16 days left
$2,000 No-Essay Scholarship
Monthly drawing (sweepstakes) open to students and parents; next entry periods end Nov 30 and Dec 31, 2026.
Monthly drawing; entries don't roll over
No-essay scholarships for high school students
4 no-essay scholarships that high school students can apply for. The earliest deadline is Oct 31, 2026 ($2,000 No-Essay Scholarship) and the latest is Apr 30, 2027. The largest award listed is $2,500 from Cirkled In. 4 of 4 need no essay. Some are limited to residents of CA. Sponsors include California Student Aid Commission, Cirkled In, NTHS & ASE and others. Always confirm on the official site.
77 days left
"No Sweat" Scholarship
High school students (grades 9–12); free Cirkled In profile required; no essay, no minimum GPA.
138 days left
Cal Grant (state aid priority deadline)
California residents filing the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application for 2027-28; community college students may apply by Sep 2, 2027.
FAFSA/CADAA + GPA verification; no essay
197 days left
NTHS ASE Scholarship
NTHS members enrolled in automotive, collision or diesel coursework who have added the ASE Endorsement to their membership.
Drawing open May 1 – April 30; members with the ASE endorsement are entered automatically.
Frequently asked questions
How many no-essay scholarships for high school students are open right now?
4 as of Oct 15, 2026, each checked on the sponsor's official page. Expired deadlines are removed automatically every week.
When is the next deadline for no-essay scholarships for high school students?
$2,000 No-Essay Scholarship closes on Oct 31, 2026. The last one listed here closes on Apr 30, 2027.
Which no-essay scholarships for high school students have no essay?
$2,000 No-Essay Scholarship, "No Sweat" Scholarship, Cal Grant (state aid priority deadline), NTHS ASE Scholarship.
What are the biggest no-essay scholarships for high school students?
"No Sweat" Scholarship ($2,500); $2,000 No-Essay Scholarship ($2,000); NTHS ASE Scholarship ($500).