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Welcome to DailyScholarships! I'm so glad you're here! After years of posting scholarships daily on Reddit, I'm also bringing the best opportunities straight to your inbox every other Sunday. Here's what's due soon in the month of May:
🗓️ Upcoming Deadlines 🗓️
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Amount: Varies
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.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Amount: $500
Description: This scholarship is for students that are 17-24 years old, have a GPA of 2.5 or greater, and is a resident of the United States or Canada. Applicants are required to submit an essay with a 1,000 word limit on why you want to be in college/university.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Amount: $1,500
Description:
The scholarship is open to all high school seniors in the United States who plan to attend a university or community college in 2026
Scholarship applicants must write a short essay (300-500 words) sharing how they demonstrate school spirit
Applications must be submitted through our website. Click the button below to get started!
All essay submissions must be received no later than May 1st, 2026.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Amount: $2,500
Description:
You need to be a resident of the United States.
You must be a graduating high school senior or currently a freshman, sophomore, or junior in college in pursuit of an associates degree, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree. We reserve the right to verify date of high school graduation and/or university enrollment.
Answer our scholarship question in 400 - 500 words (response must be written in English).
Put your answer in a Google doc, with your name and year in college at the top (high school seniors allowed).
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Amount: $1,500
Description: Full-time high school, college or university student
Applicants must be enrolled full-time in any U.S. high school, college or university (transcript or schedule required).
Between the ages of 17 and 21
Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 21 (valid ID or other proof of age required).
Not a RoadRunner Auto Transport employee
Applicants must not be a RoadRunner Auto Transport employee (or related to a RoadRunner Auto Transport employee or partner).
In order to apply for the scholarship, those applying must write an original and unique essay that is at least 1,200 words in length about a topic that relates to auto transport. Some topics can include but are not limited to:
College car shipping
Military car shipping
The types of auto transport
Preparation for car shipping
Deadline: May 5, 2026 @ 10:59 PM
Amount: Varies
Description: The Anne Ford Scholarship is a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500/year over four years) granted to a graduating high school senior who will enroll in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in the fall. Students must have a documented learning disability (LD). Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who also have a learning disability, are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: May 6, 2026
Amount: $1,000
Description: At the law firm of Acker Warren P.C., we believe that investing in youth is among the most impactful actions we can take for the future. To reflect this belief, our firm is excited to offer the Acker Warren Youth Mentor Scholarship! Inspired by Attorney Warren’s involvement in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Texas, our scholarship seeks to provide financial support for students who dedicate their time and effort to youth services, mentorships, and other related activities.
Deadline: May 6, 2026
Amount: $1,500
Description: Our scholarship is worth $1,500 and is offered to those who grew up in foster care and are now pursuing a college degree. Our goal is to empower these individuals to tell their stories and share how growing up in foster care impacted their lives.
Deadline: May 6, 2026
Amount: Varies
Description: The Walker Williams Wilson Memorial Scholarship supports deserving Black male scholars who choose to attend HBCUs both personally and financially as well as the communities they hail from through service.
Deadline: May 10, 2026
Amount: Varies
Description: PMI invests in student success by funding scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study in project management or project management-related fields of study.
Deadline: May 15, 2026
Amount: $1,500
Description: A $1500 scholarship will be given annually to a selected college student that currently cares for an aging loved one, works within the senior community or intends to pursue a career that will have an impact on the elder population.
Deadline: May 15, 2026
Amount: $5,000
Description: The Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship was created to provide a semiannual scholarship that is open to students nationally. The applications will require essays of 500 words. Scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors based on the most compelling stories -- regarding their life story, their intended field of study, career and how they will make an impact on the world.
Deadline: May 15, 2026
Amount: $1,000
Description: Every year, Tacuna Systems proudly offers a scholarship opportunity for women pursuing a career in STEM. This program aims to increase the representation of women in technical fields by financially assisting with their education. The application for this year’s scholarship is now available (see link). All applications and accompanying video links must be received by May 15, 2026.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be:
A female undergraduate or graduate student in the fall of 2026
Pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering or math
Attending a US or Canadian institution
17 years of age or older
Deadline: May 20, 2026
Amount: $1,000
Description: Through The Baker Law Firm Pillars of Justice Scholarship, we provide support for college students who are preparing for careers in criminal justice. Our scholarship provides $1,000 in funding to use toward a person's college education. The award may be used on tuition, room and board, books, or other expenses. Questions or concerns may be sent to [email protected].
To apply for this scholarship, students must meet the following requirements:
The student is pursuing a degree with a major or concentration in criminal jusice.
The student maintains a grade point average of 3.2 or higher
The student is an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university within the U.S.
The student is at least 17 years of age.
The student is a citizen on the United States.
Deadline: May 21, 2026
Amount: Full-Tuition
Description:
Approximately 25% of scholarships are allocated to candidates pursuing careers in education, nonprofits, government, and military service, with a strong commitment to public service.
The scholarship supports full-time undergraduate studies at accredited four-year U.S. colleges or universities for the academic year following high school graduation.
Recipients of the Cameron Impact Scholarship will be required to attend an annual Cameron Impact Scholars Award Ceremony and Summit throughout the 4-year duration of the scholarship.
Deadline: May 30, 2026
Amount: Varies
Description: This $2,500 annual scholarship supports students pursuing degrees in social sciences who plan to work in public service and help people in crisis.
Eligibility Criteria:
Currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year college
Pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in social sciences
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Planning a career in public service
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