Scholarships with May 2016 deadlines

Scholarships with May 2016 deadlines | Over 100 scholarships and contests with May 2016 deadlines | JLV College Counseling Blog

DeZao Legal Scholarship Award
Sponsor: James C. DeZao, P.A.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to first year law students who are U.S. citizens or authorized to work in the U.S. Applicant must have written an article which has been published (in print or digital media).

Disaster Preparation Scholarship
Sponsor: ServiceMaster By Glenn’s
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to high school or college students with plans to attend a Florida trade school or university. Applicant must submit a video on a subject related to preparing for a hurricane.

DutchCrafters Heritage Scholarship
Sponsor: DutchCrafters
Amount: $500
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited four-year undergraduate institution located in the United States. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or maintain legal residency in the United States and have a 3.0 GPA. Student must submit an essay on how their cultural heritage will shape their vocational aspirations.

Edward Tayter Outstanding Citizen Scholarship
Sponsor: Edward Tayter
Amount: $500
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently or planning to enroll by Fall 2016 into an accredited post-secondary program. Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA and possess a proven commitment to citizenry.

Elk River College Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Elk River Treatment Program
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. undergraduates and graduates majoring in counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, and other related fields.

Engineering Technology Scholarships
Sponsor: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineerings (ASHRAE)
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to full-time students enrolled in an accredited undergraduate engineering or engineering technology program recognized by ASHRAE. There are multiple scholarships available, including scholarships for high school seniors and university-specific scholarships.

EOCS Scholarships
Sponsor: Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting
Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who are registered, active members of a Boy or Girl Scout unit and earned the Eagle Scout Award for boys or Gold Award for girls. Applicant must also be an active member of an Eastern Orthodox Church and have received the Alpha Omega Religious Scout Award.

Evans Law Firm 2016 Legal Scholarship
Sponsor: The Evans Law Firm
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to first year law students who are U.S. citizens or authorized to work in the U.S. Applicant must have written an article which has been published (in print or digital media).

Father Leonard Bachmann Graduate Scholarship
Sponsor: Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA)
Amount: Up to $3,000
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to students of the Catholic faith who have completed undergraduate studies and are enrolled in a graduate program at a college or university.

Guajardo & Marks Law School Scholarship
Sponsor: Guajardo & Marks LLP
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to first year law students who are U.S. citizens or authorized to work in the U.S. Applicant must have written an article which has been published (in print or digital media).

H&P Veterans Helping Veterans Scholarships
Sponsor: Hill & Ponton
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to veterans of the armed forces.

Hard of Hearing or Deaf Scholarship
Sponsor: Sertoma
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students with a minimum 40db bilateral hearing loss, as evidenced on audiogram by an SRT of 40db or greater in both ears. Applicant must be pursing a bachelor’s degree on a full-time basis at a college or university in the United States.

Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship
Sponsor: NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.
Amount: $2,000 per year for four years
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors or college freshman who are enrolled, or plan to enroll, full-time at a four-year college or university. Applicant must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, financial need, and a commitment to public service.

IAPMO Scholarship Essay Contest
Sponsor: International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)
Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to current high school seniors or current college students enrolled full-time in an accredited technical school, community college, trade school, or four-year college or university. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related IAPMO.

John Lepping Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Lep Foundation for Youth Education
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to disabled youth, including but not limited to physical disabilities (spinal cord injury, loss of limb, birth defects, etc.) and psychological handicaps (autism, post-traumatic stress, etc.). Applicant must reside in New York, New Jersey or Pennsylvania.

Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association Scholarship
Sponsor: Joseph A Holmes Safety Association
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students who will be pursuing careers in the mining industry, safety, and health-related fields.

JWV National Youth Achievement Grant Program
Sponsor: Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America
Amount: Up to $1,500
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Grant program is open to high school seniors who are direct descendants (children, grandchildren and great grand-children) of members in good standing.

Kaplan Lawyers PC Legal Scholarship
Sponsor: Kaplan Lawyers PC
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to first year law students who are U.S. citizens or authorized to work in the U.S. Applicant must have written an article which has been published (in print or digital media).

Kaplun Marx Scholarship
Sponsor: Kaplun Marx
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to current or aspiring college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a law that could make the USA a safer place.

Kerri Castellini Women’s Leadership Scholarship
Sponsor: Trusts & Estates Practice Group
Amount: $500
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to female and female-identifying students who are (or will be during the upcoming fall term) pursuing a post-secondary education. Applicant must exhibit strong leadership skills.

Law Offices of Rick H. Merrill Scholarship
Sponsor: Law Offices of Rick H. Merrill
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate or graduate students. Applicant must submit a digital photo (or photos) and short description that describes your life’s dream.

Law School Scholarship
Sponsor: Louthian Law Firm
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to first year law students who are U.S. citizens or authorized to work in the U.S. Applicant must have written an article which has been published (in print or digital media).

Legal Entrepreneurship Scholarships
Sponsor: Rocket Lawyer
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description:  Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who will attend an accredited college full-time in Fall 2016. There is an essay and design scholarship contest.

Legal Scholarship Award
Sponsor: Bunch & Brock
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens or applicants authorized to work in the U.S. who will be commencing law school in August 2016.

Liberty in Action Essay Contest
Sponsor: Institute for Justice
Amount: $500
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description:  Scholarship is open to high school students in the state of Florida. Applicant must write an essay on a topic related to occupational licenses in the state.

Linda May Properties National Scholarship
Sponsor: Linda May
Amount: $500
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students with GPAs of at least 3.0. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to real estate.

Mann Law Firm Legal Scholarship
Sponsor: Mann Law Firm
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to first year law students who are U.S. citizens or authorized to work in the U.S. Applicant must have written an article which has been published (in print or digital media).

Manning an Zimmerman Scholarship
Sponsor: Manning & Zimmerman
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in high school or college and plan to pursue any type of post-secondary degree. Applicant must submit a one-to-two minute video discussion on why the 7th amendment matters to the Constitution and our justice system.

MG James Ursano Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Army Emergency Relief (AER)
Amount: Up to $3,300
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to students under the age of 23 who are dependents of a Soldier on federal active duty, a retired Soldier, or a deceased active or deceased retired Soldier.

Michael Kiely Strong Roots Scholarship and Essay Contest
Sponsor: Michael Kiely, Richmond Criminal Lawyer
Amount: $500
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled (or planning to enroll) in an accredited post-secondary program. Applicant must possess an interest in community building.

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