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$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
Official site ↗Last verified Oct 14, 2026
No-essay scholarships
Quick applications with no essay required. Many are random drawings — apply to several.
48 days left
Suneet Singal Giving Award
Students with a 3.0+ cumulative GPA; random draw, no essay.
11:59 p.m. ET
Official site ↗Last verified Oct 14, 2026
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"No Sweat" Scholarship
High school students (grades 9–12); free Cirkled In profile required; no essay, no minimum GPA.
Official site ↗Last verified Oct 14, 2026
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Limitless Potential $1,000 No Essay Scholarship
Undergraduate and graduate students; one winner chosen from applicants.
Official site ↗Last verified Oct 14, 2026
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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
Official site ↗Last verified Oct 14, 2026