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Scholarships with May Deadlines

Scholarships with May Deadlines

Scholarships with May Deadlines

Published April 14, 2020 | Last Updated March 24th, 2025 at 01:56 pm

Scholarships with May Deadlines

 

All-Star College Scholarship

Amount: Up to $10,000

Apply by: May 1, 2025

Description: Open to children adopted at or after the age of 13 to provide increased opportunities for advanced education.

Sponsor: UMPS Care Charities

Future Designer Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Apply by:  May 1, 2025

Description: Open to U.S. residents who are 17 years of age or older and who are enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution. Applicant must submit an original artwork or photograph for use on a greeting card.

Sponsor: CardsDirect

Prospective 7-12 Secondary Teacher Coursework Scholarships

Amount: Up to $7,000

Apply by: May 1, 2025

Description: Scholarship is open to students who are preparing for teaching secondary school mathematics. Applicant must submit a written proposal that includes evidence of their past academic achievement in a college or university and their commitment to teaching.

Sponsor: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Rover Scholarship

Amount: $2,500

Apply by: May 1, 2025

Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. residents who are graduating high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to technology.

Sponsor: Rover

Wealth By Health Scholarship

Amount: $2,000

Apply by: May 16, 2025

Description: Open to all high school seniors who complete the application, include a transcript and a letter of recommendation, and create a one-minute video answering the question, “How would you value yourself?”

Sponsor: WealthByHealth.org

Race for Education Scholarship

Amount: Up to $5,000

Apply by: May 2, 2025

Description: Scholarship is open to students pursuing a field of study within the equine, animal science or agricultural industry or whose family is employed in the equine industry. Applicant must be under 24 years old  and have at least a 2.85 GPA

Sponsor: The Race for Education

Salix Gastrointestinal Health Scholars Award

Amount: Up to $10,000

Apply by: May 5, 2025

Description: Awards will be given to 10 outstanding students living with gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and disorders who are pursuing their higher education goals.

Sponsor: Salix Pharmaceuticals

AGL Over the Rainbow Scholarship

Amount:$1,000

Apply by: May 1, 2025

Description: Open to graduating high school seniors who will be entering college to study Fine & Performing Arts.

Sponsor: AGLFoundation.org

Families of Freedom Scholarship

Amount: $5,000

Apply by: May 16, 2025

Description: Open to dependent children, spouses, or domestic partners of 9/11 victims, including airplane crew and passengers; World Trade Center and Pentagon workers and visitors; and relief workers and visitors; and relief workers, including firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and law enforcement personnel, that were involved in the rescue efforts. Applicant must be an incoming or current college student.

Sponsor: Firefighters First Credit Union

Hsiao Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Apply by: : May 2, 2025

Description: Scholarship is open to graduate students attending a U.S.-based college or university in 2024-2025 with preference given to research/study topics that benefit those in social/economic need, especially Asian and Asian American communities. Preference for Asian heritage, but it is not required.

Sponsor: Asian Pacific Fund

Andrea R. Lacy “Grit Award” Scholarship

Amount: Up to three awards of $500

Apply by: May 27, 2025

Description: Open to all high school seniors who complete the application, including a letter of recommendation and community service records, and write a 500-word essay describing your grit story.

Sponsor: Luvsbrownies.com

Ken Johnson Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $8,000

Apply by: May 31, 2024

Description: Scholarship is open to all graduating high school students seeking a degree in aviation.

Sponsor: Chicago Area Business Aviation Association

AFCCE Scholarships

Amount: Up to $2,500

Apply By:  May 31, 2025

Description: Open to college students enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university with a major in engineering or science and related to the telecommunications field.

Sponsor: Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers

Full Circle Scholarship

Amount: Varies, but usually between $2,000 and $3,000

Apply By: May 31, 2025

Description: Open to full-time students registered as an enrolled member of a federal or state-recognized tribe, or a descendant of at least one grandparent or parent who is an enrolled tribal member.

Sponsor: Collegefund.org

Don’t Text & Drive Scholarship

Amount: $500

Apply by: May 31, 2025

Description: The scholarship is open to students 24 years of age or younger who are currently admitted or enrolled in a four-year college/university or graduate school. Applicant must submit an essay on texting and driving.

Sponsor: Law Offices of Matthew J. Quinlan

There’s Space for Everyone Scholarship

Amount: $3,000 each to eight winners

Apply by: May 31, 2025

Description: Open to students who write between 500 and 800 words on how they have exhibited a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, or social justice and how their education will help them continue this commitment during college and beyond.

Sponsor: Extra Space Storage

We the Future Contest

Amount: Varied based on class standing

Apply by:  May 31, 2025 

Description: The contest is open to K-12 students, college students, law school students, graduate school students, adults 25 years of age and older, and seniors 65 years of age and older. The contest is about the U.S. Constitution. Requirements vary for each age group, so visit the website for details..

Sponsor: Constituting America

Women In Scholarship

Amount: $2,500

Apply by: May 31, 2025

Description: Open to women students pursuing game development or the business of interactive entertainment.

Sponsor: AIAS Foundation

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