Top 345 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

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 Previously unpublished articles are also eligible.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

Are you a high school upperclassman or college freshman with passion and career interests in the environmental sciences? If so, consider applying for the RTK Scholars Program! The scholarship is sponsored by RTK Environmental Group, a trusted leader in unbiased environmental testing and inspection for mold, lead, asbestos, indoor air quality and VOCs, water, soil, and radon. In order to apply, students must provide an original 500-600 word essay discussing their interests in environmental sciences and how they expect to contribute to advancements in the field following graduation. The top applicant will receive a $1,500 award.  If you’re a high school upperclassman or college freshman with career interests in environmental science, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Discover the White Earth Scholarship Program! With 5 diverse scholarship opportunities, including the In-State and Out-of-State Undergraduate, Graduate, Graduation Incentive, and Minnesota Indian Scholarship Programs, there's something for everyone. Eligible applicants must be enrolled members of the MCT White Earth Band, apply 8-12 weeks prior to classes starting, and be in good academic standing without prior student loan default. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Susie and Bruce Usrey Education Scholarship applicants must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate landscape horticulture program or related discipline at a two- or four-year institution. Students in vocational agriculture programs will also be considered and have a minimum grade point average overall of 2.25 based on a scale of 4.0, and a minimum GPA of 2.7 on a scale of 4.0 in their major. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to work within the industry (including nursery operation, landscape architecture/design/construction/maintenance, interiorscape, horticultural distribution, or retail garden center) following graduation. To apply, students must submit a personal essay, a resume, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Looking to pursue a career in aerospace or technology? The NASA Maryland Space Grant Consortium Scholarships are here to support you! These scholarships are available to full-time students at MDSGC affiliate institutions who need financial assistance. If you're studying math, science, engineering, or technology, and want to work towards a NASA-relevant career, this scholarship is for you. Affiliated institutions include Johns Hopkins University, Morgan State University, Towson University, and more. Awards are renewable from semester to semester, but certain affiliate institutions may require reapplication between academic years. Don't miss out on this opportunity to achieve your dreams! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Drone Pilot Ground School's Drone Technology College Scholarship is an opportunity for college students and high school seniors to showcase their passion for advancing the drone industry. Applicants must submit two essays, with one about their background, and the other about how drones can be used to positively change the world. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply and take your interest in drone technology to new heights! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current post-secondary student majoring in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) subject? If so, the Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each month, from October 2023 to October 2024, the scholarship awards $200 to the applicant who submits the best 400-600-word essay answering the prompt of the month. Essays will be evaluated based on their content, creativity, and grammar and style. If you're a college student pursuing a STEM degree, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Full Circle & Tribal College Scholarships are funded by the American Indian College Fund, an organization that invests in Native students and tribal college education to transform lives and communities. Each year, their Full Circle & Tribal College Scholarships award up to $18,000 to multiple Native American U.S. citizens who are members of federally recognized tribes and are full-time postsecondary students. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less