No Minimum GPA Scholarships for the Class of 2026

Scholarships that require an essay get far fewer entries than no-essay scholarships, increasing your odds of winning.

Here are three scholarships that require short essays (250 words or fewer) but have no minimum GPA requirements to enter - making them perfect for all Class of 2026 students:

• “College Here I Come” Essay Scholarship for High School Seniors

• "Follow Your Own Path" Essay Scholarship

• "Outstanding Undergraduate" Essay Scholarship

All of the above scholarships are open to all high school seniors. Here are some more essay-required no-minimum GPA scholarships for the Class of 2026, just for specific students:

• “A Helping Hand” Scholarship (For low-income students)

• "Commencing at Community College" Essay Scholarship (Students who will enroll in community college in the fall)

• “Creativity Takes Courage” Scholarship for Art Students (For future art and other creative majors)

• Illinois Horizon Scholars Award (Illinois residents)

• Lone Star State Scholars Award (Texas residents)

• “Making Waves” Scholarship for Women Scholarship (Female students)

• “Moving Mountains” Scholarship for Hispanic Students (Hispanic/Latino)

• "Scholar Dollars" Essay Scholarship for Black Students (Black/African American students)

• Sunshine State Scholars Award (Florida residents)

• “Tuition Solution” Scholarship for STEM Students (Future STEM majors)

Click here to apply for the Scholarships360 $10,000 "No Essay Scholarship.