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.
$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.
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.
Altruism + All Good Deeds Scholarship
Sponsor: National Parent Volunteer Association
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school juniors and seniors, as well as undergraduate and graduate students. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA and have a commitment to volunteering and making a difference in their communities.
AMAC Scholarship Program
Sponsor: The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who are pursing careers in the aviation industry and seeking a BS or BA in Aviation, Business Administration, Accounting, Architecture, Engineering or Finance.
American Indian College Fund Scholarships
Sponsor: American Indian College Fund
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who are 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.
Appily Easy College Money Scholarship
Sponsor: Appily
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who will be attending college in the future. Applicant must create a Appily profile (if they don’t have one already), share about their extracurricular, leadership, and volunteer activities, and then search Appily for scholarships.
APWU Scholarships
Sponsor: American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
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: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
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.
Be Bold No-Essay Scholarship
Sponsor: Bold.org
Amount: $25,000.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students of all education levels, states, fields of study, and GPA. Applicant must create a Bold.org account and create a “bold” profile – bold does not mean “best,” or “most accomplished.” Being bold means being earnest, determined, and moving.
C.I.P. Scholarship
Sponsor: College is Power
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
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.
CABAA Scholarship
Sponsor: Chicago Area Business Aviation Association (CABAA)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are studying aviation. Preference will be given to students from the Chicagoland/Illinois area.
CAPTRUST Scholarship
Sponsor: CAPTRUST
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who at least a 3.7 GPA. Applicant must submit short essay responses sharing information about personal goals, accomplishments, career goals, and community impact.
Catholic College Scholarship
Sponsor: Catholic College Info
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who plan on attending a Catholic college or university.
Christian Connector Scholarship
Sponsor: Christian Connector
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
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.
Discover Student Loans Scholarship
Sponsor: Discover Financial Services
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
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.
Dr. Joseph L. Henry First Year Scholarship
Sponsor: National Dental Association Foundation
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have an acceptance letter to an accredited dental school. Applicant must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
Eric Delson Memorial Scholarship (CVS)
Sponsor: Hemophilia Federation of America
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students clinically diagnosed with hemophilia or von Wilebrand disease. Applicant must be a high school senior, high school graduate or GED recipient, or current college students.
Fifth Month Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $1,500.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
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.”
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