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No Essay Scholarships: Your Essential Guide for 2019

28 February 2019

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Scholarships are a fantastic way to save money on your college tuition and to avoid being stuck with loads of student debt after graduation. But, let’s face it, the process of applying for scholarships can be time-consuming and tedious. Sometimes, it would be nice if it was a little easier, or more fun at least.

The good news is that easy scholarships and scholarships without essays do exist. To make good news into better news, scholarships engaging your core interests are in the world too!

Easy and No Essay

Some scholarships require as little effort as simply entering your name and email address while others require only a short video rather than an essay.

However, it’s important to keep in mind that, while these offers labeled “easy scholarships” and “no essay scholarships” are legitimate, your chances are much lower than with traditional scholarships. You also run the risk of being spammed with loads of emails. In fact, many scholarship sweepstakes are created with the sole idea of getting your email address in mind.

We recommend using scholarship sweepstakes as a secondary option for paying for college and using the majority of your time applying for scholarships that you find on reputable scholarship sites or ones recommended to you by your high school guidance counselor or financial aid advisor.

Engaging and No Essay

Let’s push aside the common misconception of “No Essay” meaning “No Effort”. You can apply to significant scholarships giving you a chance to flex your skills.

These types of scholarships value genuineness, effort, innovation, and ambition. Instead of an essay you might apply using a video, music, original artwork, or a social media post. Involving your interests or a relatable theme allows the process to feel less tiring and less mechanical.

You’ll be surprised at the scholarships you can find online. Here’s a quick tip: Search keywords related to your interests, hobbies, or desired career. Many of the scholarships will focus more on the skill or interest than a student’s academic standing. In creating balance, less academic restrictions allow more people to be eligible, while the theme of some scholarships narrows the competition.

Avoiding Scholarship Scams

While scholarship offers without essays are legitimate, scammers will sometimes offer too-easy-to-be-true scholarship opportunities in an effort to get money or your information. You should proceed with caution and follow the tips below to avoid getting scammed.

Scam Tip #1: Say “No!” to Upfront Fees!

A scholarship shouldn’t cost anything at all to apply for (except postage). Be wary of any company or scholarship provider who requires you to pay an upfront fee in order to apply. Chances are they have nothing to offer you!

Scam Tip #2: Do The Paperwork Yourself

Some scammers will try and lure you in by telling you that they’ll take care of all the scholarship paperwork for you. You can just sit back, relax, and wait for the money to start rolling in. It almost seems too good to be true, doesn’t it? We hate to break it to you, but that’s because it is. It might be painful, but filling out your own applications will save you loads of trouble!

Scam Tip #3: Guaranteed Scholarships Don’t Exist

If scholarships were guaranteed, student loans would be a thing of the past. Avoid any company claiming to offer you a guaranteed scholarship. It’s a guaranteed scam.

Scam Tip #4: Avoid Dodgy Offers

If you receive an email from an unknown and unprofessional-looking company claiming to offer an amazing scholarship if you enter personal information on their site, it’s best to avoid it. If you’re unsure, simply do a quick Google Search and see if others have reported it as a scam before.

Scam Tip #5: Do Your Research!

Doing a quick search can save you tons of trouble in the end. Unfortunately, easy scholarships are too good to be true a lot of the time. We just want to reiterate that using trusted sources, like Going Merry or your counselors/advisors, is always the best option when it comes to scholarships.

Now that we’ve got that out of the way, here’s our list of 30 scholarships without essays:

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1.* Two Ten Higher Education Footwear Design Scholarship

Provider: Two Ten Footwear Foundation

Amount: Up to $3,000

Submit: Three design drawings

Sneaker-heads can show-off their inner hypebeast/ hypebae for this scholarship! Students studying design with a focus on footwear are encouraged to apply. Provide three design drawings from your portfolio for consideration.

2.* MUD Makeup Scholarship

Provider: Beauty Changes Lives, Make-up Designory (MUD)

Amount: $2,500

Submit: A video, a storyboard, or an essay

Miraculously, this glam scholarship allows you to avoid an essay by providing submission options! Students pursuing beauty and wellness careers can apply to win one of 5 prizes from Make-up Designory (MUD). You can ignore the essay and choose between a video or storyboard submission. For this scholarship, you need to be a student attending an accredited Cosmetology and/or esthetics school with MUD makeup in their program.

3.* Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship

Provider: The Gallery Collection

Amount: $10,000 (+$1,000 prize for the school)

Submit: An original photo, art, work, or graphic design

If you have a knack for art and sentiment, apply to this greeting card design scholarship with your original art. You can use all art forms. An example needs to be uploaded in JPEG (.jpg) for the application. Students 14 years or older are eligible to send their ideas.

4.* The Customized Girl Annual Scholarship

Provider: Customized Girl

Amount: $500

Submit: An Instagram post

Bring out the Tumblr quotes! Customized Girl prints bold statements on, you guessed it, customized shirts! Naturally, they know an eye-catching quote when they see one. To apply, post your quote on Instagram to be chosen as one of two winners. Check out past winners on the scholarship page for inspiration.

6.* Axon Optic’s ‘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, the submission must be posted on at least one of the following social media platforms: YouTube, Facebook, Google+, Instagram.

7.* #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship

Provider: U.S Higher Education (Led by Temple University)

Amount: At least 50% of tuition

Submit: A video or an essay

First-year international students at participating American universities can cut down the cost of education with this scholarship. The #YouAreWelcomeHere campaign gained nationwide support in creating a scholarship awarding two students per university. The video submission must express ideas of advancing intercultural learning. Check the list of participating universities on the campaign’s scholarship page

8.* “Create Real Impact” Contest

Provider: Impact Teen Drivers

Amount: $500- $1,500

Submit: A video, music, creative writing, or artwork

Students between 14-22 years old may apply. The 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 detail!

9.* Go Skills Scholarship

Provider: Go Skills

Amount: $2,000

Submit: An application and business plan

Okay, Female high school and college students, here is your time to debut your online business ambitions. There are open-ended questions on the application, but it’s more like a friendly conversation. The questions ask you about your concerns and your role models. Besides the application, you need to provide a link to your business plan (Go Skills provides instructions for your business plan right above the area for the link). If you don’t get excited about writing an essay, try your hand at mapping a business plan

10.* GloFX Scholarship

Provider: GloFX

Amount: $500

Submit: A video, a PowerPoint, your own creative measure, or an essay

Tell GloFX about your business plan! For application, GloFX encourages you to “Create a small project to outline and depict your point of view”. Release your inner business person with a video, PowerPoint, or your own creative method of presenting a business plan. Applicants must be a current or incoming student at a university in the United States.

11.* Selectblinds.com College Scholarship

Provider: Select Blinds

Amount: $1,000

Submit: A description, an inspiration/ idea board, visuals, a cover letter

Do you have a passion for interior design? Select Blinds is asking for your innovative approach to creating the perfect space (a room, dorm, office, any space!) For your design project, you can use videos, pictures, drawings, infographics, and the like as visuals. In place of an online application, Select Blinds snuck a cover letter in the requirements. Don’t be intimidated by a cover letter; it’s all about you and great practice for the future!

12.* 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. Send a video (at least 90 seconds in length) sharing your goals, facts about yourself, and why you deserve the scholarship.

13. C.I.P. Scholarship

Provider: College is Power

Amount: $1,000

Submit: 150-word description of your goal for school

While this scholarship technically has an essay, it’s only a short 150 words, so we’re adding it in! To apply, just fill out the super short application form and write a mini-essay about the goal you have for your university education.

14. Beliz Law Firm Scholarship

Provider: The Beliz Law Firm

Amount: $500

Submit: A video

If you love getting behind the camera and bringing ideas to life, apply to this scholarship by creating a short video detailing three important bicycle safety tips.

15. HeadSetPlus.Com College Scholarship

Provider: HeadSetPlus.Com

Amount: $1,000

Submit: A video

HeadSetPlus.Com wants 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. $2,000 No Essay College Scholarship

Provider: Niche

Amount: $2,000

Submit: An application for a free Niche account

Niche awards a $2,000 scholarship to a lucky student twice a month…and all you have to do is create a free account! These scholarships without essays are open to all high school and college students planning to attend college within the next year!

17. $5,000 Course Hero Scholarship

Provider: Course Hero

Amount: $5,000

Submit: A review about an online course

In order to win one of these no essay scholarships, simply review a college course on CourseHero.com. 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!

18. $5,000 VIP Voice Scholarship

Provider: VIP Voice

Amount: $5,000

Submit: Surveys

VIP Voice offers points in exchange for completing online surveys. Once you’ve completed two surveys, you can use your points to enter for this scholarship and more. The more surveys you complete, the higher your chances of winning!

19. School Survey Sweepstakes

Provider: Niche

Amount: $1,000

Submit: A survey

Just one of the many scholarships without essays offered by Niche, you can enter for a shot at this $1,000 scholarship by creating a free account and reviewing your school. A new winner is drawn each month.

20. The $1,000 SuperCollege Scholarship

Provider: SuperCollege.com

Amount: $1,000

Submit: A short application

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 is to fill out the exceptionally short application form and you’re good to go!

21. Local Survey Scholarship

Provider: Niche

Amount: $1,000

Submit: A survey

Yet another of the no essay scholarships from Niche, all that this scholarship requires is that you review your neighborhood or town. A new winner is selected on a monthly basis.

22. Opinion Outpost $10,000 Quarterly Drawing

Provider: Opinion Outpost

Amount: $10,000

Submit: A survey

Entering to win $10,000 has never been so easy! All you need to do is fill out at least one survey on the Opinion Outpost website. If you have more time, you can fill out as many surveys as you’d like. Each survey gets you another entry into the drawing.

23. Digital Responsibility E-Waste Scholarship

Provider: Digital Responsibility

Amount: $1,000

Submit: 140-word opinion

If you’re excellent at fitting your feelings and opinions into a Tweet, this easy scholarship just might be the perfect one for you. To enter, just fill out a short application form and submit a Tweet-length message about e-waste. Note: Finalists are asked to write an essay between 500 to 1,000 words later on.

24. Tetherbox Creative Video Challenge Scholarship

Provider: Tetherbox

Amount: $1,000

Submit: A video

Put your creative talents to the test to be eligible for this no essay scholarship from Tetherbox. Create a short commercial (between one and four minutes) for Tetherbox to be entered to win.

25. Make a Recycling Bin Scholarship

Provider: DoSomething.org

Amount: $5,000

Submit: A recycling bin design

DoSomething.org wants to inspire people to recycle their used beauty and personal care products in order to promote environmental sustainability. To apply for one of these scholarships without essays, unleash your creative side and design a recycling bin that will make people want to recycle.

26. Christian College Scholarship

Provider: The Christian Connector Inc

Amount: $2,500

Submit: A Survey

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!

27. AFSA High School Senior Contest

Provider: AFSA Scholarships

Amount: $2,000

Submit: An entry form

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 entry form asks for common information such as name, city, and anticipated date of graduation. This scholarship 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.

28. AFSA Second Chance Scholarship

Provider: AFSA Scholarships

Amount: $1,000

Submit: An entry form

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. The entry form asks for common information such as name, city, and anticipated date of graduation. Deadlines change on a yearly basis, so check out the scholarship website for the most up-to-date information.

29. Scholarship 4 Moms

Provider: Scholarships 4 Moms

Amount: $10,000

Submit: A short entry form

If you’re a mom who is planning on heading back to school, you’re already halfway done applying to win one of these scholarships without essays. The next step is to simply register for the site and cross your fingers!

30.* Debt.com Scholarship for Aggressive Scholarship Applicants

Provider: Debt.com

Amount: $500

Submit: A short letter and proof of scholarship application

Literally, their only mission is to give scholarships to students constantly applying to scholarships. Debt.com asks you to send all the tedious scholarship confirmation emails you received and a short letter about yourself. Your letter can be about how you feel applying to so many scholarships or if you learned anything from the application process. Winners are announced every two months.

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If you want a simple way to apply to multiple easy scholarships, without essays, at once, sign up with Going Merry (let us know in the comments section if there are others we should include). In the meantime, we already have thousands of scholarships which you can apply for directly.

Just fill out your profile, see what we match you with, and click apply! It’s that easy.

Scholarships for Women: The ultimate guide to finding scholarships just for women

15 February 2019

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Everything about you could lead to a scholarship opportunity. Your hobbies, the state you live in, even your gender! Companies and nonprofits have scholarships directed towards supporting females with funding their college education.

Women are pursuing college degrees ranging across all fields of study, and account for over 50% of current college students. In fall of 2018, 11.2 million females were predicted to attend college compared to the 8.7 million males predicted to attend.

Scholarships save you from plummeting into more debt, but they can be a hassle to find. We gathered a few on the list below to save you time. If you want to save even more time check out scholarships on Going Merry!

Alliance of Women Executives Scholarship

Scholarship for a graduating senior of Palm Beach County high school

Provider: Alliance of Women Executives (AWE)

Amount: $1,500

Requirements: (a) Must plan to attend Florida Atlantic University or Palm Beach State College (b) Minimum GPA 3.0 For more information, please visit the scholarship page.

Chrysalis Scholarship

“The Chrysalis Scholarship provides degree-completion funding for women geoscience graduate students whose education has been significantly interrupted by life circumstances”

Provider: Association of Women Geoscientists

Amount: $2,000 (+ a one-year student membership with AWG)

Requirements: (a) A graduate student (b) Approaching the completion phase of her geoscience degree (Bonus: additional scholarships on page) For more information, please visit the scholarship page.

Curry Award for Girls and Young Women

“For young women who have undergone unusual hardships to remain in school.”

Provider: Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Amount: $1,000

Requirements: (a) Age 18-26 (b) Maximum GPA 3.3 (c) Live in San Mateo County For more information, please visit the scholarship page.

Eileen Kraus Scholarship

“On behalf of the Kraus family, we are pleased to honor her legacy today with the Eileen Kraus Scholarship Fund, and help ensure that the next generation of women leaders are able to follow the trail she so capably blazed.”

Provider: Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame and Kaman Corporation

Amount: $5,000

Requirements: (a) High School Senior (b) Able recognition ceremony in November (c) Be pursuing an advertising career in a creative role For more information, please visit the scholarship page.

(ISC)² Women’s Scholarships

“Scholarships to inspire women to join the ever-growing field of Information Security”

Provider: Center for Cyber Safety and Education

Amount: $1,000-$6,000

Requirements: (a) Must be pursuing a degree with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance. (b) Senior in high school, an undergraduate student, graduate or post graduate student are eligible. (c) Minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. For more information, please visit the scholarship page.

Lulu Fairbanks Memorial Scholarship

“A scholarship offered to a woman (any age) who plans a career in journalism, communications or related career, in memory of the first Washington State BPW President, Lulu Fairbanks.”

Provider: Washington State Business and Professional Women’s Foundation

Amount: $500

Requirements: (a) A resident of Washington State for one or more years (b) Demonstrate scholastic ability (Bonus: additional scholarships on page) For more information, please visit the scholarship page.

MWGA Foundation Scholarship

“The MWGA Scholarship Foundation is a Minnesota non-profit organization established in 1998 that supports young women in their collegiate ventures”

Provider: Minnesota Women’s Golf Association

Amount: $3,000

Requirements: (a) High School Senior (b) Live in Minnesota (c) Minimum GPA 3.2 For more information, please visit the scholarship page.

Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship

“We launched the Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship in 2010 to celebrate and support women who are beginning careers in technology. We hope to encourage women to pursue computer science, engineering, and technical studies, and to become leaders in these fields.”

Provider: Palantir

Amount: $7,000

Requirements: (a) Full-time undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited US, Canadian or Mexican college/university enrolled in the current and upcoming school year. (b) Must be a freshman, sophomore, or junior pursuing a major in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) fields. For more information, please visit the scholarship page.

Skin Care Ox: Beauty + Wellness Scholarship for Women

“The Skin Care Ox: Beauty + Wellness Scholarship for Women program was established to provide financial support to college women who are striving to lead healthy lifestyles”

Provider: Skincare Ox

Amount: $1,000 (+ Organic Beauty basket)

Requirements: (a) Be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is committed to maintaining personal wellness. For more information, please visit the scholarship page.

WONGDOODY Women in Advertising Scholarship

“WONGDOODY supports increased female leadership in our industry. That’s why we’re excited to sponsor the WONGDOODY Women in Advertising Scholarship.”

Provider: WONGDOODY

Amount: $5,000

Requirements: (a) Be a currently enrolled student at a college in the United States (b) Have completed at least sophomore year of undergraduate studies or first year of portfolio or graduate school. (c) Be pursuing an advertising career in a creative role. For more information, please visit the scholarship page.

Join Going Merry to be paired with specific, profile-matching scholarships today!

14 Scholarships to Fund Your Study Abroad Experience

3 October 2018

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While many college students often overlook it, studying abroad is a once in a lifetime opportunity that can have a significant impact on both your personal and professional life. Not only that, but it’s likely the only time in your life that you’ll be able to travel freely without “adult” responsibilities like a family and a mortgage. Immersing yourself in a new and different culture can broaden your perspective of the world…plus it looks great on your resume!

Unfortunately, studying abroad usually comes with a hefty price tag. Luckily, scholarships can help!

Benefits of Scholarships & How to Apply

Scholarships are the best way to pay for your study abroad experience because they never need to be paid back! That’s right…scholarships are just like getting free money! Plus, there are all different types depending on your background and the programs you’re applying for.

Going Merry is a great place to start your search! We match you with the scholarships you qualify for and then allow you to apply directly through our site to save you time and effort. After that, head over to your university’s study abroad office to find out about local and program-specific scholarships you might qualify for. If you’re looking for extra tips on applying for scholarships, check out our step-by-step guide and our list of expert tips.

Here are 14 scholarships for study abroad students:

General Study Abroad Scholarships

1. Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

Amount: Varies

Provider: U.S. Department of State

These scholarships for study abroad award funds to students who demonstrate financial need and wish to study abroad in any country. Recipients must be U.S. citizens and undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant money at either a two- or four-year college. For more information, check out the scholarship website.

2. IES Abroad Merit-Based Scholarship

Amount: $1,200

Provider: IES Abroad

IES Abroad awards $1,200 to students participating in summer internships both abroad and in Chicago. Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.3. Some of the organization’s international internship locations including Cape Town, Milan, Vienna, and Berlin. For more information, head over to the scholarship website.

3. IES Abroad Need-Based Scholarship

Amount: Up to $5,000

Provider: IES Abroad

Students with financial need can apply for these scholarships for study abroad from IES abroad. Scholarships can be used towards semester, year, or j-term programs in a variety of countries, including South Africa, Germany, Japan, and Chile. Pell Grant recipients are given priority. For more information and a full list of eligible programs, check out the scholarship website.

4. Boren Award Scholarship

Amount: $8,000 for summer program, $10,000 for semester program, $20,000 for 6-12 months

Provider: National Security Education Program

These prestigious scholarships for study abroad are awarded to students who plan to enroll in programs focused on areas, languages, and fields of study that are considered important for U.S. national security. Such areas can include sustainable development, migration, global disease, hunger, and more. Students are encouraged to apply and make a case for why and how their area of study can contribute to national security. Recipients must work in the federal government with national security responsibilities upon graduation. For more information, please visit the scholarship website.

Scholarships for Study Abroad in Africa

5. Heather Jo Leibowitz Memorial Scholarship

Amount: Varies

Provider: The School for Field Studies (SFS)

In memory of Heather Jo Leibowitz, who was a participant in the SFS Kenya program, this generous scholarship aims to help students who embody her passion for life and helping others. Students participating in the SFS Tanzania program are eligible to apply. For more information, please visit the scholarship website.

Scholarships for Study Abroad in Asia

6. Freeman-Asia Scholarship

Amount: Varies

Provider: Freeman-Asia

This study abroad scholarship aims to help students with financial need who plan to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. Recipients are required to share their experience with their home campus or community in order to encourage other students to study abroad. For more information, please visit the company website.

7. The Morgan Stanley Scholarships for Study in Japan

Amount: $7,500

Provider: US-Japan Bridging Foundation

U.S. students interested in international finance and economics are eligible to apply for these generous scholarships! Applicants can be involved in any program in Japan. For more information, please check out the company website.

8. John Sommer Scholarship

Amount: $5,000 (amount may vary)

Provider: SIT Study Abroad

Each semester, SIT awards a generous scholarship to a student participating in one of the organization’s programs in either Asia or Southeast Asia. For more information, head over to the company website.

Scholarships for Study Abroad in Europe

9. Eastern European Study Abroad Merit-Based Scholarship

Amount: $2,500

Provider: EESA

EESA awards these scholarships for students planning to study abroad in any Eastern European country. Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.25. For more information, please visit the scholarship website.

10. Walter Jensen Study Abroad Scholarship

Amount: $2,000

Provider: American Association of Teachers of French (AATF)

Future French teachers can apply for these helpful study abroad scholarships. Students must be enrolled in a recognized French teacher program and plan to study abroad in a French-speaking country. To find out more, please visit the scholarship website.

11. Edward Mowatt Endowed Scholarship

Amount: Up to $2,000

Provider: IES Abroad

Students who plan to study in London with IES abroad are eligible for these generous scholarships. Applicants should have financial need and a minimum GPA of 3.3. For more info, head over to the scholarship website.

Scholarships for Study Abroad in Latin America

12. Spanish Studies Abroad Merit-Based Scholarship

Amount: Varies

Provider: Spanish Studies Abroad

Students with a passion for the Spanish language can apply for these scholarships from Spanish Studies Abroad. Applicants should have plans to study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country and demonstrate a commitment to the language both in and out of the classroom. For more information, check out the scholarship website.

Scholarships for Study Abroad in Oceania

13. New Zealand Study Abroad Scholarship

Amount: $15,000

Provider: Go Overseas

These full-tuition scholarships include all program fees plus roundtrip airfare for students studying abroad in New Zealand through Go Overseas. Applicants should choose their top three qualifying programs and submit an essay. For more information, check out the scholarship website.

14. Live Like Ally Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Provider: International Studies Abroad

In memory of Allison Willen, who passed away while studying abroad with ISA in New Zealand, this scholarship aims to keep her passion for life, nature, volunteerism, and hiking alive. Applicants should plan to study in New Zealand through International Studies Abroad. For more information, check out the scholarships website.

Soon you’ll be able to apply to all of these on Going Merry (let us know in the comments section if there are others we should include). In the meantime, we already have thousands of scholarships which you can apply for directly.

Just fill out your profile, see what we match you with, and click apply! It’s that easy.

26 Unique & Unusual Scholarships to Save You Money

3 July 2018

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Scholarships are often one of the top options when it comes to paying for college because they never need to be paid back. In other words, they provide students with free money for school and can help prevent student debt.

Also, scholarships are a fantastic option because they’re widely available. There are hundreds of thousands of different ones out there for all types of situations…even wacky and weird scholarships you never would’ve thought of! Whether you’re left-handed, a Pokemon master, or passionate about laser tattoo removal, there’s a scholarship for you.

But where should you look for weird scholarships? A great starting point is to do an online search for scholarships related to your interests.

We made it easy for you to begin your search right now by providing you with 26 weird scholarships to apply for:

1. Doodle 4 Google Scholarship

Amount: $30,000

Put your artistic talents to the test and design a doodle for Google’s homepage to win this generous scholarship. All students in grades K-12 are eligible to enter and the winner receives a $30,000 scholarship plus a $50,000 technology grant for their school.

Check out the scholarship website for deadlines and more.

2. Stuck at Prom Scholarship

Amount: Up to $10,000

If you were looking for a way to make yourself stand out at prom, look no further than these weird scholarships from Duck brand duct tape. Simply put together a prom dress or prom tux using Duck duct tape or crafting tape for a chance to win. In order to enter, simply create an online entry and submit a photo of your masterpiece. The submission with the most votes wins. Check out the scholarship website for more information.

3. Pokemon World Championship Scholarship

Amount: Up to $25,000

Pokemon doesn’t have to just be a hobby…it can also make you money! Talented Pokemon players who play in either the Pokemon Video Game World Championship or the Pokemon TCG World Championship can win up to $25,000. The top 8 players have the choice of receiving a cash prize or a scholarship. For more information, visit the scholarship website.

4. The UNIMA-USA Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

UNIMA-USA awards these unique scholarships to American puppeteers who desire to study puppetry abroad. Applicants must either have professional experience in puppetry, a puppetry degree, or a demonstrated commitment to the art of puppetry. For deadlines and more info, check out the scholarship website.

5. Helen McCloy Scholarship

Amount: $500

Students with a knack for mystery writing can apply for this $500 scholarship. The writing can be in the form of fiction, nonfiction, screenplays, or play scripts. Candidates should not have received monetary compensation for mystery or crime writing in the past to qualify. For more info, check out the scholarship website.

6. Brilliance.com Scholarship

Amount: $1,500

Open to any major, this $1,500 scholarship puts your jewelry-designing abilities to the test. Candidates must design a diamond ring in the form of a drawing, sketch, or computer-generated image and write two paragraphs about the design and what inspired it. For more information, check out the scholarship website.

7. The Frederick and Mary F. Beckley Left-Handed Scholarship

Amount: $1,000 to $1,500

Left-handed students at Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA are eligible to apply for these left-handed scholarships. Applicants should be sophomores, juniors, or seniors who demonstrate either financial need or academic success. For more information, check out the scholarship website.

8. Lake Erie College Twins Scholarship

Amount: 50% of tuition

Twins who attend Lake Erie College have the opportunity to attend for the price of one student. These unusual scholarships cover 50% of each twin’s tuition. For more information, head over to the scholarship website.

9. Gamers Helping Gamers Scholarship

Amount: $20,000 ($5,000 per year)

Some of the top Magic: The Gathering players in the world put together a scholarship fund for talented players hoping to attend college. The intention is to find highly intelligent students that could benefit from extra engagement. If that sounds like you, check out the scholarship website for more information.

10. Chick and Sophie Major Duck Calling Scholarship

Amount: Up to $2,000

These weird scholarships award young duck callers at the Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest. First place wins a $2,000 scholarship, second place wins $1,000, third place wins $750, and fourth place wins $500. For more details, check out the scholarship website.

11. Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship

Amount: $10,000

Let’s face it, a good greeting card never goes out of style and The Gallery Collection wants to reward students for designing their own. Applicants should submit their design in photo, artwork, or computer graphic form. To be eligible, students must be at least 14 years old and either homeschooled or enrolled in a high school, college, or university. The winner is decided by voting. For more information, check out the scholarship website.

12. Foreclosure.com Scholarship

Amount: Up to $2,500

These unusual scholarships aims to educate the community about various topics in real estate. In order to apply, simply write an essay between 800 and 2,000 words about the pros and cons of renting versus owning a home. The first-place winner receives a $2,500 scholarship while second- and third- place winners receive a $500 scholarship. For more information, visit the scholarship website.

13. STARFLEET Scholarships

Amount: $1,000

Star Trek fans can apply for these unique scholarships worth $1,000. Applicants must have been members of STARFLEET for at least one year before applying. STARFLEET is made up of hundreds of local chapters with the aim of providing a base for Star Trek fans to interact. For more information, check out the scholarship website.

14. J.D. Salinger Creative Writing Award

Amount: $33,000

These weird scholarships are perfect for aspiring writers. Students must be attending Ursinus College in Pennsylvania and have a love for creative writing. The committee looks for an “unusual perspective, for quirky brilliance, for a voice, not necessarily the kind that can be measured by conventional standards.” The application consists of 10 double-spaced pages of creative fiction and the winner spends the year living in the former dorm room of J.D. Salinger. For more information, check out the scholarship website.

15. Scholarshipred

Amount: $500

With the aim of supporting the continuing education of natural redheads, Scholarshipred awards $500 to help with college tuition. Juniors and seniors are eligible to apply and must submit a creative piece about what it means to be a redhead. In order to prove that their hair is natural, applicants must submit a current photo of themselves as well as a photo of them as a child. To find out more, visit the scholarship website.

16. Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship

Amount: Full Tuition + Room & Board

Who knew that being a golf caddie could pay your college tuition? These weird scholarships award full tuition and room and board to students who have demonstrated a strong record as a golf caddie, good grades, outstanding character, and financial need. Winners live in Evans Scholarship Houses at participating universities. For more information, visit the scholarship website.

17. Eileen J. Garrett Scholarship

Amount: $2,000

While it has to do with the paranormal, parapsychology is far from dead. These unusual scholarships are awarded to students studying parapsychology, which could involve anything from near-death experiences to telepathy. For information on how to apply, check out the scholarship website.

18. The Gilbert Roller Parapsychological Phenomena Scholarship

Amount: Up to $10,000

Another scholarship relating to parapsychology, the Gilbert Roller Parapsychological Phenomena Scholarship supports scientific field investigations into macroscopic psychokinetic phenomena. In order to apply, students should demonstrate that they are qualified to conduct this type of research and submit a proposal. The decision is made based on the quality of the proposal and its usefulness to the field. For more info, check out the scholarship website.

19. Gypsy Lore Society Young Scholars’ Prize

Award: $500

The Gypsy Lore Society aims to promote the study of Gypsies and Travelers in Romani culture. This $500 award is given to the writer of the best unpublished paper on the topic and Gypsy Lore Society members are given priority. For deadlines and more info, check out the scholarship website.

20. American Fence Association Scholarships

Award: Varies

The American Fence Association awards these little-known scholarships each year at FENCETECH. Recipients must either be employed in the fence industry or be the immediate family member of an employee in the industry. Additionally, applicants must have a B average and have done at least 40 hours of community service. Winners do not need to be members of the AFA to qualify. For more info, check out the scholarship website.

21. New Look Laser Tattoo Removal Semi-Annual Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

These weird scholarships are perfect for those interested in laser tattoo removal. Candidates must have an emphasis in nursing, medicine, natural or applied sciences, or engineering in their studies. The application consists of writing an essay on the societal impact of laser tattoo removal and including the scholarship provider’s name in the body of the essay. Check out the scholarship website for more info.

22. Debt.com Scholarship for Aggressive Scholarship Applicants

Amount: $500

The great thing about this scholarship is that it motivates students to apply for as many scholarships as possible! In order to apply, students must send email confirmations of other scholarships they’ve applied for as well as write a short personal summary. For more information, check out the scholarship website.

23. Zolp Scholarship

Amount: Varies

Perhaps one of the least competitive awards on this list of weird scholarships, this award is only open to Catholic students with the last name Zolp who are attending Loyola University Chicago. The application requires both a birth certificate and a baptism confirmation. For deadlines and more info, check out the scholarship website.

24. John Gatling Grant

Amount: $10,000 to $15,000

Following the same pattern as the previous scholarship, this generous award was established by Mr. John Gatling, a local Raleigh businessman. North Carolina State University students with the last name Gatling or Gatlin are eligible to apply. For more details, check out the scholarship website.

25. Alice Mcarver Ratchford Scholarship

Amount: Varies

While most scholarships focus on what students do have, this one focuses on what they don’t have. Applicants must be female students at the University of North Carolina who live on-campus, don’t own a car, are single, and have not received any other scholarships. For more details, check out the scholarship website.

Soon you’ll be able to apply to all of these on Going Merry (let us know in the comments section if there are others we should include). In the meantime, we already have thousands of scholarships which you can apply for directly.

Just fill out your profile, see what we match you with, and click apply! It’s that easy.

15 Scholarships to Help You Pay for Grad School

19 June 2018

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There’s no doubt that obtaining a college education can open a world of possibilities and new opportunities, but what about going on to graduate school and getting an advanced degree? On average, around 69.7% of high school graduates enroll in a higher education program. Of that amount, 37% continue to obtain an advanced degree (such as a Master’s or a Doctorate degree).

But is it worth it?

Having an advanced degree can make career goals more attainable and provide the skills needed to reach the next level. However, high tuition prices can make students wonder if continuing their education is worth the cost. The truth is that it isn’t always. Students should reflect on their career goals and what they hope to get from a graduate program to determine if it’s worth it or not.

Firstly, you should be clear on exactly why you are considering a graduate degree. Does it help you get closer to your career goals? Will it help you earn more money? Take the time to reflect on your goals and what you need to reach them.

Another point to consider is how long you plan to work in your field. Do you see it as a long-term option? In that case, a graduate-level degree might be worth it. Do you hate it and hope to leave as soon as possible? If so, it’s likely not worth pursuing an advanced degree, at least not in that field.

A third factor is how your salary will likely change as a result of your graduate degree. This information should be available on the websites of the colleges you are considering and is also usually easy to find with a quick Google search. In general, graduate-level degrees in the STEM fields tend to pay off the most in the end.

Lastly, consider whether your career goals involve field-related research. Many graduate students choose to continue their education for the chance of doing research and working with renowned professionals in their field.

Once you’ve decided to continue your education, you’ll need to decide how to pay for it. The price tag can be scary, but scholarships for graduate students can help.

Benefits of Scholarships & How to Apply

If you were offered free money, you would take it, right? That’s what makes scholarships such a great option for paying for grad school…they never need to be paid back! Plus, there are tons of different scholarships out there for all sorts of people.

The best place to start is Going Merry! We match you with the scholarships you qualify for and then allow you to apply directly through our site to save you time and effort. The next step is to speak with your high school guidance office or college financial aid office. They’ll have plenty of info on local scholarships and awards that you qualify for.

For more information on paying for school, check out our comprehensive guide to financial aid and our step-by-step guide on applying for scholarships. If you want more tips on making your application stand out, we provided 12 for you here.

Going Merry is in the process of adding these scholarships for graduate students and more to our website. Feel free to let us know which ones you’d like to see first and if there are any others we should add in the meantime.

Here are 15 scholarships for graduate students:

1. Goldman Sachs MBA Fellowship

Amount: $35,000 + Summer Internship Salary + $40,000 upon program completion

Goldman Sachs offers one of the most competitive scholarships for graduate students who are in their first year of pursuing an MBA. In order to qualify, students must complete a summer internship with the company and be either a woman or a woman or man of Black, Hispanic/Latino, or Native American ethnicity. Students in Atlanta, Boston, Calgary, Chicago, Dallas, Greenwich, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle, West Palm Beach, and Washington D.C. can apply.

For more info, check out the company’s scholarship page.

2. “Inspire our Future” Teaching Scholarship

Amount: $500

Teacher.org aims to inspire the next generation of teachers. This $500 award is available to both aspiring teachers and current teachers who hope to continue their education. Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 to apply.

For more info, check out the scholarship page.

3. (ISC)² Graduate Scholarship

Amount: $5,000

This flexible scholarship for grad students was created to support students pursuing graduate degrees related to cyber security or information assurance. Students can be full-time or part-time students and attend school either online or on campus. U.S. citizenship is not required. Candidates should have a minimum GPA of 3.5.

For more information, please visit the scholarship website.

4. AACC International Fellowship Program

Amount: $3,000

For graduate students interested in grain-based food science and technology, this $3,000 scholarship provides money for graduate-level research. Candidates must be full-time students enrolled in a university conducting relevant research as well as current AACCI members.

Check out the scholarship website for more info.

5. AAHD Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability

Amount: Up to $1,000

This $1,000 scholarship aids students who have a disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act. Candidates can be part-time or full-time graduate students or full-time undergraduate students with at least sophomore status. Preference is given to students majoring in public health, disability studies, health promotion, or other disability/health-related fields.

Check out the scholarship page for more information.

6. Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship

Amount: $5,000

This scholarship for minority graduate students aims to help those enrolled in a healthcare management graduate program. Financial need is a primary factor in the decision-making process and preference is given to Student Associates of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).

Please visit the scholarship website for more information.

7. Foster G. McGaw Graduate Student Scholarship

Amount: $5,000

Another scholarship offered by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), this $5,000 award is for graduate students enrolled in a healthcare management program. Financial need is a major factor in the decision-making process and preference is given to Student Associates of the ACHE (American College of Healthcare Executives).

For more information, please visit the scholarship website.

8. AHLEF Graduate Scholarship

Amount: $5,000

Both full-time and part-time students are eligible for this $5,000 scholarship. Candidates should either be studying for a graduate degree in hospitality OR enrolled in any graduate program after completing a hospitality-related undergraduate degree or having four years of experience in the hospitality industry after undergraduate graduation. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.

Check out the scholarship page for more info.

9. Frederic G. Melcher Scholarship

Amount: $7,500

Students who are pursuing an MLS degree and are interested in working in children’s librarianship are eligible for these scholarships for graduate students. After graduation, recipients must commit to working with children for one year and become members of both the American Library Association (ALA) and the Association for Library Service to Children.

Please visit the company website for more information.

10. Eckenfelder Scholarship

Amount: $5,000

College juniors and seniors, as well as graduate students who are pursuing an environment-related career, can apply to this $5,000 scholarship. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a declared major in civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical, or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences.

Please visit the scholarship website for more information.

11. Edward C. Bryant Scholarship

Amount: $2,500

This grad school scholarship was created to support graduate students who excel in survey statistics. Students must have experience with survey statistics and demonstrate academic excellence during grad school.

For more information, check out the scholarship website.

12. Gertrude M. Fox Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

The Gertrude M. Fox scholarship is offered by the ASA Committee on Women in Statistics and the Caucus for Women in Statistics. It was established in 1989 in order to encourage women to pursue statistics-related professions.

To find out more, please visit the scholarship website.

13. Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship

Amount: Full tuition equivalent + $32,000 9-month personal stipend

The Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship aims to provide students with the necessary funding to conduct Ph.D. research. Students also receive the lifelong counseling and network of Hertz Community members. In order to be eligible, students must be studying for a Ph.D. The university must be a participating school or students may petition for a different school to be permitted by the foundation. This award is renewable on an annual basis.

For more information, please visit the scholarship website.

14. Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship

Amount: $2,500

Arab-American students who are juniors, seniors, or graduate students can apply to this scholarship. Students must be majoring in journalism, television, radio, and/or film to be eligible.

Visit the scholarship website for more information.

15. Stephen K. Hall ACWA Water Law & Policy Scholarship

Amount: $7,000

Graduate students pursuing a graduate degree in Water Law & Policy or Public Administration can apply for this generous scholarship. Students should have relevant career goals, be attending school full time, and demonstrate academic achievement.

Please visit this scholarship page for more information.

Soon you’ll be able to apply to all of these scholarships for graduate students on Going Merry (let us know in the comments section if there are others we should include). In the meantime, we already have thousands of scholarships which you can apply for directly.

Just fill out your profile, see what we match you with, and click apply! It’s that easy.

25 Helpful Scholarships for Transfer Students

17 April 2018

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Going off to college can be an exciting and life-changing experience, but choosing the right school can be overwhelming! With such a complicated and large decision to make, it’s no surprise that many students later transfer to another school.

In fact, for one reason or another, over one-third of college students end up changing schools at some point during their academic career. Some go off in search of better academics or a more active student atmosphere while others want a cheaper school or one a bit closer to home. Another common reason for transferring schools is that some students attend an affordable community college for two years before transferring to a four-year college or university to complete their degree. For more information about this money-saving option, take a look at this article.

Regardless of the reason, the process of transferring schools is relatively easy and painless. The process of paying for school, however, is still a major concern for many students.

How Paying for School Differs

Usually, when applying for college, incoming freshmen are automatically considered for financial aid and merit-based scholarships when submitting their admissions application. Unfortunately, many universities don’t extend that same luxury to transfer students, meaning students entering with college credits are forced to search elsewhere for financial aid.

The process of paying for school can be overwhelming for anyone, but, luckily, the process of finding scholarships for transfer students isn’t impossible.

How to Find Scholarships for Transfer Students

The best place to start is Going Merry! We match you with the scholarships you qualify for and then allow you to apply directly through our site to save you time and effort. The next step is to speak with your high school guidance office or college financial aid office. They’ll have plenty of info on local scholarships and awards that you qualify for.

For more information on the documents you’ll likely need when applying for scholarships, head on over to our step-by-step guide on how to apply for scholarships!. Now that you have all of the information, below are 25 scholarships for transfer students that you can apply for today.

General Transfer Scholarships

The following four scholarships are available to all transfer students, regardless of residency or the university you’re planning to attend. These scholarships are exclusive to transfer students, but many traditional scholarships are available to transfer students as well, so we recommend looking into other sources as well. Create an account on Going Merry to see which other scholarships you’re eligible for!

1. Transfer Times $6,000 Scholarship

Amount: $6,000

Transfer Times is an online resource that was created with the goal of helping transfer students. This $6,000 scholarship is available to students who have completed two years at a community college or technical school and are ready to take the next step in their academic career by transferring to a four-year school. This scholarship is a contest and the only requirement to enter is to fill out the online form. For more information, head on over to the Transfer Times website.

2. Tau Sigma Honor Society Scholarship

Amount: $500 to $5,000

The Tau Sigma Honor Society is an honor society created exclusively for transfer students. Their main goal is to promote the involvement and leadership of transfer students within their university. Each year, they offer scholarships for transfer students throughout the country ranging from $500 to $5,000. For more info, check out the scholarship website.

3. Pearson Scholarship for Higher Education

Amount: $5,000

Any student who is a member of Phi Theta Kappa has a shot at this $5,000 scholarship, which was created to help students planning to transfer to a four-year university from any community college. The minimum requirements are at least a 3.5 GPA and between 12 and 36 semester hours. For more information, check out the scholarship website.

4. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

Amount: Varies

Another scholarship for students heading to a four-year institution after attending a community college, the minimum requirement to be eligible for this transfer student scholarship is a 3.5 GPA. For more information, head over to the scholarship website.

Scholarships for Specific Universities

Some universities welcome transfer students by offering generous scholarships (a few even cover the full cost of tuition!). The best way to know if your future school has scholarships for transfer students is to look over the school’s website. Here are just a few of the many university-specific transfer scholarships!

5. Augustana Transfer Scholarships

Amount: $13,000 to $20,000

When applying to Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, transfer students are automatically considered for merit-based awards. A minimum GPA of 2.7 and 15 transferable credits are required and the awards range from $13,000 to $20,000. The best part? The reward is renewable throughout your time at Augustana. For more info, check out the scholarship website.

6. Achieving in a Community of Excellence (ACE) Scholarship – Bridgewater College

Amount: $11,500 to $15,500

With a GPA of at least 3.0 and 12 transferable credits, students are considered for these scholarships at Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, Virginia. If you’d like more information, head over to the scholarship website.

7. Church of the Brethren Scholarship – Bridgewater College

Amount: $2,500 for resident students & $1,500 for commuter students

Students planning to attend Bridgewater College who are also members of the Church of the Brethren can reduce their tuition bill by up to $2,500 per year. For more information, check out the scholarship website.

8. Transfer Academic Award – Heidelburg University

Amount: $9,500 to $14,000

Transfer students planning to attend Heidelburg University at the Tiffin, Ohio campus are automatically considered for generous scholarships to help ease the cost of tuition. Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and at least 15 transferable semester hours. For more info, check out the scholarship website.

9. David Gall Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Both residents and non-residents of Ohio can apply for this $1,000 scholarship. Candidates should be planning to transfer to a member university of the Ohio transfer council, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and have at least 23 transferable semester hours. This scholarship is renewable for multiple years. For more information, head over to the scholarship website.

10. Johnson & Wales University Transfer Scholarship

Amount: Up to $10,000

Providing up to $10,000 towards tuition, this transfer scholarship is renewable for up to four years…meaning you can save some serious cash! Applicants are automatically considered on the basis of academic transcripts when submitting the admissions application. You can find out more information on the scholarship website.

11. Lycoming College Transfer Student Scholarship

Amount: $18,000 to $24,000

Automatically considered when submitting an admissions application, these scholarships for transfer students are offered to students with at least 24 transferable credit hours and a minimum GPA of 3.0. Plus, they’re renewable for up to four years! The scholarship website has more information.

12. Minnesota State University Moorhead Transfer Scholarship

Amount: $500 to $1,000

The Minnesota State University at Moorhead welcomes transfer students by offering them $500 to $1,000 in financial aid. To be considered after submitting your admissions application, you’ll need a minimum GPA of 3.0 and at least 24 transferable credit hours. More information can be found on the scholarship website.

13. New Mexico Tech Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship

Amount: $6,000

Renewable for up to three years, this $6,000 transfer scholarship is open to members of Phi Theta Kappa planning to transfer to New Mexico Tech. You should have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and 45 transferable credits to be up for consideration with your admissions application. For more information, head over to the scholarship website.

14. Niagara University Transfer Scholarship

Amount: $8,000 to $15,000

If you’re planning to transfer to Niagara University as a full-time student and have a minimum GPA of 2.5, you’ll automatically be considered for thousands of dollars in financial aid. Plus, this awesome scholarship is renewable for up to three years! If you’d like more information, check out the scholarship website.

15. Northwood University Transfer Scholarship

Amount: $4,000 to $9,000

Northwood University provides a variety of scholarships for transfer students…and all of them come with the option to renew each year! Students with a GPA of at least 2.7 will be considered with their admissions application, but keep in mind that some scholarships have limited funds, so not all eligible students will receive an award. For more info, check out the scholarship website.

16. Award for Excellence Transfer Scholarship – Grand Valley State University

Amount: $2,000

Renewable for up to two years, this scholarship for transfer students is available to students applying to Grand Valley State University after studying at any community college in Michigan. If your GPA is at least 2.5, you’ll be automatically considered with your admissions application. You can find more information on the scholarship website.

17. Community College Excellence Scholarship – University of Alabama

Amount: Full Tuition

Paying for college just got much less stressful with this full-tuition transfer student scholarship from the University of Alabama. To be automatically considered, students should have at least a 3.5 GPA and be transferring from a community college. Check out the scholarship website for more information.

18. Transfer Achievement Scholarship – University of Kentucky

Amount: $4,000

Available to non-residents of Kentucky who are transferring to the University of Kentucky, this $4,000 award is awarded to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and at least 24 transferable credit hours. Candidates are automatically considered upon submission of an admissions application. Check out the scholarship website for more info.

19. Frederick Douglass Scholarship – University of Maryland

Amount: Full or partial tuition

Each year, the University of Maryland awards several full-tuition and multiple partial-tuition scholarships for transfer students. All you need is a minimum GPA of 3.5 and an Associate’s degree from a Maryland community college. The scholarship website has more information.

20. Transfer Academic Achievement Scholarship – Florida International University

Amount: 50% of tuition and fees

If getting good grades is your thing and you plan to transfer to Florida International University, this transfer student scholarship will cover 50% of your tuition and fees. To get this highly-competitive award, you’ll need a minimum of 60 transferable credit hours or an Associate’s degree, a 4.0 GPA, two letters of recommendation, and a killer essay. For more information, head over to the scholarship website.

21. Loyola University Chicago Transfer Merit Scholarship

Amount: $9,000 to $17,000

Based on academic performance, transfer students applying to Loyola University are automatically considered for up to $17,000 in scholarships upon the submission of their admissions application. Please visit the scholarship website for more information.

22. Mississippi State University Compass Scholarship

Amount: $2,000

With at least 48 hours of transferable credits and a 3.5 or higher GPA, you’ll be eligible for this transfer scholarship at Mississippi State University. If you’d like to explore additional scholarship options, more are available on the scholarship website.

23. Presidential Transfer Scholarship – University of Miami

Amount: $5,000 to $16,000

Transfer students are automatically considered for this generous merit scholarship when they submit their admissions application to the University of Miami. The minimum requirement is a GPA of 3.75, but not all eligible students will receive an award. For more info, head over to the scholarship website.

24. University of Tampa Transfer Scholarship

Amount: Up to $9,000

The University of Tampa becomes a lot more affordable with the scholarships for transfer students that they offer. Students with a GPA of at least 3.0 are automatically considered when they submit their admissions application. For more information on this scholarship, head over to the school website.

25. Pathway Award – Wayne State University

Amount: $1,000

Requiring a separate application, the Pathway Award at Wayne State University is available to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and at least 24 transferable credit hours. More information can be found on the scholarship website.

Soon you’ll be able to apply to all of these on Going Merry (let us know in the comments section if there are others we should include). In the meantime, we already have thousands of scholarships which you can apply for directly.

Just fill out your profile, see what we match you with, and click apply! It’s that easy.

16 Essay-Free Scholarships to Apply for

10 April 2018

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Scholarships are a fantastic way to save money on your college tuition and to avoid being stuck with loads of student debt after graduation. But, let’s face it, the process of applying for scholarships can be time-consuming and, sometimes, it would be nice if it was just a little easier.

The good news is that easy scholarships and scholarships without essays do exist. Some require as little effort as simply entering your name and email address while others require only a short video rather than an essay.

However, it’s important to keep in mind that, while these offers for easy scholarships and no essay scholarships are legitimate, your chances are much lower than with traditional scholarships. You also run the risk of being spammed with loads of emails. In fact, many scholarship sweepstakes are created with the sole idea of getting your email address in mind.

We recommend using scholarship sweepstakes and easy scholarships as a secondary option for paying for college and using the majority of your time applying for scholarships that you find on reputable scholarship sites or ones recommended to you by your high school guidance counselor or financial aid advisor.

2019 Update: Looking for more scholarships? Check out an updated list of No Essay Scholarships for 2019.

Avoiding Scholarship Scams

While these scholarship offers are legitimate, scammers will sometimes offer too-easy-to-be-true scholarship opportunities in an effort to get money or your information. You should proceed with caution and follow the tips below to avoid getting scammed.

Scam Tip #1: Say “No!” to Upfront Fees!

A scholarship shouldn’t cost anything at all to apply for (except postage). Be wary of any company or scholarship provider who requires you to pay an upfront fee in order to apply. Chances are they have nothing to offer you!

Scam Tip #2: Do The Paperwork Yourself

Some scammers will try and lure you in by telling you that they’ll take care of all the scholarship paperwork for you. You can just sit back, relax, and wait for the money to start rolling in. It almost seems too good to be true, doesn’t it? We hate to break it to you, but that’s because it is. It might be painful, but filling out your own applications will save you loads of trouble!

Scam Tip #3: Guaranteed Scholarships Don’t Exist

If scholarships were guaranteed, student loans would be a thing of the past. Avoid any company claiming to offer you a guaranteed scholarship. It’s a guaranteed scam.

Scam Tip #4: Avoid Dodgy Offers

If you receive an email from an unknown and unprofessional-looking company claiming to offer an amazing scholarship if you enter personal information on their site, it’s best to avoid it. If you’re unsure, simply do a quick Google Search and see if others have reported it as a scam before.

Scam Tip #5: Do Your Research!

Doing a quick search can save you tons of trouble in the end. Unfortunately, easy scholarships are too good to be true a lot of the time. We just want to reiterate that using trusted sources, like Going Merry or your counselors/advisors, is always the best option when it comes to scholarships.

Now that we’ve got that out of the way, here’s our list of 25 scholarships without essays:

1. 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, just fill out the super short application form and write a mini-essay about the goals you have for your university education.

2. Beliz Law Firm Scholarship

Amount: $500

Provider: The Beliz Law Firm

If you love getting behind the camera and bringing ideas to life, apply to this scholarship by creating a short video (3 minutes or less) detailing three important bicycle safety tips.

3. HeadSetPlus.Com College Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Provider: HeadSetPlus.Com

HeadSetPlus.Com wants 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.

4. $2,000 No Essay College Scholarship

Amount: $2,000

Provider: Niche

Niche awards a $2,000 scholarship to a lucky student twice a month…and all you have to do is create a free account! These scholarships without essays are open to all high school and college students planning to attend college within the next year!

5. $5,000 Course Hero Scholarship

Amount: $5,000

Provider: Course Hero

In order to win one of these no essay scholarships, simply review a college course on CourseHero.com. 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!

6. $5,000 VIP Voice Scholarship

Amount: $5,000

Provider: VIP Voice

VIP Voice offers points in exchange for completing online surveys. Once you’ve completed two surveys, you can use your points to enter for this scholarship and more. The more surveys you complete, the higher your chances of winning!

7. School Survey Sweepstakes

Amount: $1,000

Provider: Niche

Just one of the many scholarships without essays offered by Niche, you can enter for a shot at this $1,000 scholarship by creating a free account and reviewing your school. A new winner is drawn each month.

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 is to fill out the exceptionally short application form and you’re good to go!

9. Local Survey Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Provider: Niche

Yet another of the no essay scholarships from Niche, all that this scholarship requires is that you review your neighborhood or town. A new winner is selected on a monthly basis.

10. Opinion Outpost $10,000 Quarterly Drawing

Amount: $10,000

Provider: Opinion Outpost

Entering to win $10,000 has never been so easy! All you need to do is fill out at least one survey on the Opinion Outpost website. If you have more time, you can fill out as many surveys as you’d like. Each survey gets you another entry into the drawing.

11. Digital Responsibility E-Waste Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Provider: Digital Responsibility

If you’re excellent at fitting your feelings and opinions into a Tweet, this easy scholarship just might be the perfect one for you. To enter, just fill out a short application form and submit a Tweet-length message about e-waste.

12. Tetherbox Creative Video Challenge Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Provider: Tetherbox

Put your creative talents to the test to be eligible for this no essay scholarship from Tetherbox. Create a short commercial (between one and four minutes) for Tetherbox to be entered to win.

13. Make a Recycling Bin Scholarship

Amount: $5,000

Provider: DoSomething.org

DoSomething.org wants to inspire people to recycle their used beauty and personal care products in order to promote environmental sustainability. To apply for one of these scholarships without essays, unleash your creative side and design a recycling bin that will make people want to recycle.

14. 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!

15. 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. This scholarship 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.

15. 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.

16. Scholarship 4 Moms

Amount: $10,000

Provider: Scholarships 4 Moms

If you’re a mom who is planning on heading back to school, you’re already halfway done applying to win one of these scholarships without essays. The next step is to simply register for the site and cross your fingers!

Soon you’ll be able to apply to all of these scholarships without essays on Going Merry (let us know in the comments section if there are others we should include). In the meantime, we already have thousands of scholarships which you can apply for directly.

Just fill out your profile, see what we match you with, and click apply! It’s that easy.