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Finding No Essay Scholarships for College

I'm interested in applying for no essay scholarships since they seem less time-consuming. Are there reputable no essay scholarships available that college students have had success with? If you've applied before, how legit are they, and were they easy to find?

a year ago

Yes, there are reputable no essay scholarships out there, and many students have indeed had success with them. However, keep in mind that because these scholarships don't require an essay, they usually receive a large number of applicants, which can make competition rather steep.

One well-known no essay scholarship is the $2,000 "No Essay" Scholarship offered by Niche. It's open to all students — high school, college, grad, or adult — in the United States. It does require you to create a free account with Niche to apply.

Another example is the ScholarshipPoints $10,000 scholarship. ScholarshipPoints is a rewards-based scholarship program where students can earn points by completing simple online activities like taking surveys and participating in games. These points are then used to enter scholarship draws.

Tallo also offers a variety of no essay scholarships, ranging from $500 to $1,000. With a Tallo account you can also share your accomplishments and connect with colleges and companies looking for students like you.

DoSomething.org similarly offers various easy-to-apply scholarships that require simple tasks or community service projects rather generic essay writing.

These are just a few examples, but you might be able to find more no essay scholarships on Appily or other scholarship search platforms. Always do some research on each scholarship you're considering to ensure it's legitimate. Keep in mind that if a scholarship offer seems suspicious or too good to be true, it probably is. It's important to stay safe and avoid scams.

a year ago

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