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College scholarships, with the real odds attached

Every one of these 331 carries the three numbers other lists leave out: how hard it is to win, how many hours the application takes, and what that works out to per hour. All verified against the official page. All free to apply.

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331vetted scholarships
need no essay
187need no essay
no competition
141no competition
states covered
51states covered

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Which of these 331 does your student actually qualify for?

A directory cannot answer that. Solyo maps your student's GPA, state, grade level, intended major and activities against every eligibility rule on this page, drops the hundreds they cannot win, and returns only the scholarships that will move the needle for them, ranked by what each one pays per hour, with the deadlines on their calendar. Thirty seconds, against a weekend of reading rules by hand.

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State Grants & Programs156

State-funded aid where meeting the formula usually means receiving the money.

Merit-Based Scholarships46

Awards that reward grades, test scores, leadership, and academic rigor.

Need-Based Scholarships46

Awards for families demonstrating financial need.

Identity & Background36

Awards for students of specific backgrounds, identities, and life circumstances.

Field of Study16

Awards tied to what your student plans to major in.

Military & Service Families19

Awards for military families, veterans, and national service alumni.

Community Service4

Awards that recognize volunteering and community impact.

Essay Contests8

Awards decided primarily on an original written entry.

Before you start applying

Scholarship details are curated by Solyo and verified against each official scholarship page. Deadlines and requirements can change between cycles, so always confirm on the provider's site before applying.