May Scholarships

Introduction to May Scholarships

April showers bring May flowers, and ... May scholarships!

I know the school year is starting to wind down, but there are most definitely still tons of awesome scholarships out there for you to apply for in the month of May.

This post highlights nearly thirty scholarships, open to students of all years, ranging from high school to college to graduate school. Whether you're a STEM student, a poet, a future lawyer, or something else, I guarantee there is at least one great opportunity below for you to apply for!

Without further ado, keep scrolling for Access Scholarships' list of May scholarships - you won't be disappointed!

25+ scholarships to apply for in May

  • Amount: $25,000

    Deadline: May 31

    Eligibility: Open to high school and college students who are US residents. No essay required! 

  • Amount: $2,000

    Deadline: May 31

    Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and undergraduate students in the US.

  • Amount: $2,500

    Deadline: May 31

    Eligibility: This no-essay scholarship is open to all students 13 and older!

  • Amount: $2,500

    Deadline: May 31

    Eligibility: Open to high school juniors and seniors interested in attending a Christian college or university.

  • Amount: Varies, but it's usually between $1,000 and $2,500!

    Deadline: May 31

    Eligibility: Open to high school, college, and graduate students in the US.

  • Amount: $50,000 total ($1,000 x 4 awards per month)

    Deadline: May 31

    Eligibility: Open to students ages 13 and older. All you need to do to apply is create an account.

  • Amount: $2,000 - $4,000

    Deadline: May 1

    Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and undergraduate students pursuing higher education to work in the foodservice and/or hospitality industries. Must be a California resident but can be attending college anywhere in the US.

  • Amount: $2,500

    Deadline: May 1

    Eligibility: Open to student athletes pursuing an undergraduate education who self-identify publicly as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex (LGBTQI), or are demonstrated and committed straight allies.

  • Amount: $2,500

    Deadline: May 1

    Eligibility: Open to high school seniors, along with college freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are US residents. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA.

  • Amount: $1,200

    Deadline: May 1

    Eligibility: Open to students who are either on the path to graduating from or have graduated from a Washington state high school, OR currently attending a public or private college in Washington state. You do not need to identify as a student of color to apply. 

  • Amount: $1,000 - $5,000

    Deadline: May 1

    Eligibility: Open to high school seniors or students who are currently enrolled in a printing or graphics program at a technical school, community college or university within the United States. Scholarships also available for part-time and graduate students.

  • Amount: $2,500

    Deadline: May 1

    Eligibility: Open to undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled in, or will be transferring to, a four-year program in criminal justice, social sciences, public administration, chemistry, physics, computer science, or related studies. Minimum 3.0 GPA.

  • Amount: $2,000

    Deadline: May 11

    Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and college students of Asian American descent living in the Greater Philadelphia area. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA.

  • Amount: Up to $10,000

    Deadline: May 15

    Eligibility: Multiple scholarships open to students interested in culinary arts and hospitality - see the scholarship page for more details!

  • Amount: $5,000

    Deadline: May 15

    Eligibility: Open to female students pursuing PhD degrees in accounting.

  • Amount: $1,000

    Deadline: May 15

    Eligibility: Open to current high school seniors in Georgia, planning to attend two-year and four-year colleges/universities in the US.

  • Amount: $4,000 each

    Deadline: May 17

    Eligibility:The program awards three annual scholarships. These scholarships are given as financial assistance to students of merit who intend to pursue careers in moving image archiving.

  • Amount: $3,000

    Deadline: May 21

    Eligibility: Open to Black male students who are members of the NAACP who are currently enrolled full-time or accepted to an accredited college or university in the U.S. Must have demonstrated financial need.

  • Amount: Varies, up to $10,000

    Deadline: May 30

    Eligibility: Open to underrepresented students with outstanding achievement and the drive to pursue higher education in select fields. Applicants must be minority high school/college students who reside and study in the United States and come from low-income households and have graduated high school with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

  • Amount: $1,500

    Deadline: May 31

    Eligibility: Open to Asian American college seniors and graduate students who have exhibited exemplary leadership, vision, and passion that is blazing a trail for others to follow and changing lives in the Asian American community. Minimum 3.5 GPA.

  • Amount: $5,000

    Deadline: May 31

    Eligibility: Open to students pursuing careers in the AEC Industry (architecture, engineering, construction, etc.), who have demonstrated a measurable level of involvement/ service to the Asian-Pacific Islander community, and are student members of AAa/e. International students are welcome to apply!

  • Amount: $2,500

    Deadline: May 31

    Eligibility: Open to self-identified LGBTQ+ members enrolled in a teacher/counseling credential or graduate program who are pursuing a career in public education.

  • Amount: $10,000

    Deadline: May 31

    Eligibility: Open to students pursuing law degrees attending one of the California schools listed on the scholarship page.

  • Amount: Varies

    Deadline: May 31

    Eligibility: Open to full-time college students (who have completed at least one semester) pursuing degrees in information technology. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA.

  • Amount: $2,500

    Deadline: May 31

    Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and graduate students who are 21 years of age or older. Can be pursuing any major, but must have at least a 3.0 GPA. International students are welcome to apply!.

  • Amount: Varies, up to $20,000

    Deadline: May 31

    Eligibility: Open to current dental students (D1, D2 or D3) who are members of the SNDA.

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