual and community efforts, the world can be changed for the better. Students in grades 9 through 12 must submit a digitally created or hand-drawn poster addressing a certain prompt to participate in the contest. The prompt for 2025 is "You Can Make a Difference", so each poster should include the statement “You can make a difference” and illustrate the idea that one person can change the world for the better. First place will receive $1,000, second place will receive $500, third $250, and five honorable mentions will receive $100 each. Since the scholarship is for high school students, the award is given in cash to each student and can be used for educational expenses as they see fit. If you’re a high schooler with a knack for design and a belief in helping others, the Christophers High School Poster Contest could be a good fit for you!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