Name: $2,000 No-Essay Scholarship – Sallie Mae
Award Amount: $2,000 per recipient
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The $2,000 No Essay Scholarship is designed for U.S. residents aged 16 or older. The eligibility criteria are flexible, making it accessible to a wide range of applicants. To apply, students must either be high school juniors or seniors, current college students, or planning to attend a U.S.-based college or university. One of the unique aspects of this scholarship is that applicants do not need to write an essay or submit any significant documentation. Simply by meeting the age and residency requirements and completing the application, students can be entered into the drawing for this scholarship. There are no GPA or extracurricular activity requirements, making it an easy entry opportunity for students of all academic backgrounds. This makes it ideal for students seeking an uncomplicated way to get financial assistance for their education. The scholarship is available year-round, with recurring monthly deadlines, so applicants can enter at any time that suits them. The winner will be chosen through a random drawing, and the scholarship funds will be provided directly to the recipient. This makes the scholarship accessible to students from a variety of academic, personal, and financial backgrounds. Sallie Mae offers this monthly no-essay scholarship to help students, parents of students or prospective college students pay for higher education. You just complete a short entry form — no essay required.
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