May can feel like a sprint to the finish line. Finals, graduations, celebrations, move-outs, summer plans, and anticipation for what’s next make this one of the busiest times of year for students and families. With so much going on, it’s tempting to put everything else on pause until summer, but May still brings a strong wave of scholarship opportunities.
Below is a curated list of scholarships with May deadlines open to a wide range of students.
Kaufman & Stigger, PLLC, Alberta C. Kaufman Scholarship:
Scholarship Details: Essay
Deadline: May 10
Award Amount: $1,000, 2 Awards
Eligibility Snapshot: Available to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicants must plan to pursue a post secondary degree after high school graduation.
ScienceSaves Scholarship:
Scholarship Details: Video
Deadline: May 11
Award Amount: $250 – $10,000, 5 Awards
Eligibility Snapshot: For College-Bound High School Seniors
Mikey Taylor Memorial Scholarship:
Scholarship Details: Essay
Deadline: May 11
Award Amount: $500
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to first-generation high school and undergraduate students who have overcome mental health challenges.
Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship:
Scholarship Details: Essay
Deadline: May 13
Award Amount: $1,000, 5 Awards
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to U.S. citizens who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university (continuing through Fall 2026), or high school seniors starting college in Spring or Fall 2026.
CareerFitTest.com’s Annual $500 Scholarship:
Scholarship Details: Essay, References, Transcript
Deadline: May 15
Award Amount: $500
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to an undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates a passion for their field of study and a clear vision for their future career.
The Andrea R. Lacy “Grit Award” Scholarship:
Scholarship Details: Essay, Community Service, References, Financial Need
Deadline: May 27
Award Amount: $500
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to high school seniors who have shown tenacity in overcoming challenges, and who now wish to build on their success by pursuing higher education or vocational training.
Jenner Law, PC Make a Difference Scholarship:
Scholarship Details: Essay, Transcript
Deadline: May 30
Award Amount: $2,500, 2 Awards
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to an outstanding undergraduate student and one to a graduate student who exemplify academic excellence, a proven commitment to social justice, and a clear vision of how his or her education will create meaningful change in the world.
Altruism + All Good Deeds Scholarship:
Scholarship Details: Essay, Transcript, Community Service
Deadline: May 31
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Applicants must be currently enrolled or plan to be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university. Applicants may be a high school junior or senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student.
C.I.P. Scholarship:
Scholarship Details: Essay
Deadline: May 31
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to students age 17 and older who are currently in college or plan to start college within the next 12 months.
The 2026 There’s Space For Everyone Scholarship:
Scholarship Details: Essay
Deadline: May 31
Award Amount: $3,000, 8 Awards
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to any full-time student attending an accredited college or university in the U.S., and to employees or immediate family members of Extra Space Storage. Must be enrolled full-time for Fall 2026, at least 16 years old, and a legal U.S. resident.
Amy G Injury Firm Access To Education Sholarship:
Scholarship Details: Essay, Transcript, Resume
Deadline: May 31
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to students presently enrolled in any course of study at an accredited degree program in the United States, whether a vocational program, community college, junior college, undergraduate, or graduate school. GED holders and soon-to-be high school graduates attending a college-level study program are also eligible for the award.
The AW Bridal Scholarship:
Scholarship Details: Essay
Deadline: May 31
Award Amount: $500
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to high school seniors, graduates or current college undergraduates who have a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
Stuck At Prom: Duct Tape Attire Scholarships:
Scholarship Details: Create and wear your original promwear using Duck® Brand Duct Tape and/or Duck® Brand Crafting Tape, submit photo
Deadline: June 3
Award Amount: $250 – $10,000, several awards given
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to students enrolled in a high school or home school association at the high-school level during the 2025-2026 school year.
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