May Scholarships
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American Florists’ Exchange Scholarship
The Original Los Angeles Flower Market offers annual scholarships to agriculture students from California. It is offered through American Floral Endowment (AFE) and is worth between $500 and $5,000.
Bechtel Corporation Scholarship
The Bechtel Corporation Scholarship awards $5,000 to underrepresented undergraduates looking to major in the specified engineering degrees at the listed universities.
CalFlowers Scholarship
The CalFlowers Scholarship is an annual program to support undergraduate students from California, studying in an accredited institution within the state or outside, planning a career in floriculture.
Charles W. Riley Firefighter and Ambulance and Rescue Squad Member Scholarship Program
MHEC annually awards scholarships to Maryland residents who are actively engaged firefighters, ambulance, or rescue squad members, and wish to pursue undergraduate degrees in related fields in Maryland.
Children and Youth Scholarships
The American Legion Department of Maine Foundation offers the Children and Youth Scholarships to seven outstanding high school seniors and graduates who demonstrate financial need to further their education.
Dr. Judy G. Willard Scholarship
The scholarship, administered by RFE, is offered to an outstanding student enrolled in animal science with equine emphasis at Morehead State University to acquire a degree in equine science.
Earl Warren Scholarship
The Earl Warren Scholarship is given to rising law students whose dedication to racial justice demonstrates the exceptional potential for training as civil rights and public interest lawyers.
Freshman Engineering Scholarship
ASHRAE presents the Freshman Engineering Scholarship of $5,000 awarded to one full-time undergraduate pre-engineering or engineering student enrolled at an accredited ASHRAE university to complete their studies.
General Scholarship
Every year, The California Restaurant Foundation offers 10 available scholarships valued between $2,000 and $4,000 per recipient in California, United States.
Good Deeds Scholarship
Ashoori Law offers $1,000 to college-bound up to graduate students to further their education in the fields of their choice. The program aims to appreciate acts of kindness among students.
Graybar Construction Trades Scholarship
There are 50 opportunities worth $1,000 in the first year and renewable at $2,000 in the second year.
Indiana Society of Professional Engineers Scholarships
Indiana Society of Professional Engineers offers the ISPE-EF Scholarship of $2,000 to college students in Indiana to complete their engineering studies. Applicants must be based in Indiana.
John and Abigail Adams Scholarship
The scholarship provides a tuition credit for up to eight semesters of undergraduate education at a Massachusetts state college/university, based on students' scores on MCAS tests.
Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant
Kansas State offers the Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant to three high school graduate students in Kansas, pursuing technical certificates or associate of applied science degree programs.
Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship
The Kansas Board of Regents offers the Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship of $1,850 to ethnic minority high school senior students in Kansas to pursue undergraduate degree programs of their choice.
Kansas Osteopathic Medical Service Scholarship
The Kansas Board of Regents offers Kansas Osteopathic Medical Service Scholarship of $25,000 to graduate students pursuing postgraduate studies in osteopathic medicine.
Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship
The Kansas Board of Regents offers the Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship of $5,8300 to deserving students from Kansas to pursue their undergraduate or graduate studies in the teaching field.
MGMA Western Section Scholarship
The MGMA Western Section Scholarship provides one award to an undergraduate or a graduate student to pursue a program relevant to medical practice management in an accredited college or university.
Montana Life Members Scholarship
The Montana Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. offers Montana Life Members Scholarship of $1,000 to one student pursuing a degree and career in horticulture-related fields at an accredited institution.
Ohio North University Merit Scholarship
Ohio North University Merit Scholarship awards from $5,000 to $28000 to exceptional students in law school to complete their undergraduate degrees.
Paradigm Challenge
The Paradigm Challenge allows students to select one of the existing, real-world problems from the website and send in creative ideas, solutions or projects to be considered for the challenge.
PMI Academic Scholarships
The Project Management Institute (PMI) offers its annual Academic Scholarships, ranging from $2,000 to $7,500, to support students at all levels of study pursuing project management or related degrees.
Price It Here, Inc. Scholarship Program
The Price It Here Scholarship Program is awarded twice every year to two students pursuing, or due to be enrolled in, business-related courses at accredited U.S. colleges or universities.
Prospective 7-12 Secondary Teacher Course Work Scholarships
The Prospective 7-12 Secondary Teacher Course Work Scholarship of $10,000 is offered to undergraduate students in a four or five-year program planning to become secondary school mathematics teachers.
Race for Education Scholarships
The Race for Education Scholarship and KEEP Foundation offers up to $5,000 to 11 undergraduate and graduate students in Kentucky pursuing a course in equine, animal science, or agriculture.
About May Scholarships
May is a great month to apply for scholarships. Each year, many organizations provide scholarships to students of any age who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. For example, the May 1st deadline for The Coca-Cola Scholars Program allows high school seniors in the United States with academic potential, leadership skills, and community involvement to receive up to $20,000 in college scholarships. Other organizations offering May scholarships include the Gates Millennium Scholars Program, Fastweb Scholarship Database and The National Black Nurses Association. For students looking to cover their tuition costs or financial needs, applying for a scholarship in May can be an advantageous way to get funding for post-secondary education.
Cost of College in May
The cost of college can vary greatly depending on each school. According to the College Board, the average cost of tuition and fees for a four-year public college was $10,440 in 2018–19 while private not-for-profit colleges charged an average of $36,880 per year. The most affordable schools are St Petersburg College in Florida with an annual tuition of $1,744; Montana State University-Northern with an annual tuition of $3,445, and Arkansas' South Arkansas Community College with a cost of $3,588.
These three schools offer some of the lowest tuition rates in the country. In addition to tuition and fees associated with attending college, students must also consider living expenses such as room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. While the cost of college may seem daunting at first glance, there are various ways to make it more affordable such as scholarships, grants, work-study programs, and loans. By doing research and exploring all of your options when it comes to financing college expenses you can minimize the amount of debt you take on while still allowing yourself to pursue a higher education.
Tips for Winning Scholarships in May
1. Start Early: Applying for scholarships is a lot of work, so it's important to start early in the process. Begin researching scholarship opportunities as soon as possible in order to maximize your chances of success.
2. Get Organized: Create a filing system or folder on your computer where you can keep track of all relevant scholarship information. This will help you stay organized and ensure that all your necessary documents are ready when it is time to apply.
3. Don't Give Up: Applying for scholarships can be a long and tedious process, but don't give up! Keep in mind that there are many scholarship opportunities out there and with some hard work and dedication you can find the perfect one for you. Good luck!
Frequently asked questions
When should I start applying for scholarships?
Depending on when you require the scholarship, you should start searching at least one to two years in advance. This will give you ample time to find the right scholarships, practice the essays and prepare for the requirements. Please note, however, some scholarships will have opening dates and will allow submission within a limited time frame.
How to apply for scholarships?
Study the requirements for scholarships carefully. Each of these scholarships may have different requirements that you need time to prepare for. The process of application is also given in the details. Ensure that you are submitting all things needed otherwise you may not be qualified.