Education should be accessible to everyone
The cost of college shouldn't determine who gets to attend. We offer scholarships and help open doors for more students.
Achieve more with Ascent's no-essay scholarships
Ascent offers easy to apply no-essay scholarships with new giveaways added throughout the year. Browse our active no-essay scholarships below and enter for a chance to win money for school.
$1,000
Plan, Pay and Succeed Scholarship Giveaway
06/30/2026 08:59 AM
Fresh month, fresh opportunity to win. Enter now for your chance to be our next scholarship winner, no essay required!
$4,500
Summer Scholarship Giveaway
06/14/2026 08:59 AM
6 days left
This summer, invest in yourself. Enter for a chance to win $4,500 so you can stress less about college costs and focus more on what’s ahead.
$2,500
Grad School Goals Scholarship Giveaway
06/30/2026 08:59 AM
Master’s degree? Doctorate? Professional program?
No matter how you continue your education, we’re here to support the journey.
$4,500
Ready to start building your future?
08/30/2026 08:59 AM
This opportunity is for you, whether you’re just starting college, exploring what’s next, or getting ready for your next step. Connect with community, explore what’s ahead, and get support to move forward.
$2,000
Local Leaders Scholarship Giveaway
08/31/2026 08:59 AM
As a San Diego–based company, we’re proud to support students in our local community as they take their next step forward.
$2,500
All-Star Spirit Scholarship Giveaway
09/25/2026 08:59 AM
Who’s got spirit? Whether you’re on the field, on the sidelines, or bringing the energy from the stands, this one’s for you. Open to students age 14+ and parents, and entering is quick and easy.
$1,000
Next Step Scholarship Giveaway
09/30/2026 08:59 AM
Ready to transfer schools or just exploring what’s next?
Let’s make your next step easier.
$2,500
Breaking Barriers Scholarship Giveaway
09/30/2026 08:59 AM
Big goals deserve real support. Whether you’re pursuing graduate school or exploring what’s next in your education, we’re here to help you move forward.
Celebrating Ascent's scholarship winners
Congratulations to all of our scholarship winners! We're proud to help students and parents win money for school.
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No Essays
We remove hurdles that keep students from applying for scholarships: no essays, GPA minimums, or complicated forms.
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For Students and Parents
Whether you're a high schooler, college student, career training student, or parent, our scholarships are open to you.
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Expanding Access
By funding scholarships nationwide, we're closing the gap between potential and opportunity.
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Have questions about student scholarships?
You can enter by following the steps for each scholarship opportunity and completing an entry form. You will receive one entry in each scholarship during the scholarship giveaway.
Ascent’s scholarship giveaways are open only to: (i) students who are legal residents of one of the fifty United States or the District of Columbia, age 14 or older, and who are enrolled in a high school, degree program, or technical skills training program, at least half-time or (ii) parents who currently have a child enrolled as a student meeting the qualifications of 2(i) (each, an “Entrant”).
One potential winner will be randomly selected after each scholarship giveaway is closed. Winners are subject to eligibility verification by Ascent, whose decisions are final and binding and notified by email. If you cannot be contacted using the information provided in the entry or fail to respond within three business days, you may be disqualified and forfeit your prize. Ascent will select another potential winner at random. For more information, please see the Official Rules under the scholarship application on each of our scholarship pages.
You may contact [email protected] if you run into any issues before or after submitting your scholarship entry.
Coming up with the money to pay for school can be stressful. Learn more with the Ultimate Guide to Paying for College! It's a quick and interactive guide for parents, guardians, and students.
Ascent is a leader in student success, enabling more students to access education and reach their goals. Scholarships are just one way Ascent helps students plan, pay and succeed. By investing in people through student loans, scholarships, career coaching, and more, Ascent is dedicated to helping more students achieve academic and economic success, learn more.
