Easy Scholarships That You Can Apply to Right Now!
Last updated September 9, 2024
Here's our ultimate list of easy scholarships you can apply to now! We selected these scholarships based on a few criteria: Do they require a long essay? Do they have a minimum GPA requirement? Do they have an extensively long application process?
Disclaimer: Some scholarship websites or organizations found on this list may sell your personal information to third parties, including (but not limited to): your name, email address, home address, and phone number. While we aim to share scholarships and scholarship websites that do not sell any student data, we know that those with larger money scholarships may. We encourage you to always be intentional about the scholarships you apply to and the information you share with them.
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BigFuture College Scholarships // College Board
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
BigFuture by College Board regularly gives scholarships to students who are in the process of applying to college and navigating financial aid for the first time. They award scholarships for things like completing your FAFSA, searching for scholarships, practicing for the SAT, and more.
Niche + Tallo Scholarship // Niche + Tallo
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Monthly; deadlines vary.
Niche and Tallo are partnering to bring monthly scholarship awards of $1,000! All you have to do is create a profile with Tallo and click this link to apply.
Easy Money Scholarship // Cappex
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Monthly; deadlines vary.
To apply, all you have to do is create a Cappex profile and tell them what you like to do in your free time. Easy, right?
Be the Boss Scholarship // GoSkills
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: September 15, 2024
This scholarship was created for a female student who wants to start her own online business. Financial need and academic performance will not be considered when applying.
School Survey Scholarship // Niche
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Monthly; Upcoming deadline September 30, 2024
To apply for this scholarship, all you need to do is take a short survey about your high school. The scholarship is open to current high school students, parents, and recent alumni.
Nitro Scholarship // Nitro
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Monthly; Upcoming deadline September 30, 2024
To apply for this scholarship, all you need to do is fill out 5-question application.
$2,000 No Essay Scholarship // Niche
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Monthly; Upcoming deadline September 30, 2024
To apply for this scholarship, high school and college students only need to create a free Niche account.
SuperCollege Scholarship // SuperCollege
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Monthly; Upcoming deadline September 30, 2024
The SuperCollege Scholarship is open to all students — high school students, college students, grad students, or adults planning on going back to school. It’s an easy scholarship that only requires you to fill out a simple application.
Be Bold No-Essay Scholarship // Bold.org
Amount: $25,124
Deadline: October 1, 2024
This scholarship will be awarded to the student with the "boldest" Bold.org profile. Students at any education level, state, field of study, and GPA will be considered.
Education Matters Scholarship // Unigo
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: November 30, 2024
Does your education matter? Yes, it does! Unigo is awarding one applicant $5,000 if they can answer the prompt, "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?"
C.I.P. Scholarship // College is Power
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: December 31, 2024
Students ages 17 years or older who plan to start a program of higher education within the next 12 months or who are currently enrolled in a program of higher education are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must be citizens or residents of the U.S. and write a 150-word statement answering the following prompt: "What is your primary goal for going to school?"
Top Ten List Scholarship // Unigo
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: December 31, 2024
Why do you deserve this scholarship? Tell Unigo the top ten reasons why you deserve this scholarship in 250 words or less and you'll be entered in to win!
Unigo $10,000 Annual Scholarship // Unigo
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: December 31, 2024
To apply for this scholarship, all you have to do is answer a simple question in 250 words or less: "Would you rather be smart, funny, or rich? Why?"
Superpower Scholarship // Unigo
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March 31, 2025
Having superpowers is cool, but which superhero or supervillain would you want to swap places with for one day? Tell Unigo your answer in 250 words or less to be considered for this scholarship!
Fifth Month Scholarship // Unigo
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: May 31, 2025
This scholarship is open to U.S. citizens and residents 14 years or older. Applicants must submit a maximum 250-word essay answering the following prompt: "May is the fifth month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important. Be serious or be funny. Either way, here's a high five to you for being original."
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Brown Girls Do College Scholarship // Brown Girls Do Ballet
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: June 30, 2024
This scholarship is available to full time college undergraduate students across any field of study. Must write a 500 word essay on first-generation status (if applicable), plan for completing your undergraduate degree, and how dance has impacted your life. You don't need to be a dancer to qualify for this scholarship.
Career & Technical Scholarships // Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: June 17, 2024
Eligibility requirements for these scholarships may vary.
LGBTQ+ Student Scholarship // Study.com
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 31, 2024
LGBTQ+ students who are accepted to or enrolled in a college or university in the U.S. are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Financial need will not be considered.
WayUp Dream Job No-Essay Scholarship // Bold.org
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 16, 2024
This scholarship will be awarded to the student who makes the most of the WayUp platform, including creating a profile and applying to jobs and internships.
National Scholarship // National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 29, 2024
This scholarship is open to African American high school seniors who have a GPA of 3.0 and above and submit a typed essay of no less than 300 words on the topic: “Explain the Benefits You Have Gained through the Contributions of Two (2) Trailblazers of African Descent within the past twenty (20) years, and How It Has Benefited You as a Person.”
McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship // McDonald's
Amount: $5,000-$100,000
Deadline: February 13, 2024
High school seniors who have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage and have a minimum 2.8 GPA are eligible to apply for this scholarship. DACA recipients are eligible to apply.
Rise to Legacy HBCU Scholarship // Get Schooled
First-Gen Trailblazers Scholarship // Get Schooled
Reach For Your Peak Scholarship (Washington & Oregon Only) // Get Schooled
Minority/Women in STEM Scholarship // Bold.org
Amount: 5 winners, $1,000 each
Deadline: November 15, 2023
Any BIPOC and/or female high school senior or undergraduate who is a first-generation, low-income student interested in STEM may apply for this scholarship. Applicants must write a 400-600 word-essay answering the following prompt: “What are some challenges you've had to overcome while pursuing your education and how do you plan on making a positive impact on the world through your STEM education?”
Hustle Tech & Business News No-Essay Scholarship // Bold.org
Amount: $500
Deadline: November 1, 2023
This scholarship will be awarded to students who read The Hustle, a free daily newsletter aiming to change how young professionals consume news, and can apply what they've learned to accelerate their education and career.
Advocates Law Scholarship // The Advocates Injury Attorneys
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 30, 2023
This scholarship is open to current and incoming students currently enrolled in an accredited college in the United States. Applicants must submit a 300-500-word essay answering the following prompt: “What are some of the problems we face on the roads? How can you contribute to improving road safety? What laws (if any) could be changed to accomplish the goal of making streets safer for everyone?”