3 no-essay scholarships with deadlines in May 2027 — the fastest applications this month. The earliest deadline is May 1, 2027 (Kansas Education Opportunity Scholarship) and the latest is May 1, 2027. The largest award listed is $6,700 first year; $7,500 in years 2–4 ($10,000 with the STEM enhancement) from South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE). 3 of 3 need no essay. Some are limited to residents of KS, PA, SC. Sponsors include Kansas Board of Regents, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE). Always confirm on the official site.
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Need-based aid for Kansas first-generation college students and/or dependents of Kansas teachers and paraprofessionals working on a first undergraduate degree; priority to graduating high school seniors.
Pennsylvania students enrolled in approved PA-TIP career and technical programs in energy, health, advanced materials and diversified manufacturing, or agriculture and food production.
South Carolina high school seniors who meet Palmetto Fellows academic requirements (SAT/ACT, GPA and class rank) and enroll full-time at an eligible South Carolina two- or four-year college.
3 as of Oct 17, 2026, each checked on the sponsor's official page. Expired deadlines are removed automatically every week.
Kansas Education Opportunity Scholarship closes on May 1, 2027. The last one listed here closes on May 1, 2027.
Kansas Education Opportunity Scholarship, PA Targeted Industry Program (PA-TIP), Palmetto Fellows Scholarship.
Palmetto Fellows Scholarship ($6,700 first year; $7,500 in years 2–4 ($10,000 with the STEM enhancement)); PA Targeted Industry Program (PA-TIP) (Need-based, up to $6,000 (or your unmet need, whichever is less)); Kansas Education Opportunity Scholarship (Up to $1,850 per year ($925 per semester)).