*This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info.
*This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info.
May Scholarships: 43+ to Help Students Pay for College
- By
Charlie
Important Due Dates for May College Scholarships
May signals the end of Spring and transitions us to warmer weather. Applying for scholarships due this month can leave you with more free time in the summer.
Even if you aren’t taking any summer classes, fall will be here before you know it!
So:
In this post you’ll find a list of May scholarships with 2021 deadlines.
Skip to Section
- Deadlines in Early May (1st – 14th)
- Deadlines in Mid May (15th – 19th)
- Deadlines in Late May (20th – 31st)
43+ May Scholarships
⟶ Related: 37 College Scholarships Due in April
Carrington-Philbert Scholarship Program
Eligibility: Applicant must be African-American and plan to attend a U.S. two-year community college or four-year college.
Submit: 250 – 500 word essay, 1 letter of recommendation from a teacher/principal/counselor, a copy of your high school transcript, and headshot photo.
American Floral Endowment Scholarships
Eligibility: Must be a CITIZEN OR RESIDENT OF THE U.S. OR CANADA, or be enrolled in an accredited educational institution in the U.S. or Canada, and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Open to undergraduate sophomore through graduate level college students pursuing degrees in floriculture and horticultural fields.
24 scholarships available! Each has varying requirements.
Submit: Varies, but generally – a completed online application, personal statement, transcripts, letter of recommendation, and a self photo.
Dr. Harold Kerzner Scholarship Fund
Eligibility: Open to all students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in project management or related fields of study from accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities.
Submit: An online application, 200 – 500 word essay, resume/cv, transcripts, and 2 reference letters.
Ivey Engineering Bi-annual Scholarship Essay Contest
Eligibility: Must be a current high school senior; or be transitioning from high school to a college or university; or be already enrolled as an undergraduate in a college or university inside the United States or Canada.
Submit: 800 – 100 word essay and a headshot photo of yourself.
WOCN Foundation Scholarship Program
Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted into a WOC Nursing Education Program (WOCNEP) Accredited by the WOCN Society; and must be seeking education in wound, ostomy and continence nursing care.
Submit: Online application.
AGL Over the Rainbow Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to graduating high school seniors who will entering college to study Fine & Performing Arts.
Submit: Short video (3 minutes) or sample of your highlighted performances or artwork, resume of your musical, theatre, art, or chorus background, up to 3 letters of reference, and a copy of the acceptance letter from the college you will be attending in the fall.
Ashoori Law Good Deeds Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be enrolled or accepted in an accredited U.S. undergraduate or graduate program with a GPA of 3.0+ and have performed an act of kindness for another person.
Submit: 750 – 1000 word essay.
Rise Financial Progress Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents that are full-time or part-time university students; or enrolled to start at an eligible career school, college or university next term. Must also have a GPA of at least 2.0.
Submit: 750 word essay.
Countdown to College Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to any college-bound teen in grades 9th-12th.
Submit: A short online form.
CGCS-Bernard Harris Scholarship
Eligibility: Applicants must be an African American or Hispanic student, have a minimum 3.0 unweighted grade point average, have been accepted as a full-time student at a four-year institution of higher education, and pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
Submit: Online application.
Brower Youth Awards Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to youth environmental change leaders ages 13 to 22 (as of May 14, 2021) living in North America (including Mexico, Canada, some Caribbean Islands) and US “Territories”.
Submit: An online application and a photograph of yourself.
EFWA Postgraduate Scholarships
Eligibility: Open to women who are pursuing a PhD degree in accounting.
Submit: Online application.
Liz’s Bee Kind Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a high school or undergraduate student.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay about a time when someone was kind to you and it meant a lot to you at that time.
Aging Matters Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be an existing college student or incoming freshman (to be enrolled in the Fall of 2021 in good academic standing) and attending any 2 year or 4 year accredited college or university as a full-time student.
Submit: 1000 word essay on why aging matters to the applicant.
OptimizeMyFirm Law Firm Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors who have a 3.0 GPA or higher who have a physical disability. Must be planning on attending an accredited United States college or university in 2021.
Submit: 250 word essay.
Undiscovered Brilliance Scholarship for African-Americans
Eligibility: Open to any Black student at any level of education or field of study.
Submit: 500 – 1000 word essay on yourself, your story, and your ambitions.
Hsiao Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be pursuing a graduate degree in the social sciences (economics preferred but not required). Minimum GPA: 3.0. Preference for Asian heritage, though not required.
Submit: Completed application by mail, 4 short essays (150 – 500 words each), most recent transcripts (unofficial okay), resume, and 2 letters of recommendation.
Innovation in Education Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to any high school or college student within the U.S. or Canada with a cumulative GPA of 3.0+.
Submit: Online application, letter of recommendation, self-photo, and an essay describing the goal of the particular project and provide supporting documentation (no min or max word/page count).
All-Star College Scholarship
Eligibility: Applicants must have been adopted or exited foster care to permanent guardianship at or after the age of thirteen (13) and be incoming college freshmen under the age of twenty (20). 2.5 GPA or higher.
Submit: Completed application that includes four short answer/essays, 3 letters of recommendation, copy of your Student Aid Report (FAFSA), copy of your adoption or legal guardianship paperwork, most recent high school transcript and a copy of first semester’s grades.
CBSMF Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to graduating high school seniors who have at least 2 years experience as a swim coach. GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Submit: Completed application, 2 reference letters (1 swimming related), copy of SAT/ACT scores, official high school transcript, and proof of acceptance to college.
Black Nurse Magic Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a Black high school graduate or college student, attending or planning to attend Prairie View A&M University or a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) as a nursing major, and have a min. 3.0 GPA.
Submit: 400 – 700 word essay on how you overcome the obstacles between you and your goal.
No Essay ‘You Deserve It’ Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be at least 16 years of age and a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories (except for Rhode Island and Michigan). Additionally, you must either be enrolled now, or will be enrolled within three months of applying for the scholarship, in a qualified high school, college or university within the United States.
Submit: Super short online form.
MyMozaic Monthly Scholarship Contest
Eligibility: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or are lawfully living in the United States and at least 13 years of age on the date of their entry.
Submit: Your email address. Selection is based on the quality of students’ MyMozaic profile.
Federal Resources Warrior’s Legacy Scholarship
Eligibility: Must have a parent/guardian serving in law enforcement, EMS, or the armed forces (i.e. active duty, retired, volunteer, etc.). Open to seniors graduating high school in 2021 or full-time students currently enrolled in an accredited technical school, college, or university in the United States with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Submit: 500+ word essay, copy of transcript, proof confirming attendance at the accredited institution (high school seniors must include verification of enrollment), and documented proof confirming parent and/or guardian’s military, law enforcement, or first responder status.
Favorite Color Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be 13+ and a legal resident of the 50 U.S. or D.C.
Submit: Quick online form and your favorite color.
Leon Bradley Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a minority student in his/her final year of teacher preparations, which includes student teaching.
Submit: Completed online application, copy of your transcript, letter from the Dean of the College of Education or a designated representative and a letter from a character reference.
Nitro College Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, age 17 or older at the time of entry. Must be one of the following; high school senior, current college student, parent of a high school or college student, a student or a parent whose child has graduated from an accredited undergraduate school and who is currently paying back a student or parent loan for his/her/child’s educational expenses for such school.
Submit: A short online application form.
Bubba Wallace Live to Be Different Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to all high school and undergraduate college students.
Submit: 250 – 750 word essay on a time in your life in which you encountered adversity, and how you were able to overcome it.
Golden State Nursing Foundation (GSNF) Scholarships
Eligibility: Applicants must be attending an accredited nursing school program to apply. Includes BSN, MEPN, and advanced degrees (Masters, Doctorate, PhD).
Submit: Online application, personal statement, and 2 letters of recommendation.
CollegeXpress $10,000 Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be 13+; a legal resident of the 50 U.S. or D.C.; and will be entering college and have been accepted as a full-time first-year, transfer, or graduate student for the applicable fall academic term at a participating college or university.
Submit: Short online form.
Full Circle Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to any Native American U.S. citizen that is a member or descendant of a state or federally recognized tribe with at least a 2.0 grade point average, and enrolled as a full-time student.
Submit: Completed online application, tribal affiliation, most recent transcript, and a photo of yourself.
John J. DiPietro COME OUT STRONG Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors who will attend college in 2021 and current undergraduate students in any field of study.
Submit: 200 – 1000 word essay on a role model in your life.
NAAMLP Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and graduate students whose intention is to work as scientists, engineers or technicians in the field of mine land reclamation.
Submit: Completed application, transcripts, and 1 letter of recommendation.
Post-Secondary College Scholarship
Eligibility: Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0+ and be enrolled in one of the following areas of study: Insurance/Compliance/Risk Management, Finance/Accounting/Actuarial Science, Business Information, or Information Technology. Open to full-time students and part-time students who are working.
Submit: Completed online application, transcripts, and 1 letter of recommendation.
Future Leaders in Technology Scholarship – College Award
Eligibility: Open to college and university students pursuing a degree in computer science, electrical engineering or data science. You must also be a member of an underrepresented group, including: Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, American Indian or Native American, LGBTQA+, and Women.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay on area of tech are you interested in studying and why.
Future Leaders in Technology Scholarship – High School Award
Eligibility: Open to high school students who plan to pursue a degree in computer science, electrical engineering or data science. You must also be a member of an underrepresented group, including: Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, American Indian or Native American, LGBTQA+, and Women.
Submit: 200 – 1000 word essay on area of tech are you interested in studying and why.
WomenIn Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to those who identify as women intending to pursue or working as an early professional in a tech career in game development including: art, animation, programming, and engineering.
Must be a full-time undergraduate student or a graduate student attending an accredited college or university during the 2021-22 academic school year OR or working as an early professional (within their first two years in the industry). GPA: 3.3 minimum on a 4.0 scale. Applicants do not need to be a US citizen or permanent resident to apply.
Submit: Online application, 2 page (maximum) personal statement, 2 letters of recommendation, online transcript/proof of enrollment or proof of employment.
AIAS Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to those who intend to pursue a career or working as an early professional in any aspect of game development including but not limited to: art, animation, programming, engineering, game direction, game design, sound design, law, marketing, and business administration.
Must be a full-time undergraduate student or a graduate student attending an accredited college or university during the 2021-22 academic school year OR or working as an early professional (within their first two years in the industry). GPA: 3.3 minimum on a 4.0 scale. Applicants do not need to be a US citizen or permanent resident to apply.
Submit: Online application, 2 page (maximum) personal statement, 2 letters of recommendation, online transcript/proof of enrollment or proof of employment.
Girls for Gaming Scholarship
Eligibility: Applicants must discuss their impact in helping empower and educate girls and young women on the various roles within the gaming industry with the purpose of driving and normalizing gender diversity within gaming. Must also intend to pursue a career or be working as an early professional in any aspect of the business of game development.
Must be a full-time undergraduate student or a graduate student attending an accredited college or university during the 2021-22 academic school year OR or working as an early professional (within their first two years in the industry). GPA: 3.3 minimum on a 4.0 scale. Applicants do not need to be a US citizen or permanent resident to apply.
Submit: Online application, 2 page (maximum) personal statement, 2 letters of recommendation, online transcript/proof of enrollment or proof of employment.
“Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to students at any education level. Students at any education level, school, and field of study will be considered. No GPA requirement.
Submit: N/A
AED Superstore College Scholarship
Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school senior or a student currently enrolled in an accredited university.
Submit: 500 word essay or 3 minute video on raising awareness about sudden cardiac arrest in your community.
Gordon Hay Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a graduating high school senior, college freshman, or college sophomore residing in North Carolina or South Carolina. Must also be preparing to pursue or currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in a nonperformance discipline of theater.
Submit: Completed application, 2 page essay, student aid report, recommendation letter, copy of financial aid award letter(s), and a headshot.
Cappex Easy Money Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, age 13 or older at the time of entry, and and currently planning to enroll in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning (college, university or trade school) located in the United States within four years.
Submit: A quick online form (no essay or minimum GPA requirement).
Laws101.com Scholarship
Eligibility: Applicants must be attending or planning to attend any graduate law school in the United States.
Submit: Completed application, 2000 – 2500 word essay, copy of your acceptance letter, and resume or 1-page biography about yourself.
Concluding thoughts on scholarships in May
That’s what I was able to find for May scholarship opportunities being offered this year.
I sure hope you can find some to apply for and win. Everything little bit helps when you’re paying for college on your own!
Related posts:
- The Best June Scholarships of 2021
- Apply for these 60 no essay scholarships right on your phone!
- Women’s scholarships: 85+ available this year
- 49 scholarships for graduate students
- 25 Extremely Easy Scholarships to Apply for Right Now
Pin it for later 📌:
May Deadline Scholarships 2021
3 comments
Thank you very much for the invitation :). Best wishes.
PS: How are you? I am from France 🙂
You are AMAZING!!! Thank you soooooooo much for you guys’ hard work 🙂
Happy to help, Trinity!