Most of these scholarships will only take a few minutes to apply to. Some just require filling out a form to enter and others require writing less than 500 words. There are no long essays to write for any of these scholarships!

1. I Have a Dream Scholarship – $1,500 – Apply annually by January 31

In 250 words or less, answer the prompt: What do you dream about? Whether it’s some bizarre dream you had last week, or your hopes for the future, share your dreams.

2. Sweet & Simple Scholarship – $1,500 – Apply Annually by February 29

Write about the best gift you ever received and be entered to win $1,500!

3. ACS Scholars Award – Up to $5,000 – Apply annually by March 1

Fill out the application form on their website, and submit with your official transcript or grade reports, two letters of recommendation, and a copy of your student aid report.

4. Life Lessons Scholarship Program – $10,000 – Apply annually by March 2

Submit a 500-word essay or a 3 minute video discussing how the death of your parent or guardian affected your life financially or emotionally.

5. Niche $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship – $10,000 – Apply annually by March 31

Niche is giving one student $10,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

6. Superpower Scholarship – $2,500 – Apply annually by March 31

Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?

7. Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest – $2,000 – Apply by April 1

Write a funny poem and receive a $2,000 scholarship.

8. All About Education Scholarship – $3,000 – Apply by April 30

Finances can be a serious hinderance to education. In 250 words or less, explain how this scholarship can make a difference in your education life.

9. 1Dental Scholarship – $500 – Apply annually by May 31

Take a quick, 6-minute market research survey for a chance to win this scholarship!

10. Fifth Month Scholarship – $1,500 – Apply annually by May 31

Does the number 5 have any significance or meaning to you? Apply for this fun scholarship, write 250 words or less, and you just might win.

11. Do-Over Scholarship – $1,500 – Apply annually by June 30

If you could get one ‘do-over’ in life, what would it be and why?” Write about it in 250 words or less. Don’t let “applying for this scholarship” be that do-over moment for you!

12. Personal Injury Lawyer Student Scholarship Fund – $1,000 – Apply annually by July 31

All you have to do is fill out a short online application form in order to be entered!

13. Make Me Laugh Scholarship – $1,500 – Apply annually by August 31

Write a short response in 250 words or less explaining a funny or embarrassing (fact or fiction) event in your life and you could win $1,500.

14. Shout It Out Scholarship – $1,500 – Apply annually by September 30

Submit an online application and in 250 words or less, answer: If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?

15. Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship – $2,000 – Apply Annually by October 31

Write a short response outlining your zombie apocalypse survival plan for a chance to win $2,000! 

16. Education Matters Scholarship – $5,000 – Apply annually by November 30

Submit an online application and write a short response of 250 words or less answering the following question: What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn’t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?

17. Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Teachers – $2,000 – Apply annually by December 1

Are you planning on being a future high school physics teacher? To apply, simply complete their online applications which should include letters of recommendation.

18. Top Ten List Scholarship – $1,500 – Apply annually by December 31

In 250 words or less, submit an online written response to the prompt: Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship.

19. Unigo $10K Scholarship – $10,000 – Apply annually by December 31

For a chance to win $10,000, write a brief response answering the following prompt: “Would you rather be smart, funny or rich? Why?”

Scholarships with Multiple Deadlines

20. Be Bold’ No-Essay Scholarship – $25,040 – Monthly

Bold.org, a website that helps pair students with scholarship opportunities, offers a no-essay scholarship to students who have profiles on the Bold.org platform.

21. Cirkled In ‘No Sweat’ Scholarship – $2,500 – Multiple Deadlines

To apply for the Cirkled In No Sweat Scholarship, create an account and complete your profile for a chance to win!

22. College Survey Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply every month

Review your college by completing our $1,000 College Survey Scholarship and be entered for a chance to win $1,000.

23. Do Something Scholarships – Various Amounts – Multiple Deadlines

Take action with DoSomething.org to make social change and enter to win! Some of these take only 5 minutes to enter.

24. Nitro Scholarship – $2,000 – Apply every month

Nitro is offering parents the opportunity to earn this scholarship for their child! All you have to do is complete a short survey and answer 2 short answer questions (50-250 words each.)

25. “No Essay” College Scholarship – $2,000 – Apply every month

This monthly “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students, including those planning to enroll within the next 12 months. Winners will be determined by random drawing and contacted directly. One entry per person, but you can come back each month to try again.

26. Return2College Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply monthly

Interested students must fill out an online application and answer the following prompt in three sentences or less: “Why are you getting your degree?”

27. Sallie Mae $1,000 Monthly Sweepstakes – $1,000 – Last day of every month

Student loan servicer Sallie Mae offers a monthly $1,000 scholarship to students who simply apply for their Scholarship Search and College Planning Calculator, a tool that connects students with scholarships and provides automated college finance planning advice.

28. Scholarshippoints Monthly Scholarship – $2,500 – Monthly

Sign-up for ScholarshipPoints and you’ll automatically be entered for their $2,500 monthly scholarship!

29. SuperCollege Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply every month

Complete the online application for a random drawing. This $1,000 scholarship is open to any students currently enrolled or planning to go to college. The money can be used to pay for tuition, books, computers, room and board or any education-related expense.

30. The Debt.com Scholarship For Aggressive Scholarship Applicants – $500 – Apply Every Two Months

Apply for as many other scholarships as you can, and send in the confirmation emails that you’ve applied. Then, write a short letter telling Debt.com about yourself to enter for a chance to win $500.