In the current April 2026 scholarship cycle, “easy” scholarships are those that are easy to get because they don’t require long essays, high GPAs, or complicated letters of recommendation. These scholarships are often called “No-Essay” or “One-Click” scholarships, and they are great for students who need money fast.
1. Best “No-Essay” Scholarships (Due April 2026)
International students can apply for these scholarships, and all they usually need to do is fill out a short form or create a profile.
- $10,000 from Scholarships360 No-Essay Scholarship:
- Due date: April 30, 2026.
- • Requirement: Just make a profile and go in. Anyone in any grade can enter, and it’s one of the biggest “easy” awards this month.
- • Sallie: $2,000 Sweepstakes every month:
- Due date: April 30, 2026 (every month).
- Requirement: A simple sign-up form that doesn’t need an essay or account profiles. High school and college students can join.
- • Niche $2,000 “No-Essay” Scholarship:
- Due date: April 30, 2026.
- Requirement: One of the most well-known “one-click” scholarships. To enter, all you have to do is make a Niche account.
- Appily $1,000 The Easy Money Scholarship:
- Due date: April 30, 2026.
- Requirement: High school and college students can apply. It needs a simple form and is given out once a month.
2. Scholarships for international students with low requirements
These options have simple, merit-based requirements and don’t require a lot of paperwork, so if you want a programme with a higher success rate than a random sweepstakes, they are a good choice.
- The Global Impact Scholarship from Loughborough University:
- You must apply for the programme by April 15, 2026.
- The deadline for the scholarship is May 6, 2026.
- You must have an offer for a Master’s degree. The application process is easier for people who have offers, but they need to have good grades.
- • The Global Futures Scholarship from the University of Manchester (Nigeria):
- Due date: April 23, 2026.
- Requirement: Nigerian students who have an unconditional offer for a Master’s programme are eligible. The “easy” part is that the form is sent directly to eligible offer-holders by email, which makes the search easier.
3. Simple National Scholarships (for people in Nigeria)
For students who are already in Nigeria, local foundations offer “easy” ways to get in based on where they live and go to school.
- The Bet9ja Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship:
- Status: Open for 2026.
- Requirement: Full tuition coverage for Nigerian college students. The requirements are more about your current enrolment at a university and a simple desire to help society than they are about complicated research proposals.
- Interest-Free NELFUND Student Loan:
- Status: The portal is open for 2025 and 2026.
- Requirement: It’s “easy” to get, even though it’s a loan instead of a scholarship. Through a simple online portal, it gives millions of Nigerian students interest-free financial help.
A technical checklist for “easy” apps
Even simple scholarships need Documentary Precision to make sure that the automated systems don’t turn down your application.
- Identity Sync: Make sure that your National Identity Number (NIN) is correct and matches your school ID or passport. A lot of “easy” portals use these numbers to check your eligibility and keep you from entering the same information twice.
- The “One-Click” Profile: Make sure your profile is 100% complete when you use sites like Bold.org or Niche. Your profile data is often used as your “application” for automated “Easy” scholarships, so if you don’t have all the information, you could be disqualified.
- High-Res Verification: Don’t use a low-quality camera if you need to upload a quick picture of your ID or transcript. Make sure the AI-auditor can clearly read your name and credentials by sending a 300dpi scan.
Final thoughts: a strategy for volume
Volume is the key to getting “easy” scholarships. You should try to apply for at least 5 to 10 of these awards every month because they only take a few minutes to fill out. You have a better chance of winning if you keep your National Identity (NIN) data consistent and your profiles up to date.