No Essay Scholarships 2017

Not all scholarships are awarded to the best writers with the strongest essays. So whether you're too busy writing other essays for school or simply not the best at literary composition, there are scholarship providers that dole out funds for unique hobbies or skill sets; or even for simply entering a contest. Check out these no-essay (or essay-alternative) awards for a chance to fund your college education::

1. Niche's $2,000 "No Essay" College Scholarship

   Deadline: January 31
   Maximum Award: $2,000
   

2. Scholarships.com's Register & Win $500 Scholarship

   Deadline: January 31
   Maximum Award: $500
   

3. BMI Student Composer Awards

   Deadline: February 1
   Maximum Award: $20,000
   

4. John Lennon Scholarships

   Deadline: February 1
   Maximum Award: $20,000
   

5. Courageous Persuaders Video Scholarship Competition

   Deadline: February 9
   Maximum Award: $3,000
   

6. The "Tell A Friend Scholarship" Sweepstakes

   Deadline: March 31
   Maximum Award: $1,000
   

7. Microsoft Imagine Cup code.FTW! Global Competition

   Deadline: July 31
   Maximum Award: $100,000
   

8. Microsoft Imagine Cup Hello Cloud Online Contest

   Deadline: Varies
   Maximum Award: $1,000