There are thousands of scholarships out there. Below you will find many scholarships. My goal is to share all types of scholarships every Saturday.

Don’t wait! Apply for these scholarships today. And, if you missed the last Scholarship Saturday, check it out. There are scholarships there that are still open. You can also find scholarships on my other scholarship lists, such as scholarships with requirements based on your state, major, grade level, ethnicity, or religion. And lastly, check out my list of scholarships with May deadlines.

Only brief information about each scholarship is listed. Therefore, I encourage you to visit the scholarship websites to get more details about eligibility and requirements. 

Here are 60 scholarships for May 2, 2026.  

˙Got A Spine Scholarship
Sponsor: Arctic Chiropractic Fairbanks
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: May 2, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students who will be attending a college or university no later than October of 2026 in the U.S. or Canada. Applicant must submit an essay answering questions about back pain and problems.

KSCPP’s 18th National Essay Contest
Sponsor: Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project (KSCPP)
Amount: Up to $500
Closing Date: May 3, 2026
Description: Contest is open to students enrolled in home school or a public/private middle or high school within the United States. Applicant read “King Sejong the Great: The Everlasting Light of Korea” (free to download at website) and then write an essay on the reading.

MyImpact Challenge
Sponsor: Bill of Rights Institute
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: May 3, 2026
Description: Contest is open to students in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, American Armed Forces schools abroad, and students in U.S. territories who are in middle or high school and between the ages of 13-19. Student must submit a project report, an essay on how their project aligns with Civic Virtues, and photo/video documentation.

Prospanica Scholarship
Sponsor: Prospanica
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: May 3, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to United States citizens and legal residents who are of Hispanic/Latino heritage. Applicant must have a Prospanica membership and be enrolled or planning to enroll in a Master’s Degree or undergraduate program in an accredited university business school.

ALEC Bright Future Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Abbott Laboratories Employees Credit Union (ALEC)
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: May 4, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to members of the credit union between the ages of 17 and 24 who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. Applicant must be a graduating high school student or a current undergraduate student.

Immigrant Student Scholarship
Sponsor: Law Office of Jae Lee
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 4, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in or accepted for admission to a college, university, or graduate program who is either a first or second generation immigrant living in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay or video sharing their family’s immigration story.

Liz Koch Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: The DALE Foundation
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: May 4, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to aspiring and current dental professionals advance their continuing education and achieve their career goals. The scholarship is open to all dental assistants, DANB certification, and other oral healthcare professionals.

NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
Sponsor: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: May 4, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to student athletes who have achieved in their last year of varsity-level intercollegiate spring athletics at an NCAA school. Applicant must be nominated by the faculty athletic representative or athletic director and be enrolling as a full- or part-time graduate students. Applicant must have a minimum 3.2 GPA.

Rhode Island Latino Dollars for Scholars
Sponsor: Rhode Island Latino Dollars for Scholars
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 4, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to Latino students (at least one parent must be of Latino descent) who are Rhode Island residents and accepted or enrolled at an accredited college or university.

Innovation Scholarship Essay Contest
Sponsor: Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C.
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 5, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current students enrolled in a two-year or four-year undergraduate program at a college, university or technical school in Texas. Applicant must submit a video addressing one of six given topics (leadership, why you deserve the scholarship, your biggest influence or inspiration, innovation, being brave, or a contribution you have made to your community.

ISACA Scholarship Program
Sponsor: ISACA Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 5, 2026
Description: Scholarships are open to students who are members of a historically underrepresented population within the tech place who plan on pursue a career in a cyber-related field.

LMC Scholarship
Sponsor: Local Media Consortium
Amount: $2,500.00
Closing Date: May 5, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who will be pursing a degree in Journalism or Media.

Gantt-McColl Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $30,000 over four years
Closing Date: May 6, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to permanent residents of North Carolina who are graduating high school seniors in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA.

Kieth and Serena Cockrell Scholarship
Sponsor: Kieth and Serena Cockrell
Amount: Up to $30,000 over four years
Closing Date: May 6, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors in Mecklenburg County, Union County, or Cabarrus County, North Carolina who will be attending a four-year college in the fall.

Abbvie CF Scholarship
Sponsor: AbbVie
Amount: $3,000.00
Closing Date: May 7, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students who have been diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis by a physician.

Association of the United States Army Scholarships
Sponsor: Association of the United States Army
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 7, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to enlisted soldiers currently serving in the active Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard of any rank OR honorably discharged enlisted soldiers from any component of the total Army. Applicant must have acceptance at an accredited college or university. There are multiple scholarships – see website for details.

Joe Williams Music Scholarship Program
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $6,000
Closing Date: May 7, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate juniors and seniors who are majoring in a music related discipline and can demonstrate financial need. Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, International or DACA student.

LPA Diversity in Design Scholarship
Sponsor: LPA, Inc.
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: May 7, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors, graduates, and current college undergraduates who live in California or Texas. Applicant must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in one of the following majors associated with the building and design industry: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Architecture/Design, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Science, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related degree.

ICTM Scholarships
Sponsor: Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Amount: $1,500.00
Closing Date: May 8, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to juniors and seniors in an accredited university or college in Illinois during current Spring term with a graduation during May of this year or later. Applicant must be a mathematics education major, or mathematics major with an education minor, or an education major with an official mathematics emphasis.

Race for Education Scholarships
Sponsor: The Race for Education
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: May 8, 2026
Description: Scholarships are open to students pursuing a field of study within the equine, animal science or agricultural industry and/or whose family is employed in the equine industry. Applicant must be 24 years old or younger and have at least a 2.85 GPA. In addition to the general scholarships, there are scholarships open specifically to students in California, Kentucky, New York, and Washington state.

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