Easy College Scholarships

Quick-entry scholarships designed for busy students and parents. Enter in just a few minutes and come back each month for more chances to win.

  • 270+ Winners
  • $355,000+ Awarded
  • 100% No-essay

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.

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$1,500

Back to School Scholarship Giveaway

10/31/2026 4 weeks left

Back-to-school costs can add up. Whether you’re preparing for the school year, visiting colleges, or saving for tuition, this $1,500 scholarship giveaway can help you put your plans into motion.

Celebrating Ascent's scholarship winners

Congratulations to all of our scholarship winners! We're proud to help students and parents win money for school.

Julissa Carrizales - Scholarship Winner, Texas Southmost College
Ashley Rodriguez - Ascent's $1,000 National Internship Day Scholarship Winner
Byrannah Basil
Michael Tringale - Ascent & College Advisor's $500 Smart College Savings Scholarship Winner
Elizabeth M. - 12 Days of Giveaways Winner, Champlain College
Darren N. - January Shining Stars Winner, Richland High School
Nicole G. - December Shining Stars Scholarship Winner, Goose Creek Memorial High School
Lauren Hogan - October Shining Stars Scholarship Winner, Columbia College Chicago
Alaina Mupparthi - November Shining Stars Winner, Rochester Institute of Technology
Elisabeth Rogers-Paulus - September Shining Stars Winner, Florida International University

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.

  • No Essays

    We remove hurdles that keep students from applying for scholarships: no essays, GPA minimums, or complicated forms.

  • For Students and Parents

    Whether you're a high schooler, college student, career training student, or parent, our scholarships are open to you.

  • 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.