May Scholarships

#LiveLikeLyly Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Against the Grain Productions
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
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.

$2,000 “No Essay” College Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
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.

1Dental Scholarship
Sponsor: 1Dental.com
Amount: $500
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and college students. Applicant must submit a short online survey.

A Voice for Animals Contest
Sponsor: Humane Education Network
Amount: Up to $500
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Contest is open to students between the ages of 14 and 18 years of age. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to animals.

AAIA Scholarships
Sponsor: Association of American Indian Affairs
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
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.

AAJA/ Getty Images Inclusion Scholarship
Sponsor: Asian American Journalists Association | Getty Images
Amount: $10,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students attending accredited colleges or universities in the United States. Candidates will be judged on the strength of their photographic portfolios, academic performance, and demonstrated commitment to the field of visual journalism.

Achieve Atlanta Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Amount: Up to $5,000 per year (renewable for up to four years)
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who attend an Atlanta Public School and can demonstrate financial need.

Adults with Autism Scholarship
Sponsor: Autism Delaware
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: ~~April 29, 2022~~ – extended to May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to Delaware resident students with autism spectrum disorder who have completed high school or earned a GED and possess the capacity to complete a post-secondary program. Applicant must have been accepted into a post-secondary program.

AEL Collegiate Essay Contest
Sponsor: Americanism Educational Leaders and Pepperdine University Libraries
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate college students who are U.S. citizens. Applicant must submit an essay on the following prompt: In what some would characterize as an era of political correctness, groupthink, and cancel culture, what are some viable options for promoting viewpoint and ideological diversity on our college campuses?

AFCCE Scholarships
Sponsor: Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
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
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
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.

AISES 3M Scholarship
Sponsor: American Indian Science and Engineering Society | 3M
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to Native American undergraduate students for the 2022-2023 academic year who will be studying any STEM degree.

AISES A. T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students who are Native American, Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian. Applicant must be pursuing a degree in Mathematics, Medical Science, Physical Sciences, Technology, Science, Engineering, or Natural Resources.

AISES Aristocrat-VGT Scholarship
Sponsor: American Indian Science and Engineering Society | VGT
Amount: UP to $5,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to Native American undergraduate and graduate students who are studying in a field related to casino gaming (software development, technology, supply chain, etc.)

AISES Chevron Scholarship
Sponsor: American Indian Science and Engineering Society | Chevron
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to Native American undergraduate and graduate students who are studying Computer Science or IT, Earth Science, Engineering, Health Environment and Safety, or Naval Architecture.

AISES Intel Growing The Legacy Scholarship Program
Sponsor: American Indian Science and Engineering Society | Intel
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to Native American undergraduate and graduate students who are studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

American Atheists Scholarships
Sponsor: American Atheists
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarships are open to incoming and current college students in the United States who have at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicant does not need to be U.S. citizen, but must attend a U.S. based institution. Applicant must demonstrate atheist activism in their communities and schools. In addition to the general scholarships, there is a scholarship open specifically to a member of the LGBT community.

Ampronix College Scholarship
Sponsor: Ampronix
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to residents of the United States who are enrolled as an undergraduate at a college and have performed at least 20 hours of community service in the last year.

APWU Scholarships
Sponsor: American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarships are open to high school seniors who are children or grandchildren (including stepchildren or legally adopted children) of an active member, Retirees Department member, or deceased member of the American Postal Workers Union.

Artistic Scholarship
Sponsor: Against the Grain Productions
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to Asian American high school seniors and current college students who are/will be pursuing a major in the visual/performing arts (film, theatre, fashion, photography, graphic design, dance, music, journalism, mass communications, etc.). Applicant must be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the U.S. and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Aurie J. Gosnell Scholarship
Sponsor: National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc.
Amount: Up to $1,250
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students pursing a license in cosmetology or barbering.

Autism Teacher Certification Scholarship
Sponsor: Autism Delaware
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: ~~April 29, 2022~~ – extended to May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to any current educator in a state of Delaware public or charter school who is currently working with students with autism spectrum disorder in an educational environment.

Burlington North Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: American Indian Science and Engineering Society | Burlington North Santa Fe Foundation
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to Native American, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians who are graduating high school seniors and live in a state serviced by BNSF (Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, and Washington). Applicant must be planning to study Business, Finance, Mathematics, Natural/Physical Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Education, Medicine, or Health Administration.

C.I.P. Scholarship
Sponsor: College is Power
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students age 17 years of age and older who plan to start a program of higher education within the next 12 months or who are currently enrolled in a program of higher education. Applicant must submit an online form and a short essay on their primary goal for going to school.

Cappex Easy College Money Scholarship
Sponsor: Cappex
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to high school and college students in the United States who are/will be enrolled in college within the next 12 months. Applicant must create a Cappex profile (if they don’t have one already), share about their extracurricular, leadership, and volunteer activities, and then search Cappex for scholarships.

Christian Connector Scholarship
Sponsor: Christian Connector
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students with plans to enroll for the first time as a full-time student at a Christ-centered Christian college or Bible college within 16 months.

Courage to Grow Scholarship
Sponsor: Courage To Grow
Amount: $500
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to juniors and seniors in high school and college students with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicant must explain in 250 words or less why they believe they should be awarded the scholarship.

Discover Student Loans Scholarship
Sponsor: Discover Financial Services
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduate students who are 16 years of age or older. Applicant must sign up to receive helpful tips on planning and paying for college and they will be automatically entered into the sweepstakes.

DOH Scholarships
Sponsor: West Virginia Department of Transportation
Amount: Up to $12,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to West Virginia residents who will be entering their junior year of college or second year of law school. Applicant must be enrolled in a Civil Engineering, General Engineering, Computer Sciences, or Accounting baccalaureate degree or Juris Doctorate degree at a state accredited college or university. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA.

Dr. Evan H. and Mary Goold Appelman Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to Black/African American graduating high school seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA.

Encore Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Encore Protection
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently attending or have been accepted to an accredited college or university. Applicant must be the victim of a drunk driving accident or the child, dependent or spouse of a victim of a drunk driving accident.

Evelyn Paige Parker Scholarship
Sponsor: Poise Foundation
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students who are currently enrolled in a nursing program (ADN, BSN, Diploma, Graduate or Advanced Practice Nursing education) and who live in the Pittsburgh area.

Fadel Educational Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Fadel Educational Foundation
Amount: Up to $3,500
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students are who Muslim and U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Fifth Month Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students 14 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who are currently enrolled (or will enroll in the future) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant must “write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important.”

Fishing Heritage Scholarship
Sponsor: Central Coast Women for Fisheries, Inc.
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to descendants of a licensed California commercial fisherman, descendants of the current spouse of a licensed California commercial fisherman, or holder of a valid California commercial fishing license or worked on a vessel licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game for at least the past five years. San Luis Obispo County qualified applicants will have priority of the available scholarship funds.

Follansbee-Hansen Scholarship
Sponsor: PFLAG Sacramento
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and college freshman from the Sacramento area who self-identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning or intersex.

Foundation for College Christian Leaders
Sponsor: The Foundation for College Christian Leaders
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate Christian students attending college in California, Oregon, or Washington. Applicant must have a Christian testimony and verifiable Christian leadership.

Full Circle Scholarship
Sponsor: American Indian College Fund
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarships are open to any post-secondary (after high school) student who is an enrolled member of a U.S. Federal or state Recognized Tribe or who can prove being a descendant of an enrolled parent or grandparent. Recipients must be enrolled full-time in an accredited tribal, public or private (non-profit) institution.

Groundbreaker Leadership Scholarship
Sponsor: Against the Grain Productions
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to Asian American high school seniors and current college students who are citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of the U.S. and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must have demonstrated visionary leadership abilities through innovative means.

HFA Educational Scholarships
Sponsor: Hemophilia Federation of America
Amount: Up to $4,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarships are open to students with a bleeding disorder or closely related to someone with a bleeding disorder (parent/sibling/child) and seeking a post-secondary education from a college, university or trade school. Most scholarships are open to students of all majors, but there is one scholarship open to students pursing a degree in the medical/healthcare services field.

High School Essay Contest
Sponsor: HazingPrevention.org
Amount: Up to $500
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Competition is open to high school students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given theme related to hazing.

HSVMA Compassionate Care Veterinary Student Scholarships
Sponsor: Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association
Amount: Up to $3,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2022
Description: Scholarships are open to students who are currently in their first, second, or third years at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school in the U.S., Canada, Caribbean, or UK.