I've seen a lot of no essay scholarships advertised online, but I'm a bit skeptical about whether they're legit or worth applying to. As a high school senior with a pretty packed schedule, I'm looking for opportunities that don't require much additional work. Are there any popular or trusted no essay scholarships that other seniors have successfully applied for?
Yes, there are legitimate no-essay scholarships out there. It's understandable to be skeptical given that the internet can be a rich breeding ground for scams, but rest assured, not all no-essay scholarships are scams. It's also a smart move to be cautious and take some steps to confirm the legitimacy of any scholarships you apply for - always a good call!
One popular no-essay scholarship is the "ScholarshipPoints $10,000 Scholarship". ScholarshipPoints is a points-based reward program that assigns points for completing certain activities like surveys and reading blogs. The more points you earn, the higher your chance of winning the scholarship, which is awarded monthly.
There's also the "Niche $2,000 No-Essay Scholarship," given each month to a high school, college, or grad school student. It simply requires you to register for a Niche account, and winners are picked in a random drawing.
"Cappex Easy College Money Scholarship" is another popular no-essay scholarship that simply requires you to fill out a profile on Cappex's website, Appily. The scholarship is worth $1000 and is awarded monthly.
Please remember though that these scholarships are heavily applied to because of their easy application process. Hence, it's best to mix these with some scholarships that have more rigorous requirements. While those might take more time and energy, they might also have fewer applicants, increasing your chances of winning.
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