As college tuition rises, more students need to apply for financial aid whether they have a solid, average, or below-average academic record. The good news is there are plenty of scholarships you can apply for without being involved in athletics, arts, or having a strong academic record. Here are 22 scholarships for average students–with no GPA requirements, and no involvement in clubs or organizations required.
1. Going Merry No Essay Scholarship
Amount: $250 every 3 months
Provider: Going Merry
Requirements: Online Application
Going Merry makes it easier for students to find and apply for scholarships. After signing up, you’ll answer a few brief questions to fill out a basic profile–and then get matched to hundreds of scholarships that you’re eligible for. You’ll also gain access to their seasonal Going Merry scholarships (Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall)–no essay or specific GPA required. Every three months, a student gets $250, just for using the website.
2. Hooked To Books Scholarship
Amount: Up to $1,000 per recipient
Provider: Hooked to Books
Requirements: Must be a high school senior, college student, or community college student
They acknowledge the importance of education and highly value knowledge. In an effort to promote reading and education among young people, they are pleased to announce the Hooked To Books Annual Scholarship for college students.
3. AFSA High School Senior Contest
Amount: $2,000
Provider: AFSA Scholarships
If you’re ready for an extra $2,000, simply fill out the online entry form on the AFSA website and be registered to win one of 10 prizes. The AFSA High School Senior Scholarship Contest is open to high school seniors during the school year and deadlines change on a yearly basis, so head to the scholarship website for the most up-to-date information.
4. HubBase Scholarship
Amount: Up to $500 per recipient
Provider: HubBase
Requirements: Must be a college student
HubBase is a small, yet very dedicated team of highly educated and highly capable professionals who found their groove after working together on several projects related to tech startups in Silicon Valley. They are pleased to offer the HubBase Scholarship to all students currently enrolled in a college in the United States.
5. The Best Hoverboard Scholarship
Amount: Up to $1,000 per recipient
Provider: The Best Hoverboard
Requirements: Open to everyone
The Best Hoverboard is an online platform that is putting its arm into education by providing this scholarship to students. The Best Hoverboard Scholarship is open to all students attending or planning to attend college with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
6. General Education Scholarship
Amount: Up to $1,000 per recipient
Provider: Westwind Recovery
Requirements: Open to everyone
Westwind Recovery is dedicated to helping to support general marketing education by providing their annual General Education Scholarship.
7. Live Bearded Academic Scholarship
Provider: Live Bearded
Amount: $2,500
Submit: A video
The Live Bearded team are focused on lending a hand to those building their future through higher education. While the company Live Bearded focuses on grooming products for men, the Live Bearded Academic Scholarship is open to males, females, high school students, college students, undergraduate, and graduate students. Send a 90-second video sharing your goals, facts about yourself, and why you deserve the scholarship. Upload your video to a social media platform, fill out your application with a link to your video, and you’re good to go!
8. The $1,000 SuperCollege Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Provider: SuperCollege.com
In order to ease the pain of paying for college, SuperCollege offers a monthly drawing for a $1,000 scholarship. All you need to be eligible for The $1,000 SuperCollege Scholarship is to fill out the exceptionally short application form and you’re good to go!
9. The Customized Girl Annual Scholarship
Provider: Customized Girl
Amount: $500
Submit: An Instagram post
Customized Girl prints bold statements on customized shirts. Naturally, they know an eye-catching quote when they see one. To apply to The Customized uaGirl Annual Scholarship, post your statement as a caption on Instagram to be chosen as one of two winners, and your statement may be featured on a customized shirt! Check out past winners on the scholarship page for inspiration.
10. C.I.P. Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Provider: College is Power
While this scholarship technically has an essay, it’s only a short 150 words, so we’re adding it in! To apply to the C.I.P. Scholarship, just fill out the super short application form and write a mini-essay about the goals you have for your university education.
11. $5,000 Course Hero Scholarships
Amount: $5,000
Provider: Course Hero
In order to win one of the $5,000 Course Hero Scholarships, simply answer a short prompt in 150 words or less, such as “How do you prepare and study to feel confident for your final exams?” If you have more than one college class you’d like to review, you can improve your chances by leaving as many reviews as you’d like!
12. Debt.com Scholarship for Aggressive Scholarship Applicants
Provider: Debt.com
Amount: $500
Submit: A short letter and proof of scholarship applications
Debt.com’s mission is to give scholarships to students who are consistently applying to scholarships. The Debt.com Scholarship for Aggressive Scholarship Applicants asks you to send all the tedious scholarship confirmation emails you received along with a short letter about yourself. Your letter can be about how you feel about applying to so many scholarships, or if you learned anything from the application process. Winners are announced every two months.
13. “Create Real Impact” Contest
Provider: Impact Teen Drivers
Amount: $500- $1,500
Submit: A video, music, creative writing, or graphic design
Students between 14-22 years old may apply. The “Create Real Impact” Contest seeks original work about a solution and strategy regarding reckless and distracted driving. Choose either video, music, creative writing, or artwork. There are many submission options and contest categories, so make sure to visit the scholarship page for details!
14. Axon Optics ‘Migraine Story’ Scholarship
Provider: Axon Optics
Amount: $1,000
Submit: A video, an image, or an essay
Share your story of dealing with migraines or light sensitivity. All full-time students of accredited two- or four-year American universities may apply. Choose from a video (less than 1 minute in length) or an image (photo, drawing, etc.). To qualify for the Axon Optic’s ‘Migraine Story’ Scholarship, the submission must be posted on at least one of the following social media platforms: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram.
15. HeadSetPlus.Com College Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Provider: HeadSetPlus.Com
The HeadSetPlus.Com College Scholarship is designed to help you pay for college…no essay needed! Be creative and create a video with a maximum length of five minutes detailing why you deserve the scholarship and what inspired you to pursue a degree in your field.
16. Christian College Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Provider: The Christian Connector Inc
If you’re planning on attending a two- or four-year Christian college, you’re eligible to enter the drawing for this $2,500 Christian College Scholarship. Simply fill out a short online survey and you’re good to go!
17. AFSA Second Chance Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Provider: AFSA Scholarships
If you didn’t have the luck of winning the AFSA High School Senior Contest, try your luck again after graduation with the AFSA Second Chance Scholarship. This $1,000 award is awarded to five high school graduates during the summer months. Deadlines change on a yearly basis, so check out the scholarship website for the most up-to-date information.
18. Towel Supercenter Community Service Scholarship
Amount: Up to $500 per recipient
Provider: Towel Supercenter
Requirements: Essay
Towel Supercenter is committed to giving back to the community. They believe in the importance of education and want to see students succeed. By offering the Towel Supercenter Community Service Scholarship, their hope is that they are able to help someone afford education that they never would have been able to pay for on their own.
19. HOTH SEO Scholarship Program
Amount: Up to $1,000 per recipient
Provider: The Hoth
Requirements: Students who are currently studying at or have been accepted to an accredited university may apply to the HOTH SEO Scholarship Program.
20. SiW Internet Marketing Scholarship
Amount: Up to $1,200 per recipient
Provider: SEO is War Blog
Requirements: Open to everyone
They are happy to announce their “SiW Internet Marketing Scholarship” for all the young and hardworking students who dream to achieve in their future. They will pay $1200 to one student in this scholarship program.
21. MoolahSPOT Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Provider: MoolahSPOT
Requirements: Essay
This scholarship helps students of any age pay for higher education. The MoolahSPOT Scholarship is a competition based on a short essay. Family income, grades and test scores are not used in selecting a winner. The award must be used for any education-related expenses such as tuition, fees, books and room and board.
22. Uplift’s College Scholarship Program
Amount: Up to $1,500 per recipient
Provider: Uplift Legal Funding
Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen, demonstrate a strong willingness to succeed despite challenges.
Uplift is excited to announce the Uplift College Scholarship Program. They founded this program so that Uplift can give back to its community. Since founding, Uplift has dedicated resources to giving back. Their firm’s culture thrives on helping those around us achieve greatness.