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 40 scholarships for May 16, 2026.  

Susan H. Reid Scholarship
Sponsor: Debbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 24, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students who have had a parent that has either been diagnosed, treated, or passed away with cancer, OR has a personal cancer history.

NATAS PSW Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: NATAS Pacific Southwest Chapter
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: May 25, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students enrolled in nine units or more and graduate students enrolled in six units or more for the coming Fall or Spring school year. Applicant must be a resident of the Pacific Southwest Chapter Area (San Diego, Las Vegas, Bakersfield, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria or Palm Springs) and intending to pursue a career in television and related fields.

Chicago Housing Authority Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Chicago Housing Authority
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: May 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are current residents in either the Chicago Housing Authority’s Public Housing Program or the Chicago Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher Program.

Christopher Mark Pitkin Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students from Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Ventura, Kern, and Santa Barbara Counties, California. Applicant must have a bleeding disorder or must have an immediate family member with a bleed disorder.

Dr. Earl James Fahringer Performing Arts Scholarship
Sponsor: Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to residents of the following Southern California counties: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Ventura, Kern, Inyo, or Santa Barbara. Applicant must be a person with a bleeding disorder OR have an immediate family member with a bleeding disorder. Applicant must be accepted into an educational/vocational institution and plan to be studying education in the performing arts: music, art, drama, film, or dance.

Irene Adler Prize
Sponsor: Lucas Aykroyd
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: May 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship prize is open to women commencing or continuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degree in journalism, creative writing, or literature at a recognized post-secondary institution in the United States or Canada in 2026-2027.

Kathy Pace Technology Scholarship
Sponsor: Centre Technologies
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: May 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming freshmen and current college students who are pursuing a technology related degree at an accredited college in Texas or Oklahoma.

NEWH | Sunshine Chapter
Sponsor: NEWH: The Hospitality Industry Network – Sunshine Chapter
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students attending an accredited college in Florida (Central – Northern) or Mississippi. Applicant must have completed at least half the requirements for a degree and must be pursuing a career objective in the Hospitality industry (Hotel/Restaurant management, Culinary, Food Service, Architecture, Design, etc.)

Stellantis Scholarship
Sponsor: Stellantis | American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Amount: $20,000.00
Closing Date: May 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students who are Native American, Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian. Applicant must be enrolled full-time and accepted into a college with a Mopar CAP or Mopar CAP Local curriculum. Applicant must be studying Mechanical Engineering, Digital and Information Technology, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing, or Finance.

#LiveLikeLyly Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Against the Grain Productions
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to Asian high school seniors and current college students who are/will be pursuing a major in fashion or graphic design. Applicant must be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the U.S. and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

$1,000 College Survey Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students and alumni who have graduated within the last four years. Applicant must take a short survey on their college.

$1,000 Graduate School Survey Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current graduate students and alumni who have graduated within the last four years. Applicant must take a short survey on their graduate school.

$1,000 Local Survey Sweepstakes
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Sweepstakes is open to all U.S. residents over the age of 18. Applicant must take a short survey on their local area.

$2,000 No Essay Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school, college, and graduate students and those planning to enroll within 12 months. Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States or an international student with a valid visa. Applicant must log in to Niche or create a free account to apply for the scholarship.

$2,000 No Essay Scholarship
Sponsor: SallieMae
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are of the age of majority in the jurisdiction in which they reside and who are students, parents, guidance counselors, or financial aid officers at the time of entry. Applicant must complete an online registration form.

A Better Financial Future Scholarship
Sponsor: Smarter College
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to all residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are age 17 or older at the time of entry.

AAIA Scholarships
Sponsor: Association of American Indian Affairs
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarships are open to undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled members within their respective tribe from continental U.S. tribes or Alaska Native. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA.

Admit It to Quit It: End Distracted Driving Scholarship
Sponsor: Abrahamson & Uiterwyk
Amount: $1,500.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to residents of the United States who are graduating high school seniors or current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to distracted driving.

Advancing Futures Scholarship
Sponsor: National Dental Association
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year dental students in good academic standing at a U.S. dental school accredited by ADA/CODA. Applicant must have evidence of community service and extra-curricular involvement.

AFCCE Scholarships
Sponsor: Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to college students undertaking a full-time undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university with a major in engineering or science and related to the telecommunications field.

AIAS Foundation Scholarships
Sponsor: Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences
Amount: $2,500.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students who intend to pursue a career in any aspect of game development including but not limited to: art, animation, programming, engineering, game direction, game design, sound design, law, marketing, and business marketing.

Click “Next” below for more scholarships.