Top 388 May Scholarships in 2024

If you have attained the Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award, then you may be eligible to receive a scholarship from the Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation! This organization is dedicated to supporting college women who want to learn about other cultures through foreign language study and/or study abroad. The foundation offers two types of scholarships for Silver and Gold Award Girl Scouts – the “Scholarship to Study a Foreign Language” and the “Scholarship to Study Abroad”. If you have a background in Girl Scouts and you’re interested in learning about other cultures, you’d be a perfect candidate for this scholarship!Show Less

Are you an academically impressive, current or incoming undergraduate student from Kentucky or Indiana? If so, the Alberta C. Kaufman Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 each to two (2) Kentucky and/or Indiana high school seniors or current college students who hold a minimum 3.0 GPA. To apply, interested students must submit an essay about someone who positively influenced their life and how that will impact their future. This scholarship was established as a tribute to the late mother of Attorney Marshall Kaufman, who encouraged her son to further his education and eventually attend law school. If you're a current or incoming college student who'd like to honor the legacy of Alberta C. Kaufman and receive financial support for your education, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you a U.S. citizen and Montana resident attending an in-state university to study Conservation, Horticulture, Parks or Forestry, Floriculture, Greenhouse Management, Land Management, or related subjects? If so, the Montana Life Members Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,000 to a college sophomore pursuing fields related to conservation, forestry, and/or horticulture. To apply, interested students must submit a transcript, two letters of reference, and a "letter of application" including a short biography and their future plans. If you're a proud Montana resident and nature enthusiast, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Joseph W. Mayo ALS Scholarship is a beacon of hope for those who have been affected by ALS, or have a loved one who has been affected by ALS. It provides financial assistance to the children, stepchildren, grandchildren, spouses, domestic partners, or primary caregivers of people with ALS who are graduates of Maine high schools or GED programs. Applicants must be students who are attending post-secondary educational institutions, including both four-year colleges and two-year associate programs. Applications can be submitted through mail and are awarded annually.Show Less

The David Thelen Award seeks to recognize the most outstanding article on American history written in a language other than English. The winning piece will be published in the Journal, and submissions from January 1st of the year two years prior to the deadline year, to December 31st of the year prior to the deadline year, are eligible. Previously unpublished articles are also eligible. The article should be well-written, carefully argued, and offer a fresh perspective on colonial American and/or U.S. history. The competition is open to various genres of scholarship, including roundtables, keynote addresses, and conference papers. Manuscripts should be written in a language other than English and framed for readers outside the U.S. Don't forget to label your submission as "[Year] David Thelen Award Entry" and submit an electronic version via email, along with a hard copy mailed to the address listed on the scholarship's website. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

The Daniel E. Lambert Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of veterans by providing $500 to two (2) college students residing in Maine who have a parent or grandparent who is a member of the Maine American Legion. Applicants must be attending an accredited college or vocational-technical school and should demonstrate financial need. To be considered for the scholarship, students must submit three letters of recommendation, a letter of endorsement from high school, a 300-word essay, and proof of application, acceptance, or current attendance at an accredited college or vocational school. If you’re a college student from Maine who is the child or grandchild current or deceased member of an American Legion Post in the State of Maine, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more. Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior from Idaho who is a direct descendent of a veteran who served in the United States Armed Forces during (a) April 6, 1917 – Nov. 11, 1918 or (b) December 7, 1941 – present day? If so, consider applying for the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Idaho Traditional Nurses Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to multiple Idaho high school seniors who are aspiring nurses and descend from U.S. Army Veterans who served during the eligible dates. To apply, interested students must submit a letter of application, three letters of recommendation, their high school transcript, their veteran’s certificate of honorable discharge (Form DD-214), and a current financial statement (by completing the FAFSA). If you’re an aspiring nurse from Idaho who is the direct descendant of an honorably discharged veteran, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Daniel E. Lambert Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of veterans by providing $1,000 to two (2) college students residing in Maine whose parents or grandparents are veterans. Applicants must be attending an accredited college or vocational-technical school and should demonstrate financial need. If you're a college student from Maine who is the child or grandchild of a veteran, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a citizen of the U.S. or Canada who is residing in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or New Mexico and is actively pursuing a career in information and records management? If so, the Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,000 to multiple applicants enrolled in a four-year program or Graduate School and $1,000 to applicants enrolled in a two-year program. The number of scholarships awarded per school year will be determined by the Fund Trustees. If you're residing in the Southwest (Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or New Mexico) and are pursuing a degree/career in information and records management, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Native Hawaiian student who has been accepted into a degree-seeking program at Honolulu Community College and demonstrates financial need? If so, consider applying for the Honolulu Community College Hawaiian Tuition Waiver! Each year, the waiver covers up to the cost of full-time (15 credits) resident tuition for the fall and spring semesters for selected recipients. To be considered, interested students must simply submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by May 1st, hold a minimum 2.0 GPA, and have an expected family contribution (EFC) of $3,000 or less. If you're of Native Hawaiian descent and are an incoming or current student at Honolulu Community College, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current college student and member of the 37th DVA in good membership standing, or the direct lineal descendant (to the third generation) of a 37th DVA member? If so, the 37th Division Veterans Association Scholarship Grant Program may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the program awards scholarships to multiple 37th DVA members of their direct lineal descendants who are pursuing a post-secondary education. The purpose of the program is to provide funds from investments that will be used to assist veterans and descendants of veterans of the 37th Infantry Division (37th ID) in obtaining post-high school and advanced education by providing scholarships. If you are a current member of the 37th Division or a descendant of one who will be attending a post-secondary institution, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Asbury Jordan Lodge Scholarship offers financial assistance to graduating high school seniors who are from New Jersey and are descendants of a New Jersey Master Mason. Students seeking a bachelor's degree are welcome to apply. Special consideration is given to students residing in Monmouth County, New Jersey.Show Less

The Sol & Reba Serewitch Scholarship provides financial assistance to New Jersey graduating high school seniors who are descendants of NJ Master Masons. Students seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree are encouraged to apply.Show Less