I'm a high school junior beginning to look into scholarships for my senior year. I've noticed that writing a dozen essays seems a bit overwhelming, so I'm particularly interested in finding scholarships that don't require essays. Does anyone know of reliable scholarships with no essay required?
I know these types of scholarships might be super competitive, but I'm definitely willing to give it a shot if it means less paperwork. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, especially ones you or someone you know have successfully received! Also, any tips on staying organized while applying for these would be awesome too. Thanks in advance!
Sure! While many scholarships do require essays, there are certainly some that choose recipients based on different criteria. They can range from sweepstakes-style scholarships to those based on academic achievement or other talents. Here are a few you might consider applying to:
- The "No Essay" College Scholarship from Niche: As the name suggests, it doesn't require an essay and awards $2,000 to the lucky winner each month.
- The $10,000 Scholarship from ScholarshipPoints: Winners are determined through a random drawing, and only registration is necessary to apply.
- The $2,000 "No Essay" College Scholarship by CollegeVine: It has a drawing in December and all you need to do is complete a short registration form online.
As far as staying organized goes, I would recommend keeping a list of the scholarships you're planning on applying to, along with their deadlines, requirements, and links to the application forms. Using a tool like a spreadsheet can be useful, especially if you add columns to keep track of when you've submitted applications and when you need to follow up.
However, keep in mind that these no-essay scholarships tend to be pretty competitive due to their ease of application, so make sure to also pursue other types of scholarships. Often, scholarships that require essays or projects might have fewer applicants and could increase your chances of winning. Good luck!
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