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!
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: $1,000
Deadline: May 31
Eligibility: Open to all US students ages 18 and older.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 31
Eligibility: Open to students of all years! Simply set up a profile on Tallo to apply.
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: $3,000
Deadline: May 1
Eligibility: Open to students in North America (including Mexico, Canada, and some Caribbean islands) ages 13-22.
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: $4,000
Deadline: May 1
Eligibility:The program awards three annual scholarships – the Sony Pictures Scholarship, The Rick Chace Foundation Scholarship, and the Universal Studios Preservation Scholarship.These scholarships are given as financial assistance to students of merit who intend to pursue careers in moving image archiving.
Amount: $20,000
Deadline: May 2
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors attending eligible schools in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Must have demonstrated financial need.
Amount: up to $5,000
Deadline: May 3
Eligibility: Open to high school students across the US.
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 16
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and current college students with at least a 3.0 GPA. Must be a US resident or DACA recipient.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 17
Eligibility: Open to current high school seniors in Georgia, planning to attend two-year and four-year colleges/universities in the US.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 19
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: $5,000
Deadline: May 20
Eligibility: Open to all degree-seeking students of all racial identities.
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 ($1,000 - $25,000)
Deadline: May 31
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and current college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Must be a US resident with at least a 2.5 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: $1,500
Deadline: May 31
Eligibility: Open to black high school seniors planning to attend a four-year college or university in the US in the upcoming fall. Must have at least a 2.75 GPA and have demonstrated financial need.
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.
Amount: Varies, up to $10,000
Deadline: May 31
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.